New Workbench!

Since we moved from Portland too many years ago, I've been using a folding table up on bed risers as a sewing/art table. It wasn't the worst thing to work on, but wasn't very attractive or stable. So, this weekend I made a new one!

Cupboard shown upside down

A couple weeks ago I bought a kitchen cupboard for $20 at Donation Warehouse, which is kind of a Goodwill for bigger stuff. I also used the cupboard we took down during our kitchen remodel. First, I had to build it up a bit; upper and lower cupboards are typically different heights.

Old closet door being a closet door

Then, I grabbed one of the closet doors that we took down when we moved in, and slapped it on top.

A few well-placed wood screws, and I'm in business!

You can see the cupboard I bought has a pull-out bottom shelf - perfect for my serger! Now it's tucked away and protected from dust, but easily accessible.

What have we here?

Old closet door being a worktable

 Under one side of the table I have lots of storage... And under the other side, plenty of legroom so I can sit up to the table when I'm drawing or painting or something like that.

You've probably noticed that I painted the room an invigorating lime green. I love it! It fairly GLOWS in here sometimes. This is NOT a room to chill in. It's a room in which to be creative! and productive! and inspired!