I’m just over the moon excited about my new office space. A whole room for all my computer stuff and space to be organized too. How great will that be? You got a sneak peek of the green walls being painted and now they are all finished and I can’t wait to show you how fun it’s going to be.
It’s hard to capture the green correctly, but it’s a custom color that I had Sherwin-Williams make for me, a vibrant yellowy-green, called Fennel. I decided to leave off the bi-fold closet doors and paint the inside a happy turquoise color, Larchmere by Sherwin-Williams.
My plan is to add an Ikea bookcase of some kind inside (to be determined) with baskets and bins for storage (in white, that should look great against the pretty blue).
Here’s a peek of the dark brown doors with my office wall colors. Only one coat on in this pic, but it’s looking good.
Here’s what you see when you walk in the room, lots of pretty green.
I decided that far wall was the perfect wall to stencil and I used the Large Moorish allover stencil from Royal Designs that I used in my sister’s bedroom. Here’s a tutorial I did when we used this same stencil in my sister’s bedroom, go here.
One pretty wall of ivory pearl stencil and it’s a standout. Do you like? I sure do! Now, here’s the really fun part. I can’t move in here yet, we still have to do floors in this room, but can’t you just see it all coming together? In case you need a little visual help, here’s my inspiration board, with all the elements that are going to make my office dreamy, happy and functional. Click on the pic (done in Olioboard) and it will show where everything is from:
You can see the Ikea Blad panels are really going to brighten up the space. I added a striped rug, but am not sure which rug will end up in here. All those little fun details will make a huge impact on my office space. This is my existing Target desk, with a white chair similar to mine. The Ballard shelves I already have, and I’ve added a cute chair just for funsies. That wall clock I bought from Joss and Main and it is so cute. Check out those pretty black botanicals too! I’ve got some super fun plans for those and I’ll share that project with you real soon. You’re going to love it! So, that’s my office space plan! I hope you like it as much as I do. I mentioned that I’ll be doing a lot of blues and greens (my two fave colors) in this house and the office will come alive with color when I’m finished with it.
This is looking GREAT! These are the colors I have throughout my house and you have given me some inspiration! I can’t wait to see the finished room! Keep up the awesome work and keep sending these pictures!
Oh gosh! I love the green and blue! Those are my two favorites and I have those colors all around my house. I was at Sherwin Williams over the weekend and picked up a whole lot of paint! I’ll be busy! There Chip It was helpful in pulling together my colors. My living room will be my biggest project. I love those Ikea curtains. I may have to make a trip down there! Cheers Rhoda! Have a great day!
My master bedroom- I have the bedding which is gorgeous but would love to paint the walls and find just perfect curtains and accessories!
Hi Rhoda…love the way your office is coming together! Did you use Polyvore for your inspiration board? I really want to re-do my Master – new paint, linens, headboard. I would also love to use the same stencil you have used. Where can I purchase it? Thanks so much. It’s fun watching your house become your home!
HI, Maureen, It’s from Royal Design Stencils, called Large Moorish. You can purchase it online here.
http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/
Rhoda! It’s looking so great!!!!
Funny you should have this give away…..I just “chipped” hand made needlepoint rug I found at TJ Maxx that will be the focal point of my sitting room! I’d love to win to help bring that room closer to completion!!
Love, love your inspiration board for your office. Looks so inviting and a happy place to be. It definitely makes me inspired to do my master bedroom with these awful colors…maybe soon :)!
Definitely – our master bedroom – it needs an Extreme Makeover !!
that is so pretty. so excited to see you get to live in your happy place redoing this house. love the colors. I would like to see my family room. I have a beautiful floral fabric picked out for the curtains and would love to see all the colors broken down.
I’d like to redo our library. I quit my teaching job this year, but am tutoring in our cottage and doing writing & math camps. I love having students in my home because it combines my love of teaching with the love of family & home. I want them to be comfortable here and have a positive learning experience : o )
Love those colors together! Can’t wait to see it all pulled together. I am so happy that you get to decorate this house and enjoy it!
I’ve been using Chip It already for my master BR paint and also for the exterior. (Big paint job ahead for this fall)
It looks great!!!
I’m just wrapping up our master bedroom renovation and painted the whole room DARK chocolate brown. It’s amazing what a can of paint can do for a room!
I would love to win this to put toward my two, two year old’s “big girl room!” I just finished painting their furniture…going with a grey/pale pink color scheme. Can’t wait!
Thanks for the giveaway and INSPIRATION!
Wow, It is looking great! I would re-do my Master bedroom. It needs a little extra glamour.I think changing the wall color and adding something like the stencil you used could do just that!
It is looking beautiful. I love the colors and the stenciled wall
I love the whole layout. Wow Rhoda I think it’s incredible.
I would love a chance to win the chip it.
Also blogged about the promotion here http://brightoncottage.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-give-away.html
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OHhhhhhh!! I LOVE your room!! The colors are perfect!! There are two rooms in my house that I want to make over! Since I finished my rag quilt for my bed, I want to paint the room a light blue now. Also, I want to upgrade my boys under the sea room to a a super hero room! I’d LOVE to win!!!
I can’t wait to do my dining room. RIght now it is beige. As in oh-so-boring-beige. It needs to come to life! I can’t wait to bring it to life. I think the Chip-It tool is great. Lori Lucas
I swoon. This is awesome! Great palette and can’t wait to see the finished results. I really love the stenciled wall.
I would love the chance to win the chip it contest and makeover my master, which has never been done in 26 years of living here…I’d do it in classic blue and white and create a cozy retreat. Thank you for the opportunity.
Oh, Rhoda! I love your new office space. The wall color is gorgeous and I love your stenciling. Looks beautiful! Again, I’m so happy for you.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Looks great:)
Definitely my bedroom!