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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Is it wrong that I want this? Vintage yellow bunk bed

Photo Credit: Remodelista

Photo Credit: Remodelista

(It could really solve some of my small-space living dilemmas.)
Remodelista posted this just plain amazing yellow bed/desk/cubby number on Friday and I only saw it now. It is simply so many layers of wonderfulness (not a word, I know, but I am overcome). It took me straight back—yes, this is one of those completely self-indulgent and pointless posts we bloggers are noted for—to the waiting area of the Sears Portrait Studio in Oklahoma City where I used to have my annual portraits made as a child. This waiting area contained a similarly shaped cartoon-viewing cubby, which seemed like maybe the most awesome thing in the world at that time. I can't explain why watching old Merrie Melodies cartoons in that photo booth-shaped nook was so much more fun than watching them on TV at home, but it was. Anyway, on a practical note, isn't this sucker well-designed? Bed on top, ladder integrated into the desk, full-on work station inside with a chalkboard wall on the outside, and I think there's even a little closet in the back. This one's vintage, but Remodelista suggests that you could have a carpenter custom make one if you are as in love with it as I am. Did I already mention my admiration for Remodelista. Oh yes. I did.

Anyone else have a vivid childhood furniture memory (or something similar)?

Related links on Shine:
Another kids' bed, this one monogrammed
A grown-up bed with rattan detailing
Beautiful sheets for the bed you already have
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Comments 1-8 of 8
  • Mom of Two's Avatar
    Posted by Mom of Two Wed May 14, 2008 7:01pm PDT

    When our daughters were younger, my husband made them a gigantic book/toy shelf with a pegboard back, with hooks, perfect for hanging their favorite dress-up outfits, hats, etc. It even worked as a mini room divider when placed at a right angle to the wall. Fun times!

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  • Mom of Two's Avatar
    Posted by Mom of Two Wed May 14, 2008 7:02pm PDT

    When our daughters were younger, my husband made them a gigantic book/toy shelf with a pegboard back, with hooks, perfect for hanging their favorite dress-up outfits, hats, etc. It even worked as a mini room divider when placed at a right angle to the wall. Fond memories!

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  • Jess's Avatar
    Posted by Jess Thu May 15, 2008 12:21pm PDT

    That is amazing! I want one!!! (but maybe in blue;))

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  • Bbee's Avatar
    Posted by Bbee Thu May 15, 2008 11:20pm PDT

    YES, I would like to order two. One for my little boy and one for me for when I want to feel 12 all over again.

    I would ask that you make mine in the "paint spray" color style.

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  • lnphillippe's Avatar
    Posted by lnphillippe Sat May 17, 2008 8:06am PDT

    Thanks for the memories, I had one just like that.

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  • Cathy's Avatar
    Posted by Cathy Sun May 18, 2008 5:45pm PDT

    I remember that photo booth with the cartoon cubby, OMG! My dad was Mr. Carpenter when my sister an I were young. He made us both platform beds and a toybox and a desk/bookshelf thing that later turned into a microwave stand, (when they first came out). What great memories, love this bed.

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  • christinajade's Avatar
    Posted by christinajade Tue May 20, 2008 1:40am PDT

    i've been searching for the perfect loft bed for my little girl...i think i just found it!! :) so much better than those metal things (yuk) or the wooden ones with a million drawers...this one is perfect!

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  • WCSEG's Avatar
    Posted by WCSEG Wed May 21, 2008 11:21pm PDT

    does that come in other colors? not sure if i like it though.

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