In today's economy many people live in smaller homes, apartments and condos. As a result, it is often a challenge to have a functional yet fashionable home without clutter! I took on a project while my husband was away on business in New York for a week. I decided to create a home office for him right in our kitchen since he will now be working from home.
Find a space
I choose a nook in the kitchen because its a quiet space, close to the coffee pot and not in areas where you relax. I don't like offices in bedrooms because that should be a place for de-stressing!
Here's what it looked like before:
Make a plan
My mom taught me to always sketch a plan before you get started on a project. Give it some thought and consider what you want, where you will find it, how it will look, etc.
Here is my rough draft:
Get to shopping
You want quality and best prices! I found the hutches at target, and the accessories at other stores. I also used things around the house!
Best places for office accessories: Marshalls, Big Lots, Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, Pier 1, Ross, Target and TJ Maxx.
Don't be in a hurry, take your time and find items that you (or the person you are creating the space for) will find sentimental or special.
Final Product
-"Believe in Yourself" Coffee Mug from Marshall's $2.99
-Old mason jar for pens and pencils
-Mail holder from previous desk
-Books, all Brendan's biblical books
-Hour glass from Marshall's $9.99
-Jar of seashells homemade from an old candle jar and sea shells Brendan picked out for me at the beach
-Compass clock from Big Lots, $15
-Airplane picture, cut out from pottery barn magazine. I already had the frame
-White Coral from Marshall's $6 on clearance
-Brendan's Cal Poly Pomona Bachelor degree diploma, frame from Wal-Mart $5
-2 hutches (cubes/shelves for storage) $15 each from target
Total project cost: $79!
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