I get so super-charge in the fall. Maybe it’s because the kids are school-bound, or maybe it just the crispness in the air. Either way, this feeling tends to materialize in nesting behavior in my home office. And I love it!
I don’t have any big redesign plans in my office at this time, but if I did, here’s is my inspiration!
First, here are three offices that I really like. I’m not a “desk against the wall” kinda gal, and I like simplicity. Unfortunately, there’s usually a trade off between simplicity and storage.
This first one from West Elm has a great urban edge to it and fabulous texture. Not sure how it would translate in my traditional colonial however. And I love the task lighting.
This is a great use of a small space from Crate and Barrel. Love the colors and the functional art.
For a more traditional look, Pottery Barn shows a good example of conservative furniture mixed with a bold pop of color.
Now if I want to dream really big, here’s the ultimate office that I would just LOVE (from Architectural Digest):
What would your dream office look like?
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Thanks for the inspiration – I should be working on my home office today but instead I’m on the internet LOL
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Hi, I stopped in because the name of your blog intrigued me. I am in the midst of completing a home office makeover (almost done!) and really enjoying it. I made over a table to use as a desk using the same white PB one you highlighted as inspiration. If you want to take a peek, I’ve been writing about my office transformation on my blog.
.-= karen@strictlysimplestyle´s last blog ..Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend =-.
Hi Anny – it never hurts to play a bit! Good luck with your project!
Karen – glad you found me! I’ll have to go check out your new office!
Susan
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Do you love your home office? =-.
Lovely pics!
What I have to work with is nowhere near, though!
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Home office-slash-odd guestroom or stash-room (or attic full-of-everything), & home office-slash-downstairs kitchen (where jams and tomato sauce and such get made) seem my odd choices!!
No idea what to do with them lol, so looking for more inspiration!!
.-= Layla´s last blog ..Fixin’ the old beehive!
I do now, thanks to a weekend of organizing and finishing my guest room/office. The space was so poorly used before and ended up being a catch-all so the rest of the house could stay in tip-top shape. No more. Its dual purpose presented a challenge, but I’m really happy with the end result (not as happy, however, as if I had the water views in the office above!).
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Layla – I love multiple use spaces! Get creative with it!
Bungalow – that must be a great feeling! Hey, I challenge you to post pics of your office on HOMEdigz.com!
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Do you love your home office? =-.
Love the West Elm desk! I am designing my home office and just purchased a desk from ZGallery. So fun!
xo,
cristin
Hi Susan..I would really like to participate in the Homegoods blogger forum and be apart of the panel. Who would I contact?
The best way to get involved is to start posting on their blog. Periodically they will look for new bloggers, so if you’ve been active on their site, you’ll have a foot in the door!
These are gorgeous but you’re right, there does seem to be a trade-off where you lose storage from the clean/simple look. I’m currently aching for a bit more file space in our very small office… where unfortunately the desks are firmly up against the wall!
.-= Struggler´s last blog ..Desert Island Stores =-.
I’m up against the wall too. Grrrr. Next home I’m getting a larger office!