Guest Picks: Create a Dreamy Home Office With Cottage-Inspired Items
A high-backed woven chair is an unexpected choice for an office. The natural material provides texture in a room with white or light-colored furniture. A cute throw pillow can be added for additional comfort and interest.
This pretty pillow can be used as a simple decoration, as a backrest on your office chair, or as a traditional pillow if you are stuck working late and need to take a snooze right on your desk!
I love the vintage appeal of this task lamp. The oil-rubbed bronze finish contrasts nicely on a crisp, white desk.
I've been known to be a bit of a paper hoarder. This moveable trolley would be a great place to organize papers, bills or other supplies. It could also be a pretty place to store a printer or other office electronics.
Rattan magazine files are so much nicer than the common cardboard ones. I would use a bunch of them to organize my magazine collections (which may or may not be out of control). They could also be used to file bills or store photo albums.
Every workspace needs some pretty visual inspiration. These oversize prints from Restoration Hardware Baby & Child are anything but babyish. If I don't end up using them in my future office, I might try them in my bedroom!
I would use this tiny chalkboard to write my to-do lists ā itās so much better than those pesky Post-it notes that always seem to get lost! Plus, the scalloped border adds some cottage-style charm and makes it unique from all the rest.
What a clever way to keep cords and cables hidden and your iPhone charged and accessible. This Etsy find comes in various book and color choices.
A cubby wall system is a great way to keep a work area open and free of clutter. Plus, ordinary items make great display pieces when grouped together in nice containers. For example, a pile of paper clips would look adorable stored in a vintage milk bottle in one of the cubbies.
A soft, striped linen-blend shade is the perfect way to dress up a window and still let in much-needed natural light. This one comes in five different widths to accommodate varying window sizes.
This wire trash basket has an old farmhouse feel to it. Even crumpled up pieces of paper would look cute tossed inside!
If Iām not losing track of time, Iām trying to schedule about a hundred snack breaks. Keeping tabs on the time might be easier with this monochromatic alarm clock. Itās adorable!
A barn wood dog isnāt a typical office item; however, workspaces canāt always be just about work. Add this little pup as a little bit of fun, or use him as an old-fashioned paperweight.
An area rug can anchor a workspace. Place it under the desk and office chair to create a designated work zone. This rug has a contemporary pattern, but it is small and subtle enough to use in a casual cottage space.
Extra storage in an office is essential. These large bins are versatile enough to use on a shelf for paper, books, magazines or other office supplies. I would use one for my blank CDs and DVDs, as I use them so often that I need to have them visible and easily accessible.
An absolute must-have in my future home office is an inspiration board. The large size of this version provides ample room for photos, quotes, fabric samples, magazine clippings and anything else that may come along.
I would love to have this twine and scissor duo handy for quick packaging and wrapping. Itās a display piece all on its own.
Iām the type of person who likes to have a place for everything. The many compartments on this pen holder would be perfect for keeping my pencils, pens, Sharpies and scissors perfectly organized.
I love the walnut color and chunky size of these letter bookends. Use them to create a display of your favorite books or to keep current ready close at hand. I would use them on my desk to hold the library books that I always seem to forget to return on time!Next: So Your Style Is: Cottage
This desk has cottage charm written all over it. And those tiny drawers are must-haves. They add hidden storage for the not-so-pretty office supplies like Scotch tape and twist ties. Plus, itās the perfect size. The worktop is large enough to hold a computer, a lamp and various office accessories. But itās also small enough that it can be tucked in along a wall in a bedroom or family room to create an office area.
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