The Before & After

We converted our back bathroom (which we have never really used as a bathroom) into a utility, storage, mudroom, office area. This is after the old tile was torn up:




I know, I know. It's a small room. You're probably wondering how this room is going to accommodate utility, storage, mudroom, and office functions. Well, welcome to living in a small 1920's home. You sort of have to become an expert at making things fit and work in small spaces. And with a new baby coming to our home, the office/craft/storage/guest bedroom is taking on a new identity: nursery.

This is the shelving in progress as Andy was building it:

And here is the end result:

I love it! It serves the functions of mudroom, coat closet, tool shelf, office space, file storage, pantry, and much more. I am so pleased with how it turned out - Andy never ceases to amaze me with his abilities. I'm a lucky girl. Please forgive these photos - the room is small and it was hard to get a good angle:
The only things we need to still finish is the desk area which will be a little lower and won't be on boards - it will be secured/braced and appear to be suspending. Also, we need to do baseboards and drill a hole in the right hand cabinet for cords to run into the power strip that is hidden away in the cabinet. I say "we" but we all know this is Andy's game! Now that I have a functional place to store so much, the nursery can be completed. It's getting close and I'm so excited to share updates soon!