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How to complete this office?

6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

How to complete back wall. What would you add or change?


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  • 6 years ago

    I would put the chair on the other side of the desk and face the door while sitting. A mirror would reflect light and make the room feel larger :)

  • 6 years ago

    Agree with jck910. I see a screen but no computer or keyboard? Where is the screen plugged in? I'd definitely put art between the shelves. You can probably find something you love with both pink and orange in it on a site like Minted, for example. This one is called Vault of Dreamers.

    I'd probably "style" the shelves differently as well. More books for me, less small decorative elements. But that's because I have books and don't like dusting small picture frames on shelves. I don't like needing to find "something" to put on shelves, if that makes sense. Imo, bookshelves are in room for essential storage, not necessarily to fill space.

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Room feels staged, will it be used as is?

    If so, before deciding on wall, wondering If you considered desk actually up against the wall, if space permitted. Then a series of prints, vs a large item, would be complimentary.

    Another thought, assume you prefer not to have the wires seen from doorway and why you set up it up this way? (where is the outlet?) I think the advantage of sitting on opposite side outweighs seeing a wire. Then I would add a large piece of art on back wall.

    Third idea is to place bookcases together, add prints on both sides and remove the items on top and other orange item. If ceiling is high and you want something on top, add low baskets and one or two more on shelves


  • 6 years ago

    I agree with HU-240783200...nchair on the other side. Also, id remove the items on the top of the shelves (unless you have cathedral ceilings)... I'd also ditch the pink orndotch the orange - they're too competitive. Choose one and stick with it... Also, maybe something to cover the top of the arched windows?... overall a really pretty room! 😀

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Always think "function" first. What is the purpose of this room? Does someone use the desk? Can you please move the chair to behind the desk?

  • 6 years ago

    It looks like this is for recording blogs. If that is the case you may want to record something and see what is visible from the camera. Since the picture is facing the camera we can't tell what the camera will see. The glass doors may cause issues with glare.


    I would probably switch the camera to the other wall and have the desk face the doors. So much depends on what you are recording that it is difficult to recommend a setup for the back wall. What do you want to share, what will be a distraction. A makeup blog -you want something pretty in the background. A data analysis blog you want a strong geometric design or dark background with a white board - something that appeals to math minded people.


    You may have a reason for wanting the camera in the current position, but without full information it is tough to provide good advice.

  • 6 years ago

    What a pretty room! How much do you want to change? If you plan to keep everything as is, I would add one large piece of colorful art to that wall.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I love mixing orange with your pinks. Very chic. Function as office doesn’t work. Might consider a white floating desk top shelf between bookcases. Art above shelf. But not sure what functional needs you have.

  • 6 years ago

    Wow thank u so much. So many great ideas. I have literally moved that desk to so many spots. I did have the chair on the other side facing out and I did not like the monitor back was showing so I moved it this way to see what I thought. I usually hook up my laptop to the monitor for a second screen. I work some from home on my laptop at night or weekends . I def love the idea of some colorful wall art. I was unsure about the pink and orange. I am also a blogger so yes the room is a bit staged. I like the idea of more books. So many ideas to help me finish this room. So many great ideas to consider. Thank u everyone.

  • 6 years ago

    @tartanmeup I love that picture.