What Do You Do When Your Office Is Finally Finished?
That depends. If you’re a normal sane person, you kick back and enjoy your new space. But if you’re me, you decide to move the entire office to another part of the house. Yup, I’m moving it to what is currently the media room in the basement. At first I thought it was just one of the many crazy ideas that come and go but the more I thought I about it, the more sense it made. First, it’s much bigger. Second, it would be next to my art studio (which will be convenient when I’m in one room and need supplies from the other). Third, as a media room that room almost never gets used.
So before the big move, I thought I’d do a recap of what went down in the current office.
First, I replaced the existing boob light with this yellow one. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this photo was blogged by HGTV.com:
I started an inspiration wall of images just pinned to the wall:
Then made a proper inspiration board from homasote:
On the wall in place of the old wall went some of my travel photos and posters:
Shelves were filled with books and magazines:
It was all good while it lasted.
But I have big plans for the new office space and will be telling you all about it very soon. Do you think I’m crazy? You can be honest . . .
(Photos: From the Right Bank)
Haha! You are funny and a dear!
I am all for it (and I am looking forward to your new, great ideas) – the question is what does Mr. Huz say?
A warm hug, Mon
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I share my Home Office with MOTH. I will never post on it because Blogger would strike me off for using inflammatory language. It is a cross I must bear until we have renovated the 3rd bedroom & then I’M OUT OF HERE & into that room alone! Home Office spaces are very important, looks like yours will be gorgeous in every way dear Ally.
Millie ^_^
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Oh no, I’m going to finish my office soon and I have a feeling I’m doing it all over again…
I don’t think you;re crazy. You have good, valid reasons. Just one question, though: Won’t you miss the daylight?
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no you are not crazy BUT my only question is how much natural light does the media room get? Or doesn’t it matter? Is it a basement but not really a basement? So many questions. Love the orange and yellow together in those shots. xoxo
mine is done, and has been..but right when i get done, i want to do it all over again.
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hahaha! I do crazy stuff like that too! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that orange chair!
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Not crazy at all, Ally! I’m forever wishing to change up my workspace. Looking forward to new design journey!
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Not crazy at all, just very efficient and hard-working
Your current work space looks so light and bright and airy, can’t wait to see what the new one will be like.
hahah well I’m sure we will enjoy tis decision Ally!!
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No. I just did the same thing. Made this lovely work space upstairs then just moved it to the basement. Just artistic, not crazy!
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Too funny but I can totally relate! I think it makes sense to be close to your art studio though… Does the media room get a lot of natural light? I love how bright and sunny your current office is!
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No…not in my book! A year after completing my space it is in the process of being moved. To where I am not entirely sure, so if you have a space in mind you are ahead of the game. I’ll all for moving things around…a lot!
Janell
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Jane and Chedva: It’s a walk-out basement so there is enough natural light to keep me happy.
yep. I do think you are crazy! And talented.
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A little crazy…but how can you ever stop decorating and changing? My home is on a constant makeover path!
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Crazy like a fox! Or whatever that expression is…actually, design bloggers are all a wee bit obsessed and inspired and of course crazy! No doubt the new office will be amazing! Love that poster: not all who wander are lost! So great… all of it!
xx
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Can’t get over those gorgeous windows! Good luck with your plans
You are a girl after my own heart. Let’s start a serial re-doer club.
Brilliant! And this will just give us more eye candy to drool over while you work your magic.
That orange is killing me.
Of course, but aren’t we all?! Never satisfied, always designing–part obsession, but all fun. Enjoy, and can’t wait to see the new space!
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Not crazy. That’s absolutely something I would do. Love how the first office turned out…can’t wait to see the next.
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I don’t think you are crazy! I moved my office I think 3 times at my old house. The house before that I painted that office like 5 times!!! I love decorating office spaces, but seem to always change them. It sounds like you are making the right choice!!!
Can’t wait to see it!
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haha! oh dear. well, if it makes you feel any better, thats definitely something i would do. mine sounds more like.. “what do you when you finally find a new coffee table?” get rid of it and get another one you like better!
CLOTHESURE
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The “boob light” comment is cracking me up! I have those in my studio and have always wanted to replace them, but they are in the oddest places (which means I can’t replace them with chandeliers or lanterns), so I’m still stuck with the “boob lights.” Never thought to call them that, but I know exactly what you mean!
Thanks for the laugh,
Linsey
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I read somewhere about designers who were planning a college campus. They did not make any paved paths. They waited a year to see where the grass was dying from being walked on, and that’s where they built the walkways.
Sometimes you don’t know what’s going to work until you’ve lived in the space awhile.
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I love your office! White with those windows is just my taste. Love the orange too!
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I’m glad it wasn’t just a crazy passing idea…
not in the least! okay, okay, maybe a little, but I totally understand. when the mood hits or the idea strikes, there’s simply no turning back now
love your furnishings — so fresh and light!
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