per my mantra...

I want this, or I want to create something similar, for my 'new' office. Because life is too short to live any other way!

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home office re-do before + after {bellevue}

I posted about my home office last week and now have some before and after photos to share with you!

Before the space lacked storage and as a result, was really disorganized. There were books, magazines, papers and photos everywhere. My personal files and projects were mixed in with my work binders and I felt stressed looking for things. And the daybed didn't really function as a place to sleep or sit, it just took up space...

After it's clean, organized and pretty! I had painted the walls this summer in coordinating vertical stripes (one color has a luster/sheen to it, which you can't really see in the pictures) so I left them as is. Everything is either found/re-used or from Ikea, Homegoods or Target. I love the HUGE fabric board that I made for above my desk, and the new storage credenza and baskets/bins have helped to organize the clutter. I tried to keep it fresh and modern with bold black and white graphic pillows and acrylic + silver accessories - and the natural rattan storage bins + basket (for catching mail) and the jute twine I used on the memo board provide a nice balance. The drapery panels are super sheer and let it tons of natural light (plus they were a steal at $15 for 2!). I'm sure I'll continue to tweak the space as I go along but I'm pretty happy with the changes over the last week...

(still working on what I want for art above the daybed... I'm thinking of doing some crown molding art shelves, or creating 2 big frames out of molding for some architectural interest, maybe some mirrors... more on that soon I hope...)

Here are some of the details:

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diy fabric inspiration board

Wanted to share a little project I worked on yesterday...

I made this huge fabric inspiration board for my office using 2 yards of a really bright, colorful fabric, a 36" x 48" artists canvas, natural jute twine and metal brads. Directions here. It was really, really easy (staple guns are amazing). Now I need to work on pulling some images to fill it up.

I'm putting a few final touches on the space and will share before and after pictures soon!

home office re-do {bellevue}

I work at home so my office has to be fabulous... and right not it's not. The room is tiny - about 11 x 12 ft - and oddly shaped. And currently a mess of magazines, books, files and photographs. It has to function as a guest room too, which means I have to find space for a 3 1/2 x 7 ft daybed. SO the fun begins. I have the tiniest of budgets, but I'm hoping I can create a space that's bright, super chic and functional. I love messy inspiration boards and serene, uncluttered bedrooms so I'll have to find a balance between the two. I've pulled a few of my favorite home offices for inspiration...

I'm hoping to be mostly finished by monday so I'll post some before and after pictures next week!

images 1, 2, 9, 10: domino - 3: canadian house & home - 4, 7 : via coco + kelley - 5: martha stewart - 6: urban grace via coco + kelley - 9: elle decor