Thinking out loud about the new desk design

 work office post #1

Over the last little while, I've had my work office every which way possible. The only configuration I didn't try were the work tables upside down. :)

My rule when implementing anything new is to ensure it's productive first, so I live with alot of strange setups until I deem it so.

The dilemma?  I've been attempting to figure out how to build the desk against the window. Should I use wood palettes for the top? Or two vintage doors?  I'd have to have a glass top for either of these options... still debating.

And then I tried out a real sign. As kinda cool as it was, the busy made my head spin. And let's not even talk about how it talked to the existing carpet. Just couldn't deal with THAT much wrong doing for the long term.

I'm glad I tried it out for a day. When I first put it in, I was ready to dial for a custom glass topper order. By the end of the day, I couldn't concentrate on my work with all the colours and paperwork nattering at each other. FAIL.

So I wandered out back to the backyard boneyard. All these cedar planks stayed right where I threw them awhile back. Remember the great dumpster day next door? Well, I simply chucked these guys over the fence. Shipping rates were pretty reasonable that day. :)

Ya know, I may be onto something. I think I'll clean them up in case this flies. Wait.. it's freezing out. I mean, for real. Everything's frozen and they'd be wrapped up in a coat of ice if I attempted now. Delays once again!

So, lemme think here. If I did use them, how will I mount them?

And should I leave them wood tone...

... or coat them out in a half hazard style of white? Thinking...

Honestly? I think I'm going to be doing an upcoming tutorial on building two 6' farm tables from scratch. It can't be THAT hard, can it? 2x4's for the framework are pretty cheap. And a big chunka something for the legs. I think it's do-able...

Did you hear that? I may BUILD it. From scratch! From NEW materials. Made to look old. I rather like that idea. I haven't tried it yet... and we need a good sturdy farm table tutorial on FJI don't we?

I'll let you know when I know. :)

 In other news, my son finally okayed an idea I have for his room. Major breakthrough past his initial "I just want black walls!" mode. YES. This working on 4 rooms at one time (better than the initial 6!) is making me a little crazy...

My point?

Sometimes deciding WHAT you want is just as much work as MAKING what you want. But investigating options and trying things helter skelter as a trial for productivity is very important. Trust me, I'm the most impatient decorator on earth. But I can't afford to make costly mistakes. Only cheap easy to move myself ones. :)

Are you hashing out a decor decision that you can't seem to solve?

How do you work through it?
Who listens to you while you work through it all?