Cozy and Sophisticated Office E-Design

When designing an office you don't have to stick with traditional office pieces. This client wanted to keep her traditional desk, and bookcase, but mix in other patterns and prints to keep it casual, yet sophisticated and fun! She mentioned her love for chevron prints and fluffy rugs so that was my jumping off point! 

You can see the space has nice tall ceilings and plenty of natural light. It was basically a blank canvas with great bones for me to design. Both chairs were replaced with comfortable seating. 

 Last week Benjamin Moore's Taos Taupe went up on the walls and it is already warmer. 

My client, being the rockstar she is, has everything ordered and on the way so I'm sure I'll be sharing a completed office with you in no time! 

Does this look like a space you would want to work in? 

*Out of respect for paying clients I don't share sources.* 

Finally, The Office Reveal

After months of our office being nearly complete I finally got around to shooting it and editing the photos for you to see. And to get an idea of what a transformation this was, just look below at the before shot which was taken right after we moved in. You'll see the space was definitely lacking personality. 

Don't you love our travel pictures in the frames? Ok, so they're not ours. I did say nearly complete. Getting photos printed is on my list of things to complete the space. 

And...

Bland and boring pretty much sums up this picture!! So grateful my husband finally agreed to change! 

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It's Office Time

I have the green light to do something with my husband's dispicable office! I knew he'd get tired of the clutter and lack of personality in the space eventually! When he was out of town about a month ago I did purchase a new gold floor lamp and made a gallery style wall of mirrors which added to the blank space.

Over the holiday break I put together a design board for him and he's game for the changes. Here's what's happening:

I'm going to sample these 3 paints:

Benjamin Moore Silhouette

Sherwin Williams Web Gray

Sherwin Williams Peppercorn

We are going for dark and dramatic in this space!

Which color do you prefer? Have you used any of these before? I would love to hear if you have!

We ordered the furniture over the weekend and hope to have paint on the walls this week!

Finally, My Own Office

I am beyond thrilled that I finally have my own office. No more sharing the space as a guest bedroom like it was before. Last week I took it upon myself to disassemble the bed and move it on out. That made plenty of space for the whoopsie kitchen table that is now a perfect desk. 

Our elliptical also moved into my office and out of the other guest bedroom, but it's not nearly the eye sore you would imagine. It kind of blends in with the dark drapes and I actually use it more now since I can watch TV. 

After transforming my black frames with gold paint along with a few other accessories, I'm loving my personal space! (I think I need a few more frames for the back wall too.)

Coffee is a must! My print is from Made By Girl.

I love my chair prints that Danielle Oakey graciously made and shared. 

Love print is also from Made by Girl!

I still haven't quite figured out this wall with the TV. The desk will be refinished for "A's" big girl room so I need to replace it with a new piece. The chair will also go back downstairs after we cut the kitchen table down. 

For now, it's cozy and a space to escape to for some piece and quiet. 

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A Gold Touch

If you are old, dull, or boring and you live at my house, then watch out because you will probably get spray painted. Gold to be exact. Lately, everything has gone Liberace around here. I just love how a piece or 2 of gold adds enough pizazz and transforms the feel of a space. Here are some pieces that have been given new life from my spray happy finger. 

My office got most of the gold touches as you can probably tell. That gives you a little sneak peek, but you will have to come back tomorrow for the full office reveal. The space is so cozy now that my husband thinks he should office in there now! Um, wrong!! Wishful thinking though on his part! Glad he likes it!

Office Envy

Yesterday I told you that my new kitchen table attempt was a failure, but I got a new office desk in the process. Here she is in all her beauty.

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Ok, well maybe that's not my office, but it is the same IKEA table I purchased. Wishful thinking I know! Too bad it's not my office with the lovely green ottoman, brass lamps, antique dresser freshly painted white and gold branch wall art goodness!

All I'm saying, is that my table has great potential! First things first, I need to move the table up to my office. That would be a great start. Meanwhile, I'm going to crush on more office pics that I'm envious of.

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You can find these and other inspiring offices by following me on Pinterest.

Mom's Office Reveal

Last week you saw the dining room I designed for my parent's new home. Today I'm sharing mom's yellow and gray office with you. Here's our plan we collaborated on. And here is the not so final product. (We are always tweaking)

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