Thanks! The flat pine boards around the frame are actually about 1/4" to the right of the vertical inside boards, and then painted, so you can see that inside seam, and if I were to put even panelling nails in, they'd show. :( BUT...I might be able to get away with pounding in some straight-pins, which I've used to hang small pictures & accessories at home, so would imagine that they'd hold a bit of fishing line tied to them on the outside edge. (Pounded into the seam where it meets the sheetrock). I may also be able to use push-pins...you know...put up some memos that I never read as though they are reference materials...hehe BUT...I think I can definitely work with the jam-fit rod(s) and some fishing line! I could put one vertical, and one horizontal, and make a 'grid' with the fishing line so the plant covers a portion of the upper-corner of the window. The mini-blind is mounted RIGHT AGAINST THE WINDOW, so putting behind is also not an option >:( Thank you SO much for the ideas! I knew I could count on this group!

If the paneling is in good condition, you can prime and paint over it for a very inexpensive renewal of the look. I did this in my home office, which had dark paneling and the room was transformed. I also put down bamboo flooring rather than laminate, which is more durable, though in my previous office I used laminate and it was adequate, it just doesn't tolerate any wetness.

I suggest you make a list of all the things you need to do /all the things you need to store in your office. Only once you've analyzed your personal needs can you determine exactly what's "enough" for you. Personally, we're going to have less office space than you are proposing ... but my husband's retired, and I'm very near retirement, so our "office needs" are very small. Consider these things: - Do you want an office just off the kitchen /living area so you can "be part of things" ... or do you want a spot in a more remote /quieter part of the house? - Where will you store books? Files? Wrapping paper? Craft items? Other unique items? - Do you need a spot to recharge laptops, tablets, phones? Don't skimp on electrical outlets. - Do you need to be able to close a door so you can have quiet /make a phone call /listen to music? In a small space, do consider the door swing; this might be a place for a pocket door. - What type of lighting do you need? This is not a skimp item. - Air circulation can be difficult in a small space. Consider a ceiling fan or a spot for a small fan on a shelf.

Thinking of using Cyberspace (dark navy/grey/black) in a small home office. The room is only around 10 x 11 and has one window on the eastern wall, gets medium light throughout the day. The carpet is white/light grey and office furniture is gray washed. The room also features a chair rail on each wall so was debating of doing all over color or just cyberspace on bottom or top. White on the rest and white trim. Ideas/suggestions? Don’t mind if it feels dark/cozy but don’t want it to feel like a depressing cave. Photos show paint samples and furniture color.