Decorating with Gray

We're considering gray for our office. The shades are black, the shelving is white and black-brown (from Ikea), and we need a change on the walls. I love charcoal but learned my lesson with dark colors when I insisted on chocolate brown for the living room a few years back.

Perhaps just an accent wall?

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I Heart: light filled office spaces

Retro wallpaper? Check. Big, bright windows? Check. Mid-century styling? Check. Let's get to work!

Which one do you like? Leave me comments, let me know...

Yes, I've been a copycat ~ images via.

Design Inspiration: Office

It seems like we may never finish remaking our office space. Originally designed to be a dining room, like many of you, we use our spaces for multiple purposes, and our office is no exception. Being a pass-through space to both our kitchen and living rooms, our ultimate goal is to maximize our storage and keep everything behind closed doors to cut the visual clutter. Enter Ikea, Craigslist, yard sales and plenty of DIY and creative thinking.

These spaces were all created in less-than-traditional rooms (closet, attic, garage and shed) and they inspire me to continue my quest for our perfect office space!

DIY Project: Upcycled Painted Filing Cabinet

Repainting a filing cabinet is a quick and affordable way to bring a fun color into your home office. I found this DIY project online and thought you all might enjoy it.

YOU WILL NEED:

Metal file cabinet(s)

Drop cloth

Screwdriver

Sandpaper

Primer

Rust resistant spray paint

NOTE: Always work outside when painting for proper ventilation!!

1. Remove all hardware first. Pull out all of the drawers so you can spray each one individually and allow them to dry separately.

2. Clean your cabinet of any marks, rust or debris, then sand lightly to give the surface some tooth for the paint to grab onto.

3. Use a spray paint primer (available from any hardware shop or home store). Apply primer from about 12" away, erring on the side of caution by applying even, light coats. Allow to dry overnight.

4. Spray paint in the same manner the primer was applied (work slow and steady to avoid streaks or uneven sections). Allow to dry at least overnight before use.

FOUND HERE.

Design Inspiration: Pottery Barn Office

This is just the type of space I would LOVE for my office. Fresh, clean, open, white, natural light. Plenty of storage. Wall of windows with a view (well, I've got that already!)

A girl can dream...

FOUND HERE.