How To Decorate Your Home Office DIY
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How To Decorate Your Home Office DIY

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HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOME OFFICE DIY

Several posts ago I brought up inspiration and the items that I look to whenever I’m a little stuck. In this spirit I believe that a nice workspace is really important. Recently I was browsing around a friend’s shop, Da Vinci’s Home, and I found and amazing coffee table book called Creativity at Work. Just looking through it made me yearn for a beautiful, artistic space to work in.

how to decorate your home office diy

If you are like me living in a small space, then your living room might have to do double duty. In my case my ‘office’ consists of a coffee table. It is an old piece from a big box store that, frankly, I’m surprised is still holding on. This week with the skies turning to a bright blue, a spring warmth to the air and pink magnolia trees in bloom I decided enough was enough.

Heading over to the paint store I knew exactly what I was looking for.  A pale blue-gray base and some silver metallic paint would be perfect for my vision. As with many well laid plans, however, you sometimes need to be flexible. Unfortunately there wasn’t any silver paint so I turned to champagne. Much of my furniture currently has silver accents but I decided that since mixing metals is accepted in fashion, why not in interior design?

how to decorate your home office diy

Sunlight floods my living room for most of the day and well into the evening and after experiencing the warm champagne colour I’m happy I chose it. I think that silver, as beautiful as it is, probably would have been too bright. Also, who doesn’t love champagne, so the way I see it, it’s a win all around.

Now when I enter my ‘office’ in the morning seeing my ‘new’ space puts a smile on my face and I feel inspired to start my day.

How to decorate your home office? What would you do?

*For more on how to decorate your home office follow me on instagram and pinterest*
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54 Comments

  1. Michi of Delphina Luxe

    Love the transformation ! So lovely.

  2. Pretty Little Beauty Blog

    This is such a lovely table! I’m looking at buying a wooden table and painting it a lovely pink color. Like you, I want something bright to bring some happiness to my living room/office haha.

  3. Hi Caroline!
    I’ve been out of wordpress for too long!
    Just saw this post! How lovely that table turned out! It’s done very nicely. Thanks for sharing!
    XO

  4. vancouverinheels

    Gorgeous table! Love the wrapped leaves around the flowers’ stems too 🙂

  5. Ficou mesmo bonita a transformação!! Obrigada pela ideia!! =D
    Beijinhos*

    P. S. – I changed the name and the link to my blog. Golden Dress was before but now has to alcinacunha.blogspot.pt,
    So do not fret if the old appear as non-existent;)
    Upgrade it to become updated with my new blog

    1. Thanks for the head’s up, will do!

  6. Great job..the table looks amazing!

  7. Good job! i am hearing and all i can hear myself saying is “wow” 🙂

  8. wow, great transformation!

    1. I was surprised at how well it turned out, I didn’t think I’d be able to cover all the black.

  9. wow, it came out beautifully! well done!

  10. I think it turned out very nice! I’d smile seeing it too. 🙂

    1. Thanks! It’s making me happier every single day.Ha!

  11. Wow, that is a beautiful table, I love how you have transformed it 🙂

  12. nickelcitypretty

    That looks fantastic!

  13. Surbhi Suri (@thefashionflite)

    u did a good job, its so unique !!
    Thanks so much for ur comment on my blog !
    ✿thefashionflite
    ✿twitter
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    1. Thanks!!!

  14. Jamie "ChatterBlossom

    Uhm, wow! That looks really nice and quite professional to boot! I’m impressed and that would make such a fun conversation piece as well.
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

  15. OMG So cute, love this! You are so handy!

    XoXo
    Teresa
    http://www.chicaffordable.blogspot.com

  16. This is just a great idea in which I am planning to try myself! 🙂 Thank’s Caroline! As always, you are awesome!
    Hugs and kisses from miss JHENZ http://jeniferbalatico.blogspot.com/

  17. Amazing project! You inspired me to make something soon!
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka
    http://www.chicfashionworld.com

  18. Great job Caroline!!!! Amazing transformation!!!!!!
    Have a great We my darling!!!!

  19. The Talking Wardrobe

    This is such a good idea Caroline, I’m currently doing up my room so thanks for the inspiration 🙂
    Best,
    Natalie x
    http://thetalkingwardrobe.com

  20. Champagne and silver are looking amazing together! I totally agree with you that one’s workspace should look nice!

    1. Ha! I figure you can never go wrong with that combination!

  21. thanks for the sweet comment on my blog! I like your blog, I like your style, everything is fine!

    1. My pleasure! I like your blog too!

  22. GREAT idea!! Love it!! 🙂 It’s very useful know these things!

    Kisses,

    NEW POST!

    Babi
    http://www.voguebuster.net

    1. Thanks so much! xo

  23. Our Beauty Philosophy

    Thats brilliant DIY Caroline! I pinned it to my DIY pinterest board xo

    1. Really?! Oh wow thanks that’s so awesome!

  24. OMG I LOVE this!!!! What a gorgeous DIY!!! Way to go!

    1. Thanks! That means a lot.

  25. Great diy Caroline. I too love revamping things to brighten up my spaces and I think you did an awesome job.

    Stay Stylish,

    TL. Xx
    Twynkle Loves
    http://www.twynkleloves.com

    1. Thanks so much! It was a lot of fun to do.

  26. Jyoti from Style Delights

    Wow..such a pretty transformation!! I have couple of IKEA side tables in simple black and white and they could be perfect for this DIY when I am bored with them!! Thanks for the inspiration! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
    Style Delights Blog
    Enter $30 international giveaway by Chicnova

    1. Exactly! A lot of Ikea furniture can easily be painted. I’ve altered this table 3 times already. I would love to see what you come up with!

  27. miss Margaret Cruzemark

    Caroline you made it look so beautiful. I have no talent in such things. Mess is just my thing….
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

    1. Ha, thanks! It actually took me most of the day to do!

  28. So cool! I love it!

  29. stephaniemsuarez

    So cute! You did a wonderful job.

    1. Awe thanks so much!

  30. Love the colors! The bright green tape on the white table looked kind of neat too, before the paint job!
    -jen
    http://www.stylecurated.com

    1. That’s so funny because I kind of liked the green too!

  31. Great job! Lovely!

  32. This looks great. Congratulations!

  33. Looks lovely!! Such a transformation!

    xx
    Judy

  34. Stephanie Dawn Sjoberg

    Too cool! You’ve motivated me !

  35. How clever you are, the table looks amazing! I think the champagne colour is perhaps more subtle than silver, I really like it.

  36. sweet lemon (s|l)

    OMG, I LOVE this! I want to refinish some pieces and this definitely is inspiration! I love it, Caroline! xo

  37. I love, love this…I must do this.
    XO

    1. Oh let me know if you do!
      xo

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