hide-a-computer

we moved into our house in 1999. i have always wanted to get a piece to fit into the spot next to our fireplace so that we could better use the space. but custom-built furniture is not cheap and when we moved in, we had to spend money on landscaping, window coverings, etc. last year, we put hardwood flooring in. but this year - it was finally time to get the built-in!!
we found this great guy that builds things in his home workshop. he was the middle of 3 estimates i got. the guy that was cheaper was such a flake, i didn't trust him to do quality work.
i am so glad i went with this guy. he did a beautiful job and i love how the piece matches our dinning set. it is solid wood, walnut, with a maple interior. and when you open it up - voila! a computer desk emerges! :)

we are both really happy with the piece and it is a great place to tuck everything (aka junk) into. plus, Thomas is so facsinated with the computer, it is nice to be able to put it out of sight, so he is not constantly asking for the computer.
of course, he knows it's there, but at least when he doesn't see it, it is easier to distract him with other activities.
if you look closer, he made sure that the wood grain all goes the same way on all the doors in the front. i thought that was a nice touch. plus since we didn't get a true built-in, we get to take it with us, if we ever decide to move.


if anyone needs a built-in custom made, this is the guy to call:
Meadowlark Woodworks
Russell Monroe
(925) 689-4966