Hi Everyone!!
Happy Tuesday loves! So this past weekend I tackled a super impromptu revamp project: our office space. The ultimate goal for this revamp was high function and style for super low cost. I had a super limited budget so the Target dollar section, thrift stores, Ikea, spray paint, and shopping the house were key to making this little project a success. I love the results.
You may remember this space looking like this last time I gave you a peek at it.
I recently transitioned from working full time to being home full time so our previous office space just wasn’t working for me anymore. What was once a place to quickly sit and check emails or pay bills now needed to function as a command center of sorts, so I decided a makeover was definitely in order! Nowadays after dropping the kids off at school, I spend most of the morning at the desk so I really needed a space that was just a tad more inspiring.
As much as I really really really wanted either a parson’s or vintage desk, it just wasn’t happening. The lines of it were already very clean and modern, so I decided Id reuse our current desk and give it a new life by painting it with some glossy white paint. Oil based, of course. The brass lamp also stayed.
I opted to turn the desk around so that it sits in front of the window and added two lack shelves from Ikea to bring in much needed storage space. They fit perfectly in the corner and house my camera, lenses and accessories on one, and other office essentials on the other. I may end up adding a third shelf later down the line. I shopped the house a bit and brought over a few things from other locations including the stool I was using as a plant stand for a while. I like it here for extra seating.
I created a mouse pad and inspiration board using remnant foam board, modge podge and fabric. It was super easy and I made them really late at night so I didn’t snap any pics of how I did it. I know, I know, bad blogger. Basically you just want to wrap whatever material you use (in my case it was foam board) like a gift using the modge podge to adhere it.
Some folks like trays, but I’m a bowl kinda girl. A collection of thrift store finds, target dollar section pieces, and one I already owned keep things like rubber bands, tape, usb’s and gold paper clips, yes GOLD paper clips, neatly at arms reach.
There are still just a few more details I need to wrap up but all in all I’m really happy with my new blogging headquarters.
Better pictures and some styling to come when I get my hands on a tripod. Naomi bought me one for our anniversary so Im anxiously awaiting its arrival. Until next time guys…..
XoX-Shavonda
Darnetha {ChippaSunshine} says
Looks great! I love the black and white fabric and how you used them on the bulletin board and mouse pad!
Darnetha {ChippaSunshine} says
Looks great! I love the black and white fabric and how you used them on the bulletin board and mouse pad!
Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design says
What a lovely office space you have created. I found you through Hometalk and I am your newest follower on GF?
Thanks, Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design
Eliesa Prettelt says
Love this room! The dark blue walls, the pops of white and that fiddle leaf is beautiful added color! Great work space!
Brandi@ Flights of Whimsy says
Awesome space! Yes you need a place to get things done and feel productive and inspired. Never would guess you did this on a budget. Great job!
Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says
Oh I love how happy and fresh this space is!! I agree with Julia, I love how you used that fabric! Such an inspiring place to sit and blog from! 🙂
Julia Konya says
Amazing! I love how you used the dotted Ikea fabric it’s one of my favorites. Hope they’ll sell it again when I go next time 🙂
Erin and Laura House Envy says
It looks incredible!
Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says
I love what you did here! I have always loved the blue you have on your walls and the pops of black and white and brass/gold is perfect! I’m such a plant person, too, and think everything looks so much better with a little green in the pic! I have had my fiddle fig since April and so far so good. A couple of leaves have gotten black spots on them, but overall, I think it’s healthy and we are keeping it watered right and in the right spot for sun/indirect light. They are tricky lil suckers! Let me know if you have any good tips! 😉
sarah m. dorsey says
Love that the desk is facing the window now! Great updates!
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
It came out so great! Beautiful photos, too 🙂
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
What a pretty work space! I love all of your color and the splashes of black and white.
Shavonda says
Hi Jennifer. Thank you so much:)
Brandi says
What a stunning space, Shavonda! I knew your office redesign would be perfect. You did a great job maximizing the space.
Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says
I love everything! It’s beautiful!! Love the colors and all the small elements to make it yours!!!
ingrid@nowathomemom says
you did a lovely job updating your office like this Shavonda! it looks very pretty and feminine 🙂 I really love the pink against the blue 🙂
Tyesha Turner says
I had an office space and took it away because I never used it…this was before I started blogging, now I need a space of my own! I need to get working on that! 😉 Your space looks great by the way!
L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys says
LOVE everything! You really pulled everything together. A lot of times we have everything we need to decorate a space. I’m learning that slowly:)
ps, I thought I was the only one that had a Wrist Soiree business card pinned to board;)
Caroline Nolazco says
Wow. It doesnt even look like you had a budget! It looks so fantastic and makes me want to tackle my neglected office :p
Myssie Pillers says
I love it! It looks awesome.
Carmeon Hamilton says
I’m soooo jealous!!! Your little nook looks amazing, while mine is still non-existent (just a sofa and my lap for me right now!) And congrats on being home now (although I don’t know the circumstances, I know it was something that you wanted)! Now we can chat together ALL DAY!!! LOL!
Katrina@ChicLittleHouse says
Your blogging spot looks so pretty 🙂 I’m so making a fund mouse pad for work! 🙂 lol
Mrs. DeVore says
beautiful, love the styling!
Shavonda says
Hi Bethany! Thank you:)
Kristin@bliss-athome.com says
It looks great Shavonda! I love that lamp, like really *love* xo Kristin
Shavonda says
Hi Sweets! Thank you so much. The lamp is probably my favorite element!:)
melissa ward says
Luv
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
gorgeous! i love this color pairing so much- the deep blue walls, woos chair, and white desk, just like your dining area i love!
Shavonda says
Thank you my friend! Im so glad I went for the navy walls. Im not sure Id love anything else as much as I do the blue. I try to bring in white and elements of white as much as possible to act as neutrals amongst all the deep wall colors.