Ian made me this lovely bookcase as I have loads of books needing a home. The thing is it is not only a bookcase.
We only have one bedroom here and we needed to have somewhere for our visitors to sleep. Somewhere with a bit of privacy. Where could we put them? The stable? No, only joking, really. Anyway Ian came up with a wonderful plan. Hence the bookcase.
The bookcase is at the front but behind is a secret hiding place. My hubby is not a carpenter and came across a few problems during the construction but it turned out just as we wanted it.
In the back of the bookcase we have stored the double bed frame and mattress. Its a perfect storage place for it when it’s not in use.
When we get company the bookcase opens out and becomes a room divider. The back then become a wardrobe for the guests clothes.How ingenious is that?
It halves the size of our living room when we do have guests but we spend a lot of time outside in the courtyard anyway, so it is not too much of an inconvenience.
I know that I am very pleased with it, all it needs now is for it to be stained or varnished.
