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New home office ready for the Houzz touch.

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

This room was recently converted to a home office. I've been working with temporary furnishings until I was sure of how the room needs to function.









The room is small at only 116x93. All measurements on the floor plan are in inches.


The only things I want to keep from the room are the window shades. My style is mainly MCM and I love color.

I'll need a fairly large desk, a desk chair, a file cabinet, a bookcase and maybe a guest chair. I think I'd like to add a low-pile rug (or FLOR tiles) to absorb some sound and probably a new fun light fixture for the ceiling.

I'm not interested in doing built-ins, since this is not our forever-house.

Any layout and design suggestions welcome. I'll add some photos of other rooms in the house that I've redone with Houzz help to give a better idea of the style. I haven't had a room that's completely mine in a long time and I want to have fun in here!

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  • 6 years ago

    I browsed the towel aisles at Target today. Here are my favorite towel/soap dispenser combos:




    I’ll have to look at them again without the natural light coming through the window.

  • 6 years ago

    I like the neutral towels best. I don't like the raspberry with the floor. I like the two toned striped gray towel the best.

    Amoeba-meba thanked Ann
  • 6 years ago
    Amoeba, I didn’t realize your shade was custom so not something you want to think about changing. It does look ‘cleaner’ pulled up. The shade color looks different in each pic - when I see it with your rubbings, it seems to go quite well.
    Amoeba-meba thanked lisalane
  • 6 years ago
    I like the neutral towels also. And I think the space could use a tad bit of green - as in plant material. Not a big statement but maybe something narrow with some height to connect the sink and mirror. Or something smaller. Not sure what....
    Amoeba-meba thanked lisalane
  • 6 years ago
    I might paint the shade the wall color.
    Amoeba-meba thanked Ellen Tracy
  • 6 years ago

    I like the gray tone towel or gray one best & the silver soap dispenser. Yes, agree a silver maybe two tone man.

    Amoeba-meba thanked happyleg
  • PRO
    6 years ago
    My fav. It looks really nice. Didn’t realize the shade was custom. Looks too long? Maybe you could find a silver trim for the bottom edge to tie it into the wall and accents better. But overall such a sweet powder room.
    Amoeba-meba thanked Flo Mangan
  • 6 years ago

    ^ my favourite as well :)

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  • 6 years ago

    Thought you all would get a kick out of seeing a shot of my neighbors‘ PR. They have been slowly updating their house. This pink tile is something that they inherited as well as the same challenging floor tile as my house.

    I’m waiting for my friend to finish up another project before she starts on my ceiling. I also contacted the shade maker. They are remaking the shade to hopefully have it hang more smoothly.

  • 6 years ago

    I'm speechless...

    Amoeba-meba thanked babophz
  • 6 years ago

    Yup. I think that powder room calls for a sledgehammer.

    Amoeba-meba thanked drdeb1234
  • 6 years ago
    Wish I could see the picture :(
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  • 6 years ago
    As soon as I commented the picture showed up lol!
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  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I saw this ceiling treatment on another thread and had to share here. Wouldn't it be creepy to be in this tiny PR and look up to see this on the ceiling?

  • 6 years ago

    Someone did this on their ceiling? Seriously? That would creep me out big time!

    Amoeba-meba thanked babophz
  • 6 years ago

    It's actually part of an anti-smoking campaign. Someone on the other thread just brought it up for fun.

    This was also brought up:

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Totally sick! Don't do that. oh no.

    Amoeba-meba thanked Flo Mangan
  • 6 years ago

    In the campaign it's actually quite cool! And I kinda like the shark floor, could be fun in a public space like a pub.

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  • 6 years ago
    ..
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  • 6 years ago

    Don't worry. I'm not doing either of these in my PR. I only posted them because they made me pause.

  • 6 years ago

    LOL

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  • 6 years ago

    The Flor carpet tiles look great!

    Amoeba-meba thanked Ann
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Most of all, my hubby loves them, and they feel great too. Better than I even expected. So happy to give my wonderful hubby and great treat. He said it has completely transformed his space and he is thrilled. Makes me so happy!!!

    Amoeba-meba thanked Flo Mangan
  • 6 years ago

    Flo, that IS looking good! Hard to believe those are carpet tiles. Très chic!

    Amoeba-meba thanked babophz
  • 6 years ago

    Flo: Nice choice on the Flor tiles. They look great!

  • 6 years ago

    The new replacement shade arrived today! This one hangs much more neatly.

    Now I’m only waiting for my friend to start on the ceiling art.

  • 6 years ago

    Love that. Great texture. You have done such a great job on your home.

    Amoeba-meba thanked shwshw
  • 6 years ago

    Very nice! I've never seen a top finish like that before (the "flap" at the top end), is that common in the US?

    Amoeba-meba thanked babophz
  • 6 years ago

    Saw this and felt compelled to share on this thread! lol

    Amoeba-meba thanked J J
  • 6 years ago

    babophz: The flap at the top is fairly common with woven shades, I think. My living room shades also have them.

  • PRO
    6 years ago
    That “flap” is considered a self valance. Very common and it hides the top bar.
    Amoeba-meba thanked Flo Mangan
  • 6 years ago

    Thank you, ladies :)

    Amoeba-meba thanked babophz
  • 6 years ago

    For Amoeba, Flo and others who have been to the Keukenhof (and Google fans in general): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsPQvZm_rgM

    Amoeba-meba thanked babophz
  • 6 years ago
    I loved our visit to Keukenhof, it was the highlight of our honeymoon, to me at least :)
    Amoeba-meba thanked Molly
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Oh wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing. Brings back wonderful memories of our trip(s) there too! Isn't the fragrance wonderful too!? Just amazing place. @babophz that video is crazy!!!

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  • 6 years ago

    babophz: The cactus made me LOL. "No. Leave me alone."

  • 6 years ago

    Ha Amoeba, the cactus made me laugh as well - such a prickly character.

    Molly, that looks lovely! And how wonderful to come to Europe for your honeymoon! Funny thing is I've only been to the Keukenhof once, as a child and with my grandparents. Seems like most Dutch people only go there when we are either small or old, lol!

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  • 6 years ago

    babophz if you are close enough, treat yourself to a trip this year, it's truly a beautiful place to visit on a sunny day. :)

    Amoeba-meba thanked Molly
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    My Keukenhof experience:


    Turns out opening day wasn’t the best time to visit!

  • 6 years ago
    ..
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  • 6 years ago

    If I listened hard enough, I'm sure I could have heard those budding tulips laughing at me...

  • 6 years ago

    Amoeba, such a bummer!!! Good reason to visit the Netherlands again. ;)

    Amoeba-meba thanked Molly
  • 6 years ago

    I have been reading thru your dilemma again, trying to find out where you got the mural of your childhood memory photo. Hopefully you will see this and be able to respond. Thanks in advance and hope all is well.

    Amoeba-meba thanked shwshw
  • 6 years ago

    Hi shwshw! The mural was printed by Limitless Walls.

    https://www.limitlesswalls.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlbvO1qb74gIVjuNkCh1PWgQ_EAAYASAAEgJ6A_D_BwE

    Be sure to search online for a coupon code. I think I was able to get 45% off!

  • 6 years ago

    I've ordered from limitless wallpapers also and have been pleased

    Amoeba-meba thanked J J
  • 6 years ago

    Thank you!!!!

    Amoeba-meba thanked shwshw
  • 6 years ago

    I've started a dilemma for updating my house front exterior! Hope you can join me.

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5741868/need-exterior-cosmetic-advice-for-brick-georgian

  • 3 years ago

    I've started a dilemma for my bedroom! Care to join me?

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6193562/bedroom-design-advice-needed

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Hi!! Good to see you again. I will go over and check out your new post. Everything is looking so great inside and outside. I still think of you every time I see the “swimmer” picture!! Love that piece. Bbl

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