Apr 3, 2014

one room challenge link event: my mini office

i have decided to join in on the fun with the one room challenge link event!


linda, from calling it home invites 20 design oriented bloggers to redo one room in their home in 6 weeks. each wednesday they will post about their progress, and on thursdays, she invites anyone to participate!
i don't know about you, but i always love watching everyones rooms come together over the 6 weeks! i love hearing about the thought process behind decisions, and seeing the challenges that everyone overcomes in each of their spaces.

so, what space will i be sharing?
MY MINI OFFICE!

i have been sloooooowly planning out my mini office since we moved in last summer, and i figured this would give me the motivation to finish it in the next six weeks.

here is the room now:
 as you can see, a very blank slate. the vintage desk will be staying, but a LOT of other stuff will be added over the next 6 weeks! you can read a little bit more about this room here and here.


just for reference, this is a small "pocket" office on the main floor of my house, just off the kitchen.
my kids seem to think it is a laundry bin/trash can...yeah. this has become where they dump anything that they don't want to put away in the RIGHT place. the picture above is after i spent an hour cleaning it!





and here is the design plan that i came up with a few weeks ago:



and here is what i hope to accomplish in the next 6 weeks:
*paint walls
*put together and install the new ikea best storage unit
*add roman shade to window
*reupholster vintage office chair
*install new light fixture
*add shelving above  storage unit
*hang gallery wall

i will have an update every week, so come back and check out my progress!



18 comments:

  1. Love your design board and those floors are gorg! Looking forward to following along!

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  2. Looks like a great plan for a cozy and productive space! Don't you love a good challenge to get things moving?!

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    1. SO true! this was just the kick in the pants that i needed!

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  3. Love everything you do, so I'm sure this will be great too.

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    1. well, thank you!! i am blushing. stop....no, keep going...:) ha!

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  4. This is going to be a little jewel box of a room, I can't wait to see it all come together Autumn!

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    1. thanks lisa! that is exactly what i am hoping for--a little jewel box of a room, filled with storage and things that make me happy. :)

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  5. I'm not terribly in love with gallery walls, but I've really liked what you've done so far on your place so, I'm excited to see how you pull that together. I love everything else you've chosen! I'm excited to tag along for the reveal!

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  6. Loving the wall color! I think it will be so cozy in that space! Exited to follow along!

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  7. That is gonna be one hot office! And a great little respite.

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  8. I love your design plan, looking forward to following along!

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  9. Can't wait to see that blue paint in action.

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    1. oh, it looks super great! can't wait to post some pictures. :)

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  10. Hi Autumn, I love where this is located in your home. It really is the perfect spot for an office. Your plan is lovely. I find that sometimes putting an Ikea piece of furniture together can take six weeks for just that :). Thanks for joining in.

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    1. ha! yes--those ikea pieces can be challenging to put together. i may just get everything done in the next week and spend the last 4 putting it together. :) this is my first time participating, and i have to say thanks you for hosting such a fun and interactive challenge!

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  11. Oh, how pretty your plans are!!! Love blue and gold! Can't wait to see more! Good luck!

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  12. I love your plan! Can't wait to see how it comes together.

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  13. I always love your work and this will be no exception. Can't wait! We will have very similar wall colors for this challenge and totally different rooms. So fun!

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