Growing up, I was obsessed with the Brambly Hedge book series by Jill Barklem. I loved the elaborate and tiny illustrations of the mice homes. My favorite story was The Secret Staircase, a story about two mice children finding the abandoned royal hall of the hedge they inhabited. The children find the key to a secret door that leads them on an adventure. It's not an uncommon theme for children's books, but this was before I was capable of reading about Narnia and long before Harry Potter was created.
As an adult, my love for the secret spaces had translated into a love of hidden away work spaces and convertible furniture. I love the idea of being able to hide the television or computer when they are not in use. Also, I know that my desk always tend to be organized chaos and I like being able to hide my piles of paper away when they are not in use. Recently, I've seen a lot of people converting old wardrobes, dressers and entertainment units into work spaces and I love this idea!
I love the cheerful bright pattern inside this one!
An idea for a pattern on the outside!
To be honest, I don't like color or pattern here, but the idea is clever.
Or a giant, unused(?) closet can be transformed into an oasis.
images from their respective owners
