From Bassinet To Girl's Desk

During a recent bedroom make-over, my 6 year old daughter requested that I put a desk in her room. It had to be small to fit in the intended space in the room, so this need initiated a very long search. After a deal to purchase a desk/chair set, from Craigslist fell through, I decided to make one myself. I had no idea how to make it happen being that my woodwork skills are subpar.

Miraculously, one morning as I entered the garage, I noticed the Eddie Bauer bassinet my children used as babies, and the idea struck me, "Why not use the bassinet to make a desk". 

 I forgot to take a before picture (I was too eager..lol) This is a replica of the bassinet.

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I took it apart, and removed the hardware.

After doing this, I noticed that both of the arched tops were flat towards the center. As a result, I determined the arched sections would be the legs. (If you look closely to the left, you will see the flat section, right next to the 3 holes) 

I had them modified to fit the space, and further gave them nice coats of white paint. 

Now here it is in my daughter's room.

I attached it to the wall, to ensure added security.

I also made two desk bags, mimicking the contours of its legs. These provide storage for her books clipboard, calculators etc. (A tutorial on the bags will be created soon)  :-)

I hope you were inspired :-). Thanks for stopping by, and have a great weekend!