My initial thought when trying to determine my favorite room in our house was to go with the one I had the most fun decorating, which would be Harper’s nursery. I had so much fun just throwing caution to the wind with that one and getting it all glammed up for my girl, but the more I thought about it I realized that my favorite room is probably more likely the one in which I spend the most time. That, my friends, is my office.
I am influenced so much by my surroundings so I really wanted an office that would not stress me out. I wanted it to be a room that I would walk into and immediately feel happy and inspired and it has turned out to be just that. The patterns and colors are what really make me smile.
We set the bed up as a daybed so that we can use it to lounge and also so we could free up more floorspace. I found that cornice board fabric and immediately fell in love. I also knew that for me to really love this room it would have to have some black and white. I chose polka dot curtains and recovered my headboard with this buffalo check IKEA fabric. The rest of the pillows and bedding were pieced together from what I had in my house. Keeping things budget-friendly also makes me happy 🙂
I found a few treasures at Goodwill for this room, including this table and
the frame with an oversized matte.
The print is from Honey and Fitz.
I love a splash of gold wherever I can get it so that print makes me very happy.
And naps do, they do fix everything in this house!
We are not the only people who use this room so I knew I had to make some accommodations for that. I wanted the room to be welcoming to my kids, but I wanted them to stay away from my work stuff and play in their own area. I set up a little station with art supplies within reach so that they can easily come and get what they need. I am surprised at how much they use this little table for drawing, play dough, and coloring.
Having a large desk was our first priority. We wanted something that could function as a dual workspace and found an IKEA countertop that fit the bill. I knew I wanted a raw natural look when it came to the desk and I love how that plays off of all the color. I like things a little loud sometimes but I always try to temper it with some rustic accents. The chairs were another side-of-the-road find that we cleaned up and painted. Again, a little gold on the legs makes me smile.
The gallery wall was a fun and easy project that I wrote more about, here.
When I am sitting at my computer and stuck on an idea I often catch myself looking up at all of the photos and art. They all make me smile and the colors and quotes usually get me back on track.
This room is most reflective of me because it is where I can stash all of my little collected treasures. Nothing beats a cute pencil or pretty stationary or the perfect little bowl.
And fresh flowers always pick me up!
My husband also collects his own little trinkets.
I am a semi-hoarder when it comes to paper, fabric, and art supplies.
This cabinet has worked overtime to keep it all concealed and pretty!
I didn’t set up with a specific end vision I just comply chose things that spoke to me along the way. I had fun with color and patterns because I wanted it to be a space that made me wake up and think of fresh ideas. So far it has not let me down!
For more details on how I created this space that I love click, here.
I hope you have enjoyed a peek around my favorite room in my house!
Now continue your tour of some stylin’ homes by heading over to The Shabby Creek Cottage.
Tomorrow Gina will keep the the Blogger Stylin Home Tour going by sharing her favorite room. If you have ever been by her blog, you know you are in for a treat!
thistlewoodfarm says
Love your space so much! The fabrics are so pretty! Thank you so much for the amazing inspiration!
Happy day friend!
karianne
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thank you! I love your house as well! So much good inspiration on this blog hop!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
this is one of my favorites as well- the pattern mixing is crazy good! and it is just so you.
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Loud, thrown together, and colorful…that's me 🙂 Our types have to stick together!!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
I love all the fabulous colors and I love to mix fabrics too. This is such a happy space.
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thank you Marty!
Stacy Risenmay says
All those patterns and colors against the black and white headboard make me happy! What a fun room to work in 🙂
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
It keeps em awake for sure! BTW I have loved reading through your blog since finding it recently!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
This is one of my favorite rooms of yours as well. Love all that color and pattern!!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
We are color girls!
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
This is my first time seeing your office and I love it! I love all of the patterns you've mixed together and that daybed looks so comfy!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thanks! I have been drooling over your rug switch-up myself!
Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.com says
This room is great!! It's so bright and fun!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thanks girlie!
{darlene} @ fieldstonehill says
lovely and fresh!!! great space!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thank you Darlene! I always drool over your spaces!
Restoration House Interiors says
Love the color here! What a fun space! Thanks for sharing!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thank you so much! I am off to check out all of the rest of the Styling Home Tours…yesterday was the first day of school for my son so I missed a lot!
Albertina M. Cisneros says
I love this room and love how it fits you all as a family so perfectly. The polka dot curtains are my fave. And I love that you included an area for your kids as well. I did the same here in my office. It's perfect! Beautiful tour!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
My sister sewed those for me and I love them too! The kids have to have their own space otherwise they always end up in my stuff!
Summer Hogan says
You know I love this office! Such a clever way to combine a guest room and office! I adore the color and detail!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
All the color does make me happy even though it might scare some people 🙂
Anneke McConnell says
This is so fun and cheery! And I seriously NEED the naps sign – that's the truth! 😉
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I think it was meant for a nursery but it totally goes for the grown ups in our house!!
Mallory says
Haha I just basically wrote the exact same post as Summer. You do know how much I love this room though and it's even better in person, coupled with your overall amazing house! xo
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thank you both! I am itching to change everything in my house right now!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
It would be hard for me to choose a favorite room in your house…I love them all! But, this one is just so. much. fun!!!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
That is so sweet Jennifer! This room is a lot of fun to be in!
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says
I'm obsessed with those window treatments!!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
And they were so cheap and easy!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Talk about combining beauty with function – your office is such a workhorse but is also just stunning. Love the mixing of colors and patterns!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thank you Kris!
Kayla Dixon says
I just adore this space Beth!! It makes me want a home office and space to call my own!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
It was so worth letting my boys share a room so I could have this space!
Kristin@bliss-athome.com says
Such an inspiring place to work in! I love love love the nap art! So fun! xoxo
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
Love this room! Such a happy space, I would want to work here too 🙂 And naps really do fix everything.
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