Our office appeared like this when we very first laid eyes on the house.
Then it appeared like this on moving day.
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And here’s what it appears like about a week as well as a half into living here.
On one hand, it doesn’t look THAT crazy. I indicate there might be a llama standing in the middle of the rug eating popcorn. however on the other hand, this space has a long method to go before it’s practical for two working adults (yup, we currently only have one desk going on). as well as the whole all-furniture-against-the-wall-with-a-little-round-rug-in-the-middle thing is a bit weird.
As of what we’re envisioning down the line, we’d like to have some kind of double desk action going on (probably floating or as a peninsula so it’s connected to one wall on the side) with great deals of storage as well as some incredible organization stuff in play. So a few pictures that are currently inspiring us for this space are:
this one (maybe we can add built-ins as well as a window seat under the bay window?)
this one (additional shelving may be handy, as well as I like exactly how these don’t all line up)
this one (those glass fronted cabinets! Me-ow!)
this one (cool beams for architecture, fun lighting, graphic curtains, as well as great deals of storage)
While we let things percolate as well as brainstorm what we truly want to get from the space, I like to look at the things that I like in the meantime. such as this corner. Clara reads/hangs out in the chair, as well as a huge leafy eco-friendly plant in a long low window = one of my preferred things.
Here’s the corner on the other side of the bay window. We leaned our huge chalkboard there, as well as Clara has already been tagging it up, so we like the concept of having some zones for her together with ultimately having two practical work areas for us.
It’s the lightest/brightest space in the whole house, which is just ideal for an office as well as a area for Clara to find in as well as hang with us, so it’s great that it worked out that way. This was originally a formal living room, however we don’t requirement a household space as well as a living room, as well as we like a relaxing living/family space in the back of the home (where nobody can see our TV radiant from the street). as well as considering that that space in the back was likewise off of the kitchen area as well as in close proximity to the deck together with having a fireplace, we believed the light as well as bright space that was somewhat closed off from other areas was the very best area for an office.
Here’s the other side of the room, where the storage/function that we do have is currently residing. The Ikea bookcase on the ideal was in our sunroom, however that’s an incredible addition considering that we lost the built-in cabinetry from our previous office. The filing cupboard on the left was always in our office (it’s from Ikea with pastime Lobby handles) so that’s where the printer hides together with a lot of data on the bottom shelf.
And I can’t believe I’m a blog writer who hasn’t put my books in color buy yet. Hello? have I been living under a rock? turns out it’s fun as well as takes about ten minutes. I utilized to question “but is it harder to discover books since they’re set up by color instead of topic/author?” however let’s be real. I never set up them by anything (not by topic, color, or even by size – I normally just randomly stack them everywhere. So it’s just as simple to discover them as before, as well as perhaps even quicker if I keep in mind one as having a specific colored cover (then I just have to look on that shelf as well as can neglect 80% of the other books on the bookcase).
Among the books are a few data boxes, some notebooks as well as publish its, receipt storage, as well as bit desktop things like our pig speaker dock, a bajillion pencils, as well as a tiered bit white box from Target a few years back with three “inboxes” for storing things like tear sheets, printouts, as well as other worky stuff. as well as that’s my bit cork board from my wardrobe leaning up against the wall (thought that may be useful for work stuff – perhaps if we frame it out as well as appropriately hang it up?).
This shot is just funny to me since it demonstrates that no matter exactly how much assist a space may need, if you get close enough, you can normally discover something sweet. Crop, crop, baby.
Although my preferred shot of the space so far is this one. sure the lighting’s extreme as well as it’s a bit crooked, however I walked by as well as saw Clara playing in that huge bay window as well as it was perfect.
Just like that detail shot two photos back demonstrated that moving better can strategically crop the odd stuff out, this photo is a funny tip that moving additionally away can conversely expose even a lot more to be done. like a lot more blue trim to paint, a lot more wallpaperto strip…
… as well as a lot more old carpeting to send packing.
We’ll get there someday.
Psst- Last night we shared our preferred video of all time on young home Life. Oh man, that kid.
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