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Not too unusual, just oddly shaped. That last one would get knocked over in a minute by my 3 year old. Heck, I'd probably join him in playing Book Catapult.

@Rainarana: We had the same issue, then decided it wasn't working having only a desktop. We use a CPU and wi-fi, which we hide under the bed, and use our laptops to work off the wi-fi. That way we can use any flat surface (dining room table, coffee table, our laps, etc) for work and tuck it away after we're done. Office supplies are also hidden but easily accessible. Our only challenge for the moment is hiding our printer/copier/scanner combo, it's a little on the bulky side.

The matte medium sounds like a great low-cost idea. Has anyone ever tried adding a small amount of acrylic paint to 'tint' a window? Since it would be a small amount I imagine it would come off, but there's always the possibility of staining the window, so to speak.

I second the disappointed comments...IMHO there's little to inspire in this space (certainly no offense meant to the dwellers) and isn't that why we read AT in the first place?

I almost had my hands on a 12' old wood ladder on Craigslist but someone beat me to it. I had plans to hang fabric between every other rung for toys and books, then lean it against the wall.

This concept has been practiced in Montessori classrooms for years, but it isn't for every kid. When we move next week my 3.5 year old will have his own cupboard, but he's very independent and practical. Though I'll have to decide an alternative snack solution than the picture above.

Contact paper or mod podge would be simpler and reversable. That's my vote!

I agree, the idea is nice but it seems like anyway you do it, it ends up looking like something that belongs in the crazy cat lady's house.

I could not wash my hands with this. Just the thought that it's meant to look like bacteria growing on a petri dish....gives me the willies!

I use baking soda and vinegar, let it soak for a few minutes, add salt and swirl.