Are you ready? I am sooooooo excited to share my final office reveal with y'all today! First, lets see what I started with, do you remember when I posted about my sons deciding to share a room and being left with this blank slate?
Isn't the transformation awesome? Let's take a look at that picture of the room again and break down what went into the makeover:
The first thing I did was raid the house for unused items that fit my "vision" of a beautiful, neutral, but feminine space. I used our old kitchen nook table to make my desk. My hubby didn't want me to paint it so I transformed it's look with Contact Paper (one of my favorite DIYs to date!) I found an off-white rug in the garage to help define the area around the desk.
I had a distinct vision for the curtains inspired by a West Elm shower curtain. I painted my own striped version with IKEA curtains and paint samples-another one of my favorite recent projects.
I found a great deal on a moveable kitchen island at Big Lots and decided it would be perfect for a crafting space. I love that the top is stainless steel and I can move it around the room if I need to while working on various projects. The middle cabinet also pulls out to hold the trash can-yay for keeping it pretty!
I bought two IKEA Lack shelves for $16 each last week during my trip to Charlotte. Up on the shelves you can see my Vintage Button and Jute Love Frame, my Dipped Votives, and DIY Faux Brass Birds.
On the desk are a few great finds-an antique brass letter holder from the ReStore, and that amazing gold and silver bowl was just $10 on clearance at TJ Maxx! You'll notice the room has lots of flowers and plants too-I love the touches of green and it helps me dream of spring just around the corner!
My reading nook is in front of the desk. I found this awesome vintage chair at the ReStore a few weeks ago and snapped it up immediately-It's in pristine condition, and I didn't even have to change the fabric, it fit perfectly with the room. You might recognize the side table as my converted old chair! Oh, and how gorgeous is that metallic lamp I found for only $30!! It's sitting atop some of my favorite DIY books-Design Sponge and Young House Love-perfect for DIY inspirational reading!
I know...it's a little obnoxious to post the same overview picture a third time in one post but I had to do it {forgive me?}
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
I love it, Melissa! I am a bit jealous, though...I so wish I had a full sized room for my office craft area. I don't think I'd ever come out!
Leah says
It looks great! Mine definitely won't turn out as nice! I am using your contact paper idea for a bookshelf that I'm using in my closet.
Ann says
Super job on this...you are so, so lucky to have a lovely, dedicated space all your own. Can't believe that chair! Breathe a sigh of relief that it's finished and enjoy! ~ Ann
Janel from NellieBellie says
It's so clean!!! Wow...I don't remember the last time I saw the floor in my craft room (okay, it's not that bad!). This looks great!
Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says
Lucky girl! I looks great and how wonderful to have a dedicated space 🙂 Nice!
The little white trolley/cart works super I bet. Perfect for stashing supplies, but looks really cute.
Happy Valentine's Day 🙂
Crystal says
Great job! I love the desk and curtains!!! Happy Valentine's Day!
Courtenay says
I love how you got such a cohesive look using a lot of things you already had! It's a perfect little calm and relaxing space for dreaming up DIY magic!
Jacque says
Wow your room has turned out beautifully, you can come help us with our house next!
[email protected] says
Beautiful! That is the cleanest craft room I've ever seen. It is only missing one thing- clutter! Well done, Melissa!
Virginia @ LiveLoveDIY says
Melissa, it turned out so FABULOUS!!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you that you have such a beautiful, happy space to work in now! And again, those curtains make me swooooooon! You have me inspired to try again! 🙂
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
My GOSH! I love those Curtains!!! Looks fantastic girl!
Make and Do Girl says
Girl, shut that door and enjoy! Just kidding. You will enjoy it thoroughly though, I'm sure. Love those curtains. I might try that myself!
Melissa says
Thanks! It's been so nice to have my own space!!
Julie says
Love that you thought to use a kitchen island for your craft storage and your final product is GREAT!
Julie
Becky @ The Barefoot Seamstress says
What a great airy space to get crafty in! I must say one of my fav parts is that metallic lamp. I've been dying to find something like that for a reasonable price.
Melissa says
I was so excited to find that lamp! It was only $30 (with the shade!) at Big Lots-if you have one near you check there!
Shaffer Sisters says
Can I come live in your office? I am pretty sure I would never leave. Beautiful. I love the color scheme. What a great space for creating.
Melissa says
Thanks so much! Although I admit it's looking a wee more cluttered than the pics right now! (Shh!)
TidyMom says
What a wonderful space!!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up https://tidymom.net/2013/creative-ideas-to-make/ have a great weekend!
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Love this whole room! Its bright and clean! I keep finding my way back here every week loving your projects! Just started following you on Facebook!
Melissa says
Thanks Amy, it's definitely my "happy place" in the house-I love that I had total control over the decor in here (I have an opinionated husband that usually dampers my ideas in the rest of the house!!)
Debbie says
I love your new space! Very light, airy & feminine.
I'm in the middle of transforming the rec room, since it never gets used in our house, into my craft/sewing/painting room. I won't have as much light as your room since it's in the basement, but I'm going for whites & greys to keep it bright.
Debbie 🙂
Melissa says
Thanks Debbie! One of the reasons I was so excited for this room is it gets amazing light, especially in the morning. Perfect for photographing my projects! I love the grays and whites and all the neutrals...will you share your basement space when you are finished?
Debbie says
I will be, and posted the first one today. It will take a few since there are so many projects in making this space come together. lol
Carissa says
looks so nice! i'm participating in the cwts challenge too...good luck:)
Meg says
What a great room! It looks perfect for inspiration and crafting. Great DIY's as well, wow you were busy! 😉
Linda says
Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Linda
maggie says
LOVE the curtain!! Excellent job 🙂
[email protected] says
Thanks so much for sharing last week at the Humble Brag! LOVE THIS and am featuring you tonight on the blog and also pinned it. 🙂
Lauren @momhomeguide says
Love it! I've been looking to redo my home office in gray, white and blue and you have inspired me! Gotta get started on my project! What color gray did you use?
Melissa says
Hey Lauren! It's called Almost Charcoal from Valspar, I used the little sample pots that are under $3 each and it took me 4 of them.
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
Amazing job - I'm sure you never want to leave that room! Love the curtains and the way the desk is floating in the center of the room!
Kelly
Melissa says
Thanks Kelly, it's my little sanctuary although I admit it's nowhere near that clean right now!!
Lauren @momhomeguide says
Thanks! That's great that you were able to get the paint job done with just the sample pots! Smart thinking!
Alexis @ weliketolearnaswego says
This turned out amazing! I wish I had a craft room to myself! Maybe someday... I'm featuring this on my blog at my link party tonight!
Melissa says
Thanks Alexis! It's definitely nice to have my own creative space (and my hubby likes to be able to close the door on my chaos when I'm mid-project!!)
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
Ok, I NEED striped curtains right now! 😉 Your whole space is beautiful, and I LOVE that you had most of the pieces already! I popped over from Beneath My Heart. Thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Melissa says
Thanks so much-it's definitely my happy place! Have a great week!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
I hope you don't mind...I loved your new office so much I listed it as one of my favs on my blog here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/exciting-news-and-this-weeks-favs/ ! Have a great weekend!
~Abby =)
Bethany the ngnrdgrl says
Wonderful reveal! I'm really digging how this space turned out. I wish I had my own craft room just like this. Those curtains, btw, are to die for! I love them!
Melissa says
Thanks Bethany, it's definitely my "happy place" in the house!!
Cammi says
This looks great! I love the DIY curtains (those West Elm curtains can get spendy!)... and great find on the white storage unit from Big Lots!! I didn't even think to look there!
Melissa says
Thanks Cammi! I didn't think of it either-my husband actually came up with the idea to look there and I was so glad he did!
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