Comments on: More work in the office. http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:15:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jessica http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-28232 Jessica Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:43:55 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-28232 What a lovely look created with a simple cabinet. I am inspired by it! This may be a more affordable way to put a sideboard in my living room. Thanks for the post! What a lovely look created with a simple cabinet. I am inspired by it! This may be a more affordable way to put a sideboard in my living room. Thanks for the post!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25805 Jennifer Fri, 29 May 2009 20:52:47 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25805 Love how the cabinet balances out the desk on the other side of the room, and also makes a nice spot to put a cup of coffee while sitting in the lovely Eames chair. Nice! Love how the cabinet balances out the desk on the other side of the room, and also makes a nice spot to put a cup of coffee while sitting in the lovely Eames chair. Nice!

]]> By: lauren alane http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25709 lauren alane Thu, 28 May 2009 21:16:33 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25709 hey anna, just saw your reply and the flickr photo! thanks so much. because of you, i felt convinced that my husband and i could tackle an old home here in orlando built in 1925. we are going to redo everything and i am using your blog for reference! we're closing tomorrow on it so i am ready to get working! hey anna, just saw your reply and the flickr photo! thanks so much. because of you, i felt convinced that my husband and i could tackle an old home here in orlando built in 1925. we are going to redo everything and i am using your blog for reference! we’re closing tomorrow on it so i am ready to get working!

]]> By: Down Pillow http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25657 Down Pillow Thu, 28 May 2009 04:31:39 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25657 Ya gotta love IKEA :) I just wish it were a little easier to shop - I spent about 2 hours in there last week trying to find what I needed. Ya gotta love IKEA :) I just wish it were a little easier to shop – I spent about 2 hours in there last week trying to find what I needed.

]]> By: Franziska http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25634 Franziska Wed, 27 May 2009 19:47:19 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25634 it really looks nice not filled with too much stuff. How do you manage keeping your space so clean (by meaning not crowded)? it really looks nice not filled with too much stuff. How do you manage keeping your space so clean (by meaning not crowded)?

]]> By: eva http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25633 eva Wed, 27 May 2009 19:20:22 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25633 love the storage! love the storage!

]]> By: Jill http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25608 Jill Wed, 27 May 2009 13:25:13 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25608 I have this same light above our dining table... love it! I have this same light above our dining table… love it!

]]> By: Elisabet http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25595 Elisabet Wed, 27 May 2009 08:20:28 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25595 Looks like summer, the light is fantastic! I wish I could put in new floor in our office, but I guess I will have to be content with new floor in the baby's room for now. In fact my husband is very kind to me to even do that for me when I ask, I can't help him being 36 weeks pregnant so he has to do it all by himself. Looks like summer, the light is fantastic! I wish I could put in new floor in our office, but I guess I will have to be content with new floor in the baby’s room for now. In fact my husband is very kind to me to even do that for me when I ask, I can’t help him being 36 weeks pregnant so he has to do it all by himself.

]]> By: Barb F (Australia) http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25579 Barb F (Australia) Wed, 27 May 2009 03:03:26 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25579 Love the look of the pendant against the wallpaper and alongside all the white. Did you ever find a place for your David Trubridge pendant? Love the look of the pendant against the wallpaper and alongside all the white. Did you ever find a place for your David Trubridge pendant?

]]> By: PhillyLass http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25576 PhillyLass Wed, 27 May 2009 01:55:59 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25576 Anna-- love the updates. Would you mind posting some overview pics of the office so we can see how the whole look has come together? You're really inspiring me to clear out the tons of clutter in my office area. I wish it looked as airy and inviting as yours. Anna– love the updates. Would you mind posting some overview pics of the office so we can see how the whole look has come together? You’re really inspiring me to clear out the tons of clutter in my office area. I wish it looked as airy and inviting as yours.

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25556 Anna at D16 Tue, 26 May 2009 21:26:44 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25556 <b>Melissa:</b> It would definitely work on the floor as a TV stand! It's the perfect depth for a flat screen, and I'm positive it can handle the weight of a TV if it's on the floor. The maximum depth for components inside is 12". Any deeper and the doors will be obstructed. I just checked my DVR and it's only 10.5", but you should measure your stuff before buying just to be on the safe side. The only thing you'd have to do is drill a hole or two in the back for wires/cables, but that's no biggie. :) Melissa: It would definitely work on the floor as a TV stand! It’s the perfect depth for a flat screen, and I’m positive it can handle the weight of a TV if it’s on the floor. The maximum depth for components inside is 12″. Any deeper and the doors will be obstructed. I just checked my DVR and it’s only 10.5″, but you should measure your stuff before buying just to be on the safe side. The only thing you’d have to do is drill a hole or two in the back for wires/cables, but that’s no biggie. :)

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25555 Anna at D16 Tue, 26 May 2009 21:18:40 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25555 <b>lauren alane:</b> Most the medallions in my house are original (and made of plaster), but this one is made of solid, high-density foam, which looks MUCH better than the ones made of extruded polypropylene. The hole was already cut to exactly accommodate a standard electrical ceiling box -- the canopy on the shade covers the free edge. Here's a photo taken prior to hanging the fixture so you can see what I mean: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doorsixteen/3568211766/" title="medallion installation by doorsixteen, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3568211766_f9902c070e_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="medallion installation" /></a> Does that help? I did have to cut the one in our bathroom (can't remember why -- I think we may have had a non-standard box in there for some reason), and I think I just did it with a drywall knife. It doesn't have to be gorgeous, just make sure the canopy will cover the cut. They're really easy to install -- construction adhesive on the back, plus 3-4 screws to hold it in place while the adhesive dries. Then take the screws out, patch, sand, caulk along the outside edge, and paint. Let me know if you have any questions! :) lauren alane: Most the medallions in my house are original (and made of plaster), but this one is made of solid, high-density foam, which looks MUCH better than the ones made of extruded polypropylene. The hole was already cut to exactly accommodate a standard electrical ceiling box — the canopy on the shade covers the free edge. Here’s a photo taken prior to hanging the fixture so you can see what I mean:
medallion installation

Does that help? I did have to cut the one in our bathroom (can’t remember why — I think we may have had a non-standard box in there for some reason), and I think I just did it with a drywall knife. It doesn’t have to be gorgeous, just make sure the canopy will cover the cut.

They’re really easy to install — construction adhesive on the back, plus 3-4 screws to hold it in place while the adhesive dries. Then take the screws out, patch, sand, caulk along the outside edge, and paint. Let me know if you have any questions! :)

]]> By: Melissa http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25553 Melissa Tue, 26 May 2009 20:56:50 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25553 Do you (or anyone else reading) think the ASPVIK cabinet could be used on the ground as a tv stand? I can only dream about mounting it, as I live in a rental apartment and am not too handy...with my luck it'd fall straight to the ground, tearing the drywall with it and leaving a big gaping hole... Do you (or anyone else reading) think the ASPVIK cabinet could be used on the ground as a tv stand?

I can only dream about mounting it, as I live in a rental apartment and am not too handy…with my luck it’d fall straight to the ground, tearing the drywall with it and leaving a big gaping hole…

]]> By: theresa http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25547 theresa Tue, 26 May 2009 20:33:15 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25547 Love the leran lampshade, I've been trying to figure out where to use one in my house! Love the leran lampshade, I’ve been trying to figure out where to use one in my house!

]]> By: lauren alane http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25533 lauren alane Tue, 26 May 2009 16:48:08 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25533 Looks so great Anna. Do you cut and install the ceiling medallions yourself too? I'm in the market for some and was wondering how hard it really is to cut the hole yourself and install them, or find fixtures that fit the pre-existing holes. Looks so great Anna. Do you cut and install the ceiling medallions yourself too? I’m in the market for some and was wondering how hard it really is to cut the hole yourself and install them, or find fixtures that fit the pre-existing holes.

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25524 Anna at D16 Tue, 26 May 2009 15:55:40 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25524 <b>danielle and Pam:</b> It's not any different from mounting any other type of cabinet (kitchen, bath, etc.) or shelving on the wall. I'm not going to advise you on the best method because it really does depend on the type of walls you have (mine are plaster and lath). You need to research the correct way to hang heavy pieces on YOUR walls, and take into account the maximum weight load of whatever type of fastener you use (and whether or not it's necessary to reinforce the walls or mount a cleat underneath and so forth). I have experience with hanging very heavy things on walls, so no, I'm not worried at all about it crashing down. If you're at all concerned about whether you know what you're doing, you can always hire a handyman to do the job for you! danielle and Pam: It’s not any different from mounting any other type of cabinet (kitchen, bath, etc.) or shelving on the wall. I’m not going to advise you on the best method because it really does depend on the type of walls you have (mine are plaster and lath). You need to research the correct way to hang heavy pieces on YOUR walls, and take into account the maximum weight load of whatever type of fastener you use (and whether or not it’s necessary to reinforce the walls or mount a cleat underneath and so forth). I have experience with hanging very heavy things on walls, so no, I’m not worried at all about it crashing down.

If you’re at all concerned about whether you know what you’re doing, you can always hire a handyman to do the job for you!

]]> By: Pam http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25522 Pam Tue, 26 May 2009 15:40:18 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25522 Hi Anna, Good job on the office, it looks like such a great place to hang out and get things done all at the same time. I have the same question as Danielle, only I'm worried about the cabinet ripping the wall down. Isn't it super heavy? Did you manage to hit all the studs to mount it? Is there a maximum load limit... ~Pam Hi Anna,
Good job on the office, it looks like such a great place to hang out and get things done all at the same time.
I have the same question as Danielle, only I’m worried about the cabinet ripping the wall down. Isn’t it super heavy? Did you manage to hit all the studs to mount it? Is there a maximum load limit…
~Pam

]]> By: danielle http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25515 danielle Tue, 26 May 2009 12:41:20 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25515 Hi Anna. I've been reading and a fan for a while. Question for you: How hard was it to mount that cabinet on the wall? I want to do something similar to my study, but I'm not very furniture-assembly-handy. Thanks. Hi Anna. I’ve been reading and a fan for a while.
Question for you: How hard was it to mount that cabinet on the wall? I want to do something similar to my study, but I’m not very furniture-assembly-handy.

Thanks.

]]> By: Fila 11 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25511 Fila 11 Tue, 26 May 2009 11:45:39 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25511 Love the two pieces! I love introducing rattan in contemporary spaces! In fact I am planning to update the cushion on my grandma's rattan chair and use it in the living room In my city we have an entire street with tiny shops devoted to rattan and it is always nice buying these pieces there... http://www.vigoenfotos.com/u_cesteiros_1.html# By the way... where has the yellow vase gone? Can't wait to see the next updates! Love the two pieces!

I love introducing rattan in contemporary spaces! In fact I am planning to update the cushion on my grandma’s rattan chair and use it in the living room

In my city we have an entire street with tiny shops devoted to rattan and it is always nice buying these pieces there… http://www.vigoenfotos.com/u_cesteiros_1.html#

By the way… where has the yellow vase gone?

Can’t wait to see the next updates!

]]> By: Adam http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25507 Adam Tue, 26 May 2009 11:03:22 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/05/25/more-work-in-the-office/#comment-25507 That light is very lovely contrasted with the wallpaper! That light is very lovely contrasted with the wallpaper!

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