Thursday, October 13, 2011

[home office reveal]

well here it is my new office. the great things about the space, is that i actually use it. its not really a new space, its actually my dining room.
my desk was actually located in my bedroom. click HERE to see it. like most people, my intentions to use my dining room to entertain more, fell way off this year.
if you remember HERE, i blogged about selling my dining chairs. i wanted to replace the dining table with a pool table. albeit some pool tables can be inexpensive, the cost of transporting a pool table is quite expensive.

there is a long saga behind the dining table that i started telling sometime ago. i left a few of you hanging. i will pick back up on that story very soon. until then, you should note that because my dining room had not table and chairs, i really need a table, so i hauled the one out of my bedroom. 
when that alcove was empty, i decided to bring the chair out as well. one thing led to another and the decision to make the dining room into an office was born. 

since transforming the dining room into my office, i have been in here writing blog posts, emailing and taking care of client needs. more than likely the best decision to date for this space. now its a little bittersweet because i signed my 3rd year rental lease a few days ago. i didn't anticipate renting this long and i certainly didn't anticipate my previous job laying off half of my department.

but i am a romans 8:28 believer. 
since this is the actual first dedicated space to the office, i can assure you there will be a few changes and updates along the way.

if you don't already know, most of the items in here were from a thrift store or  a discount home store. 
i will give you a full break down on cost on next week. 

and this is my new home office!

33 comments:

GFS said...

As my students say to me...SWAG!

I love that you used the dining room in an unconventional way! Genius:)

Brandi said...

Wow! what a gorgeous space! I love every single detail! You did an amazing job! Bravo!!

Natty by Design said...

WOW! Especially love those lamps!

Towards the Horzon said...

Love your office… I thought of doing something similar to our dining room, but I haven’t committed.

Mandi @ Vintage Revivals said...

Looks fab! I especially am in love with the sideboard and the statue with the bow tie! Great job!!

Love your guts
mandi

Bri@Meyouandawiener said...

My favorite is the bust with bowtie, awesome detail. Space looks really well put together.

Pam - diy Design Fanatic said...

A very classic room! I can't wait to see all the details! Loved the bow tie on the bust, as well!

Charm Bracelet Diva said...

All things do work together for good! Hold onto that! Your office looks sophisticated, yet comfortable. Best use of a dining room ever.

xoxo
Kathleen

Jennifer Duchene said...

Fabulous Drama creating by thrifting. Love the desk & your details that gives so much substance to your personality. Can I come over ?

Tardevil said...

It's SO you!!! Every detail is nice and sharp! Looks great! Love the little details, too.

Samantha @ Black Velvet Chair said...

Rashon those Gold Lamps look fab & with the new black and gold shades What a Steal! Loving your work & have been loving watching your updates on the nate show (you need your own show ASAP!) Samie

Nichole @ Parlour said...

Well done! Detailed and rich looking. The bookshelf is nicely styled. Professional and yet homey. A place to conquer the world!

Rhissanna said...

Those lamps are glorious in the office setting. I love that you've done this with goodwill and thrift. (Two fine virtues)

Erika Ward said...

Snazzy, my friend. Loving that desk...lemme me know before you every get rid of it!

tracie said...

really great space! looks like everything was meant to go there. :)

Denise Marie said...

It is perfect! Isn't it fun the way tweaking our home, beloved pieces and love of thrifting comes together? Delightful process.

LocalCeleb said...

Spectacular, fit for a KING!
I love it!

A Perfect Gray said...

you rock, r! your office looks just like you - and the bust wearing the bowtie is perfect! donna

Niki McNeill said...

Beautiful job!

Emily A. Clark said...

Love it! I would've known it was your office :)

Sing said...

It's really amazing. I love the picture in the middle of the bookcase, adds flare.

Thrifting Denver said...

The bust is amazing! He is so dapper with his bow-tie!!

casey at loft and cottage said...

Handsome, just like its owner!

Marnie said...

The lamps...swoon!

Jessica said...

I love it! The bookcase styling is impeccable! Especially the statue with the bowtie...the perfect touch of whimsy!

I also can't wait to see what clever ideas you come up with to entertain since you no longer have a dining area.

Jessica Rowe {The Aestate} said...

That bow tie on the bust is so you and an absolute stroke of genius. I just love the whole place. The gilded lamps are gorge!

The Matters of Style Girls said...

Looks great!

court. said...

looks great!!!

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

What an excellent use of the space!! Love the lamps!! And the bust, with your signature bow tie...GENIUS!!

Lisa - A Room with A View said...

It looks magnificent and truly fits your personal style!

Cherisse said...

Wooow! What a beautiful office space!

eddieross said...

Love those silver urns in the bookshelves. So chic!
Have a great weekend.
xo E + J

Nic said...

what a great outcome! this is gorgeous and masculine at the same time.

~nic