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Office Blank Slate

9 years ago

Looking for advice on how to make my little office a bit more cozy and polished. I used to have a small rug and chair, but they made the room feel cluttered. Open to


suggestions!

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    You have such beautiful windows are the drapes necessary? I would remove the decorations of the top of the hutch and purchase an upholstered light colored modern office chair.

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    I would add a rug and chair and remove the console. It serves no purpose.

  • 9 years ago

    Maybe a floor plant

  • 9 years ago

    All great suggestions. The curtains are required for the glare and the desk will have to stay where it is. I could remove the console table but I would need a floor lamp for better light when I'm working at night.

  • 9 years ago
    At first glans the drapes are overwhelming. I would remove them as your windows are beautiful on their .
    Get a more stylish office chair that's not black.
    Where you have the console you could replace it with a round table ,armchair and lamp. A place to comfortably go over paperwork or read a book.
    I would remove things on top of furniture. Fake plants look just like dead plants ,add nothing. Great room with lots of possibilities.
  • 9 years ago

    In place of the ceiling fan could you hang a really nice chandelier?

    https://livinator.com/stylish-home-offices-to-inspire/homeworkspaceideas/

  • 9 years ago

    Yes the lamp would go on the side table next to chair. Or it could be a floor lamp.

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  • 9 years ago

    what do you think of these prints over the desk?

  • 9 years ago

    What do you think of this as an option? Can't tell if this is good or bad

  • 9 years ago

    NO, you can't tell what the photo's are with so high up;(

  • 9 years ago
    What do you use the office for primarily? Do you mainly use the computer or the desk? Do you work from home or mainly do bills and paperwork?
  • 9 years ago

    What about all 4 on the entry wall?

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    I think they would look better framed in dark frames;)

  • 9 years ago

    I would remove those candlestick buffet lamps from that table and find one lamp of substance.

  • 9 years ago

    trying to decide if i send them back. i thought they were really cool online, but in person I can't seem to find a place to put them.

  • 9 years ago

    without the table...

  • 9 years ago

    I think you are trying to hard to make them work. When you bought them, where did you have in mind to put them?

  • 9 years ago

    up the stairs...but my husband doesn't like them :-/

  • 9 years ago

    OK then, said them back.

  • 9 years ago

    What else you got to show us? I am having fun;)

  • 9 years ago

    Ha...not much left. Just packed them up to go back. Back to an even more blank slate. I like not having the table there. Feels like I have so much more room in my little office.

  • 9 years ago

    I like that picture;) I would float a shelf under it.

  • 9 years ago

    interesting...i actually have one hanging around - thoughts? it's a little bookshelf for kids from pottery barn kids

  • 9 years ago

    It might be a bit small for that picture.

  • 9 years ago

    Agreed. Either way, it's better without the table. Good suggestions. Now maybe I can find a comfy chair, small table, and floor lamp? Oh and maybe a fun (faux) deerskin rug. Or is that too much?

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    9 years ago
    Find a nice kidney shaped table so you can face more of the room when you are working. Put your monitor on it. Get lamp so you can both see at night and the look from outside is pleasing. Then find a compact guest chair. Get a good desk chair that fits you so you can be comfortable and have good back support. BTW i have used that picture grouping and it is so beautiful. They are best grouped in the four pieces together. You probably were thinking of separate them going up stsirs. Try locating spot about halfway up stairs and hang as a group. You will like that look.
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    I love those pictures you are returning!

    they would look great on that side wall grouped in 4 with the chair lamp side table layered in front

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    9 years ago

    I love that set too, smm5525. they are so amazing in person.

  • 9 years ago

    Where are they from? They look to be metallic

  • 9 years ago

    Also love that blue and silver rug that's outside by the door

  • 9 years ago

    So the desk and my work station will have to stay as-is. Curtains will stay too.(need them for the glare). Thoughts on this arrangement?

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    Have you covered your windows with some of the high tech UV film to help with the glare? Good film and adjusted blinds may do it. The curtains are too heavy, too short and are weighing the room down. Consider having someone use them to make roman shades to replace the blinds. You'll get their glare blocking value without their decorative design hampering.

  • 9 years ago

    I really like the curtains. I had a taupe color in here before and it just felt blah.

  • 9 years ago

    Pictures were from Joss and Main. I loved them too, but husband was REALLY not a fan.

  • 9 years ago

    Or you could get a lighter curtain.

  • 9 years ago

    Can u remove 1 panel in the middle or would they be too narrow to close?

  • 9 years ago

    Unfortunately, I can't remove a panel. Need 6 to cover the three windows. Thoughts on this look? I think it's getting there! Colors look a little funny at night oh my camera, and I'll switch out that pillow on the chair.

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    I think this arrangement looks great! Looks inviting and comfy;) The lamp might be a tad large tho. Try sitting in the chair and see if the bulb is glaring in your eye.

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks! yes...it might be a little tall. Appreciate all of the help and suggestions. Now I just need to figure out what to do above the desk.

  • 9 years ago

    Love it! I would do nothing above desk. It's too high and will just read clutter

  • 9 years ago

    I like the little leaf statues you have now. It's simple.