study space redesign or reinvent?

5 years ago

This area is at the bottom of the steps in our basement. I like having a desk here, however, the cabinets are pretty useless. 16 mini draws, 8 file cabinets, a lazy Suzan and 4 upper cabinets are all empty.
The granite is old and cracked. Should I rip it all out and reconfigure the desk with seating by the window? I thought of taking down the upper cabinets, reconfiguring the desk to have the chair closer to the corner where the monitor is, but not sure what else to do. The carpet is new but I need to consider the floor if I pulled out the useless,
Empty lowers. Any suggestions, drawings, or thoughts are appreciated

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dani_m08
5 years ago
Q - how do you plan on using the space? You said that you like having the desk there - how is it currently used? In order for people to offer advice, they really need some type of direction from you regarding how you need/want the space to function. Also, please post other photos of the adjoining areas so there is some context re: that particular area as it relates to the rest of your space.
Jessica Borrego
5 years ago
I would remove the upper cabinets and add open shelves. The desk also seems too big. Maybe keep the portion under the windows.
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remodeling1840
5 years ago
When you carefully remove them, unlike the destructive remodelers on HGTV, donate them to Habitat for Humanity or another local charity. The people who bought our house remodeled the kitchen and gave the cabinets to a neighbor who promptly installed them in his garage. With the addition of a counter, he had a great workbench with lots of storage so he could keep his garage organized.
Jessica Borrego
5 years ago
I just remodeled my kitchen and installed the old cabinets in my garage. They don’t take up a lot of space and provide lots of great storage.
Gaby H
Original Author
5 years ago
Dmac1108, here is a view of the area in relation to the rest of the basement. I’m not sure what to do with the current configuration and at this time, my son uses the space for gaming. As much as open shelves may seem like a good fix, we have an entire wall of built-in shelves around the TV already. I’m open for suggestions
tangerinedoor
5 years ago
I would re-imagine that space. Do you have a home office somewhere else in your home? Now that we're hooked on Zoom meetings, a set up like that might be helpful.

If it were me, I wouldn't need so much desk. And definitely the monitor would have to be near the office chair. I'd put my desk facing the big windows so I could look out, and the monitor maybe a bit on the diagonal so it wouldn't obstruct the view.

Then, I'd remove all the rest of the cabinets and drawers and use them for garage storage or donate to Habitat or other charity. They still look very nice.

If you remove those wall cabinets, you'll have more light in the TV area. That would be a very good thing.

I'd put a nice picture on the wall where those cabinet are.

If you want to re-do the desk, I would make it more modern and sleek. It's quite heavy-looking for a space near a bright modern window like the one you have.