02 April 2015

Office Space Styling

I have been working extra hours from home lately.  The problem is I live in a small condo, so finding space to do my work has been difficult.  I often find myself bouncing around from dining room table, to couch, to bed, etc.  I decided enough was enough and I needed to find somewhere to set my laptop and do work in space I felt comfortable in.  Not only would this space be great for working from home, but it would also be a creative space for me to work on blog posts.

I have been souring pinterest for ideas on how to make a great work area with very little space.  I decided my space had to meet three qualities if I was going to feel comfortable in it:

1. Small but effective - I don't have a lot of space to work with, so making sure I have everything I need while not being over-cluttered is very important.

2. Inspirational - I love to have inspirational quotes all around me to keep me motivated and working hard.

3. Stylish - If I want to embrace my creativity, I need to style the space so that it fits my personality and looks beautiful as well.

After hours of Pinteresting, here are a couple of photos I found as inspiration for my work area.

photo credit: Homey Oh My! 

 photo credit: Style Me Pretty


I decided to put together some of the pieces I have been eying up for my work area.  I want it to be feminine, but professional.  I love using the colors mint and gold together, but I think a little bit of pink will add some brightness and cheer to the mix.


1. Quoted coffee mug - I drink a lot of coffee while I work.  It keeps me going.  I love this mug because it not only helps keep me caffeinated, but it also makes me feel important with the "like a boss" quote.

2. Fun notepads - I am constantly writing down notes and ideas while I work.  I love these Kate Spade notepads because they double as a functional item as well as a decor item with the cute covers!

3. Mouse pad - I must have a mouse while I work.  I cannot stand the track pad on lap tops so I always have a wireless mouse and mouse pad handy.   Zazzle has a lot of really cute and affordable options for mouse pads.

4. Desk Organizer - I always seem to collect a lot of desk nick-nacks such as pens, highlighters, scissors, etc.  This desk organizer by Nate Berkus from Target fits well with my work space style.

5. Flowers - Every space needs some flowers.  You can always count on One Kings Lane to deliver on the faux flower department.

6. File Folders - I always go through tons of folders.  These mint colored folders from Nate Berkus for Target are a perfect way to ad some style to an otherwise boring desk accessory.

7. Pens - forget the normal black and blue ink.  Opt for these gold and silver gel pens from PaperSource to add some flare to your notes.

8. Printed wall art -  I recently came across this cute Etsy shop, FashionandFeathers, from a fellow blogger, and you have to check this stuff out!  She has the cutest wall prints.  I love this #WorkIt print for some quick motivation.

I will definitely be posting pictures once the final product is complete... so stay tuned!

11 comments:

  1. Such adorable office accessories! I want them all for my office

    Mel
    http://www.girlandthepolkadot.com/

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    1. Thanks! I love all the beautiful things out there now for office design. Offices no longer need to be boring!

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  2. This is such great post and perfect timing for me - our company recently moved into a brand new building which means a blank canvas for me to decorate my little office space! I'm so inspired by the first picture and love your suggestions - definitely want to run to Target now and buy all their cute decor!

    XO
    VanityPear

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    1. Yes, Target definitely has some great options for office accessories! Have fun styling your space!

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  3. So excited to see photos of your new office space! I was loving all the acrylic style organizers so I bought up a bunch for my office at work. Other than a family photo that's all my decor. (; Can't wait for some inspiration.

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    1. I love that there are so many options out there for making an office space more beautiful! Family photos are always a must for office space :-)

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  4. I love this home office inspiration! I'm the same way and need to set up a nice space for myself as well. Thanks for sharing these photos :-)

    Heidi
    www.wishesandreality.com

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  5. I've been wanting to create a motivating, stylish office space in my home. Thanks for featuring my print! It goes perfectly with some of your other features!!

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  6. I love the office designs and the gold accents!

    www.travelfashionlife.com

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  7. I have been working on putting some more finishing touches on my office space, so this post was super helpful. You picked out some adorable things!

    xoxo
    Kat

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