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May 15, 2017 18 Comments

My Home Office Reveal

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Creating a dedicated home office has been on my list ever since we moved into our house. We determined that the best place to put the office was in the dining room, for two reasons. One, it didn’t make sense for us to have a formal dining room and two, it’s conveniently located in the house. It’s right off the kitchen and has french doors that open up to the living room. While distracting at times, having the ability to look out into the living room and see what the kids are up to is very convenient.

Before I show you the full reveal, here’s a quick trip down memory lane so you can see what our home office looked like before.

When we first moved in it was two-toned and the colors were questionable. There was old stained carpet that we had already pulled up before this photo was taken. After a few weeks, we had painted and added new flooring and a new light fixture – I moved into the office. I quickly learned that this set up wasn’t very functional.

And too often my office looked like this (shot from my real home tour last year).

After living in the space for about a year, I learned what worked and what didn’t so when it was time to really decorate it, I had a better idea of what was going to work in the long run.

Since Matt and I sometimes work in here together, I decided two smaller desks would work better than one larger one. This smaller waterfall edge desk is perfect a perfect fit and centers the room.

The other desk is along the wall and it houses the big computer and my sewing machine. I’m so happy to have some dedicated space for my sewing machine!

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Eames Dining Chairs | White Desk

I also grabbed these Eames chairs for the office.

They are dining room chairs that can literally work in any space. I love the modern design and they are so comfy – perfect for a workspace.

ottoman|pink throw

Another important aspect to this the newly designed home office is this little sitting area. Working from home, I find myself taking my computer all around the house looking for a cozy spot. This is my favorite cozy spot! I love resting my feet on the ottoman and planning out blog posts or catching up on social media.

Often times, I’ll just come sit here when my desk is overflowing with papers. I still need to figure out a window treatment for this window but I’m taking my time waiting on the perfect solution.

You can see in corner, I have my printing station. The blue letter boxes are full of notecards and notebooks while the cubbies are all full of different type of paper for printing and other projects.

My fiddle leaf fig loves it in here and he is thriving! Two new leaves already – Mama’s finally got it right.

I’m basically in love with this room and when I’m not working in here, I’m hiding in that little chair in the corner. Okay, not all of the time but some of the time 😉

 

 

 

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Brittany Wise says

    May 15, 2017 at 7:56 am

    Your office looks beautiful! I love the wall paper, everything works with it so well 🙂

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  2. Debbie Fitch says

    May 15, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Chelsea, the home office is gorgeous! I would be so inspired if I had such an elegant, sophisticated space to work. You did good girl!

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  3. Erica says

    May 15, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I. AM. DYING. Dying! This is absolutely THE MOST beautiful office I have ever seen. I mean it! I want to buy every single thing in here and make my own little office just like this. You have the best eye for design, and this looks incredible!

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  4. APRIL HOFF says

    May 15, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    Ooooooohhhh, girl! Your office is gorgeous! What a fresh and pretty space to work! Love it! 🙂

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  5. Krista says

    May 15, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    Chelsea!! It is so gorgeous! I LOVE that wall!! Great job, friend!

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  6. Stacy Risenmay says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    Oh my stars! It’s STUNNING!!! That last photo especially took my breath away!

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  7. Mary Beth says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Oh, Chelsea, your office looks absolutely beautiful. So feminine and organized – I wish my office looked like this.

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  8. Betty says

    May 21, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Wow! It looks fabulous!!!!

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  9. Laura / Pet Scribbles says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:53 am

    What a gorgeous space you’ve put together! Love it!

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  10. Amy Anderson says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    I love those dining room chairs and I want them for my new dining room table! I must have them! All of it is so pretty .. . . thanks for sharing!

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  11. Christene says

    May 27, 2017 at 10:34 am

    Ahh Chelsea!!! This looks so beautiful! I love everything about it but I think my favorite part is that wallpaper. It’s so bright and fun and cheery! Makes going into your office every morning so much more enjoyable. Now you’ve got me thinking of all kinds of ways I can make my office pretty 🙂

    >> Christene
    Keys to Inspiration

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  12. Cait says

    June 24, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Love this! I would never leave this room! Where is this wallpaper from?

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  13. Tammy says

    October 9, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I LOVE the wallpaper. Where did you get it?

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    • Chelsea says

      October 10, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      It’s from Walls Need Love!

      Reply
  14. Roxanne says

    September 28, 2018 at 8:16 am

    This office is SO beautiful! I loved the real home shot too, we all have those! Pinning and sharing this one!

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It’s been a whole year since my dining my room l It’s been a whole year since my dining my room looked like this. It’s been a long year, hasn’t it? This space is regularly filled with books and school supplies and two giggling girls. I don’t know if we ever go back to normal from here but there’s a lot from this time that I want to take with me in to the future. How about you? 
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My kids fight all day long but when the time comes My kids fight all day long but when the time comes for them to go to sleep they snuggle up in the same bed and it gives me allll the mama feels. It’s getting pretty tight on the top bunk with them squeezed into a twin but they never complain.

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