Please help me decorate/organize/layout my very small office!
6 years ago
I am itching to do something with my office. My husband and I finally were able to get our hands on some base cabinets to build a new desk.... unfortunately, they are 24ish" deep so that means they jutted out far more than I had originally planned, so no L shaped desk was possible, without going in front of the window... which was completely shut down by my husband. So it looks like we are going to have a large straight desk across the wall. We also have a large safe in the corner along with a cabinet that has our printer on top of it and paper, etc. in the storage of the cabinet. On the right is a 3 cube storage system that has bins with craft supplies, etc. in it. I am thinking we definitely need a new rug in this space to lighten it up and I almost feel like something else is needed in order for the space to be better organized, less cluttered, and tidy. Also, does anyone have any suggestions for decorating, etc? The desk will be hopefully completed this weekend, with a dark wood top and white drawers with silver pulls. Thanks!
PS the space is approximately 8'x11'- very small. :)
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Comments (9)Every single time I've moved, I've unpacked the kitchen and put stuff in what seemed like a logical place. And every single time, about a month later, I have to completely reorganize the kitchen. So don't feel badly that you are struggling with this. I think we tend to follow the organization we had in our last kitchen, but that doesn't work for the new kitchen unless it is identical. First, for the odd, tall cabinet. Can you take out the spice rack and use it as a broom closet? Or install other shelves to make it more usable? Second, try organizing by "centers." A meal prep center. A baking center. A clean-up center. An eating center (if you have an eat-in kitchen). The prep center would have access to the sink for washing veggies, a place to chop and dice and mince, a place to cook the food. The baking center would have access to baking ingredients, the mixer, baking pans, etc. It helps to think outside the box sometimes. I had a kitchen with a small cabinet on one side of the stove and nothing but wall on the other. Like you, I tried to keep the pots and pans in the cabinet and it was a nightmare every time I tried to get something out or put something back. I finally used the small cabinet to hold cookie sheets and other baking pans on the vertical, and put a small stainless shelving unit on the other side of the stove for the pots and pans I used every day. There was plenty of cabinet space in that kitchen, but very little of it was near the stove. The stove was near the sink, so by putting the shelves where I did, I could easily grab a pan and fill it with water and put it on the stove with just a few steps. Consider putting the pots and pans in some of the drawers, if any are deep enough. It might actually be easier to deal with them in a drawer--they won't be stacked on top of each other, they will be easier to see, as some of them won't be hiding behind the others. Or put just the few pots and pans you use daily in the oven-side cabinets and store the others elsewhere in the kitchen. There's no rule that they all have to be in the same place....See MoreYet another 'help me decorate my office' question ...
Comments (15)I reached a decision and have a couple more things on order now. I received the mission-style lamp and absolutely love it. The base is less coppery looking than in the photo - more dark antiqued bronze. Love it, love it. So here's the lineup for my new space, and I think it'll all be very pretty, somewhat understated (for me, anyway), and in keeping with the surrounding decor. -Sorry the photos are not to scale. It's not a huge clock, only 12" x 12", and it will hang over my computer. I ended up choosing this particular tapestry because after spending time in the new space (I'm currently back and forth between offices until next week), it is perfect with the flooring, the lamp, and the guest chairs opposite my desk (they are mahogany stained with deep navy upholstery). I have brought in a little art pottery piece in muted blues that I got at Stonehenge and will also bring in one more artisan-crafted bowl from home (in shades of green and copper). I'm very pleased with how this is all coming together, and thank those of you who gave me input and encouragement very much!...See MoreHelp me organize my closet, please?
Comments (4)Hats: Put hat hooks along the left wall, above shoulder height. Or hat cubbies above shoulder level. Shoes: consider this idea along the left-hand wall, above shoulder level http://www.ikeahackers.net/2016/07/organized-shoe-storage-without-using-inch-precious-floor-space.html Shelving: you have room for at least one shelf above the current top shelf, running all the way around the closet. Hat boxes, seldom-worn shoes, holiday decor ... On the right, a short section for hanging robes and walking clearance, then SHALLOW shelves for folded clothing, with baskets for underwear. If you store shoes sideways (parallel to the wall) even big shoes fit on shallow shelves. I've seen some good things done with bookcases (Ikea Billy) for closet shelving. Buy extra shelves and adjust them to suit the height of the shoes. Rods: I would consider making the left hand space all rods, with a double rod section for shirts and single for dresses - you are losing a lot in the corner. Or, if some of the hanging things would be folded on shelves if you had more shelves, figure out how much rod space you really need, add about 50% to it, and make the rest shelving. Instead of the standard height, put the top rod as high as you can comfortably reach up to hang and remove clothing, with drawers below. Drawers: Small dressers can be stuck under the hanging clothing easily, once you know what you need. Baskets on shelves can replace drawers for corralling small things and underwear. Back of the closet: flat hanging - scarves, belts, ties https://coopandhome.com/2015/01/25/150-custom-closet-system/...See MorePlease help me decorate my small dining space!
Comments (16)unfortunately, we do not have a room that is near the dining area that could be used. We pretty much use this "breakfast nook" as our sole dining space. We have considered a banquette, but our concern was that it would take up more space than what is available. However, the dining set that I shared, in the description, the dimensions state that it is 48" x 36", which makes it narrower and rectangle, which is why we chose it for that space. I think, in that picture, it just looks square, but it is actually rectangle! It has a leaf built into it; here is a picture of it with the leaf added to it, bringing the length to 66" we were planning on putting the table against the wall like the current one is set up and putting the chairs on either end and along the side to leave adequate space when it is just the three of us (we are a small family) As for the china hutch, thank you klfische, I agree, that something shorter with artwork would be better suited to the space, which is why I wanted to invest in a buffet or server instead. I was actually considering the purchase of a base cabinet and adding decorative trim and knobs to match it to the new dining table, but my husband said we should reconfigure the current cabinet to be more suitable. I actually have a plan for the artwork to go over the top... Two framed New Orleans Jazz Fest Posters that create a pair that were created by artist Terrance Osborne. I actually created this plan to kinda see how the table would fit in relation to the space available. I actually used the measurements of the cabinets in my kitchen, etc. to figure out the wall openings, etc to get a more accurate idea of the space available! (the plan software only had a 6 chair table example available, we would actually move the table closer to the wall for the majority of the time. :) So no rug under the table or anything? I was wondering if a rug may brighten up the space, but maybe we will just do the table and repurpose the hutch and see where it goes? I will be back with pictures when all is done! ANy other suggestions are appreciated!!! :)...See MoreRelated Professionals
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