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i always get a kick out of seeing the break down when people reveal their spaces. sometimes i cringe at the prices and sometimes i think okay. that was money well spent. the truth is, you can shop second hand stores and create an amazing space for you home, that doesn't look cheap or diy.
the first order of business is that only one item in this space was a brand new purchase. everything else i already had.
let's break it down!
pillow: from target at $24.99 and 20x20, on sale two seasons ago (i picked up 4). target is a wonderful source to purchase foundational pieces for home decor. these pillows have been in my living room bed room and even a lil pillow for mr. benjamin to curl up on.
desk: ikea torsby dining table. i have the longer one as well.
chair: $100 from craigslist. the seller even brought it up stairs for me.
bench: $89 from big lots. i recovered it in the sophia fabric from ikea at $6.99 a yard. it is now $129.
lamps: vintage stiffel lamps $7.99 each from goodwill.
lampshades: $7.99 from homegoods.
mirror: $20 from goodwill.
dresser: $60 from goodwill.
hutch: gift from Nate Berkus himself. watch this CLIP to see how surprised i was. truth is, none of my producers knew he was giving it to me.
accessories: salavation army, goodwill, homegoods and local thrift stores.
TOTAL: around $350.
this office space is filled with items i have collected over the years. not just one fail swoop.
if you need help pulling a room together you can email me at rashon@rashoncarraway.com. id love to work with you.
21 comments:
Your office is incredible! I'm absolutely smitten! Where is The statue on top of the bookshelf from?
Hi Rashon,
Your office turned out rather nicely and "manly" :~) I am especially fond of the desk and matching lamps, nice touch! I also love the hutch! I found a similar hutch at Goodwill years ago for $20.00. I painted it and now it's a unique one-of-a-kind piece that I use in my living room for books, african statues and other decorative pieces. Thanks for the inspiration and keep doing your thing :~)
It turned out great -- so many people are turning their dining rooms into offices and I think it's a great idea! Love everything you do! BTW - Lynda from Focal Point got me hooked on you! And, I've been following you for a while now...love your work.
WOW...... I am shock.
I love every single piece of furniture.
Your Work is amazing!
Thank you Mr. Goodwill!
WOWZERS!!!! This is stunning... I would LOVE to work in that office... (Tehehehe)
Well done! Love the bust with the bow-tie! So fun!
You new office looks so classy and masculine. Love all the little details.
Lovely, and collected over time? The best of the best!
Everything looks great and that pop of color from the pillow is perfect. You definitely get great finds. I am loving that campaign chest.
I love the hutch behind your desk, the flat brass door pulls make that older piece very masculine, and modern. You have a great eye!
The flat brass door pulls on the dresser behind your very cool chair make that vintage dresser appear very masculine and modern. You are one cool cat, Mr.Rashon.
Fabulous! Love the masculinity of this room. Every line seems to be precise. I'm amazed at the quality of things you find so inexpensively. Great job!
Love your office makeover. Those lamps are amazing. Which goodwill are you shopping at? I live in NY as well, but the ones in the suburbs don't seem to have all of the treasures you seem to find. Are you shopping in the city? Great job as always. Enjoyed your makeover the other day on Nate. Awesome find with that buffet.
Love it! I sent you an email for some help w/ my digs.
This looks fab.
Judy: I dont live in NY. I live in SC. It seems like Im in NY a lot doesnt it? LOL.
Im in NY when Im taping for Nate.
A Big Lots opened close to me but I would have never thought to look for furniture there. Thanks for the hot tip!
I love your office, Rashon. It's gorgeous! Great job! Amazing budget!
This is so you. I turned my unused formal dining into an office too. Saw you on Nate AGAIN. You rock.
Now THAT is an office! Everything looks great and prices are amazing. I do think the hutch is a special piece and feel the (leatherbound?) books transport it to a different era.
Super manly and sharp looking! Love the bow tie on the Caesar bust! What a lovely gift from Mr. Berkus! You are bound to love that piece forever!
Kelle
I absolutely love it, especially because it has all your signature colours and stripes. Even the encyclopedia in the hutch like your scheme! What a lovely gift and I'm sure it means a lot to you. Enjoy! Annie x.
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