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?
Susan says
I’m up against the wall too. Grrrr. Next home I’m getting a larger office!
Struggler says
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 =-.
tamstyles says
Hi Susan..I would really like to participate in the Homegoods blogger forum and be apart of the panel. Who would I contact?
Susan says
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!
cristin says
Love the West Elm desk! I am designing my home office and just purchased a desk from ZGallery. So fun!
xo,
cristin
Susan says
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? =-.
bungalowbliss says
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!).
.-= bungalowbliss´s last blog ..Late-Summer Diversions =-.
Layla says
Lovely pics!
What I have to work with is nowhere near, though! 🙂
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! 🙂 =-.
Susan says
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? =-.
karen@strictlysimplestyle says
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 =-.
Anny says
Thanks for the inspiration – I should be working on my home office today but instead I’m on the internet LOL
.-= Anny´s last blog ..Balloons are People! =-.