A peak into a fabulous home office dubbed as the “mom cave” filled with thrifty finds…

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I finally caught up on some reads with online shelter mags and realized I been missing out on some office eye candy! I love a room that has an eclectic mix of styles and colors. One that has visual richness from the colors and textures. One that oozes femininity but still has masculine structured touches. And to have the beauty of ones heels on display? Yes ma’am…visualgasms for me.

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Saudah Saleem of Saudah Saleem Interiors is very house proud. She decided she and her husband could function with a bedroom in a smaller room with just the bed and nightstands, allowing the master to convert into her closet/office/mom cave.

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The lamp was a thrift store find and paired with a linen shade and greek key trim found on clearance at walmart…

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She didn’t want heaviness that a wooden desk would bring considering the bookshelves so she opted for a sawhorse desk with a glass top to keep if airy and allow you to see the beauty of the rug.

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Her tips for creating a space that fits your needs is to start with assessing the room or area and determine the crucial functions. Next is determining what inspires you and the things that make you happy. Not to get caught up in the rules of design and instead make your own rules. Always purchase what you love and you’ll love what you have. I think those are great tips…

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{images via House of Fifty}

Common Denominator: 2 rounds of 3 pics with 1 similarity. Can you find it?

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Can you find the similarity between the images above? Now what about the images below?

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Perfect example of balanced styling. This is when I can dig asymmetrical decor…

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iWant: a Zebra bench…

{via Life Grace Blog}

Y’all know how much I love me some zebra prints and for me, it’s best when done in smaller increments. A zebra bench would be the perfect addition to my apt. Now talk about inspiring work spaces. This home office is quite lovely and the pops of colors is sure to ignite some energy. The arched bookcases, CHECKERBOARD marble floor & hot pink tufted wingback chair gets the thumbs up from me…

{designed by Jennifer Ferreira}

This bench serves double duty as a table. Design Tip: if you have limited room and need extra seating, you’re going to get an ottoman with enough cushion for comfort. But in order to have it function as a table, simply use Trays. They keep everything sturdy…

This velvet sofa screams “lounge on me”. Maybe iWant that too :-) .

{other images via my Pinterest}

I love Grapes & Plums…not just the fruit but within interiors…

I’ve said before how black is my fav color but purple has always been my runner-up. It’s a hue that has so many shades. The color is rich and royal and these interiors are downright glam. The above image from this November’s Elle Decor is striking. The grape hued lacquered finished bookshelving is giving me all sorts of visualgasms.
The magenta colored flowers make for a pretty contrast. When you’re doing a monochromatic scheme, keep it interesting by layering tons of textures and fabrics.
One thing you can do to hide an unsightly dining table is drape it with a fabulous print fabric. I love anything zebra. Draping a floor length tablecloth is a good way to keep it flirty & feminine.
I like a home that isn’t afraid of color. You don’t always have to keep the wall color the same through out the house. Especially if you have a home with formal living/dining rooms (basically no open floorplans), it’s much easier to have multiple palettes. Considering different rooms evoke different moods, I think it’s a win win situation. Maybe keep a sense of cohesiveness by keeping the styles of decor & furniture the same through out the space…
Now on my phone this glamorous work space looks purple. Lucite ghost chair gets a little cozier with the fur (hopefully faux)… So which post had the best purple interiors? This or That?
{All other images via Elle Decor, Pinterest & Conspicuous Style}

My Brother is a construction worker but I never noticed Sawhorse Desks until now…

{Centsational Girl}

I am going to get me one of these desks…even if I buy the legs from Ikea and repurpose a wooden door and slap some glass on top. I’m getting this styled desk…

{Apartment Therapy}

 

{Lonny Mag}

 These FLOORS! I am going to have herringbone wooden floors whenever I buy property. It’s a must…

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PT 1: I’m borderline obsessed w/home offices & work spaces…

{Arianna Belle}

{Maison Boheme}

I know before I wanted a WHITE LAQUERED DESK but this here, this gold one is the business!! It would be even more fabulous if my name began with a Z.

{Modern Declaration}

This is a very pretty work space and I like the GALLERY WALL display. I think the calming colors of gray and white work really well…

 

{Arianna Belle}

Now I do love an INSPIRATION BOARD particularily one confined to a FRAME but I guess if you must tape something to the wall, using colored tape is the way to go…

{Mary Mcdonald}

{Curbly}

If you really like the idea of a large square surface, consider pairing two desks together for form one. It’s also good if the office space needs work room for two people…

{Decor Pad}

Loving the LUCITE trunk. Color coordinated baskets and magazine holders help unify the scheme. Is that a chevron tissue box?

{Delight by Design}

I think this is a perfect example of dorm room chic for the college student who will be spending endless nights studying and writing papers…

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Twinkle twinkle little star….Decorating with disco balls…

I love love love this space.  When I came across it on Pinterest, then came across a disco ball’d globe, I thought it would be cool to see what other interiors used one. Adding the disco ball makes it carefree and fun. Tho I don’t think I would really want one for my space, it doesn’t stop me from liking it in these…

{shelterness}

Disco ball’d out clawfoot tub & toilet seat is doing the most…but somewhere I can see a celeb like Katy Perry having this…

I first posted this pic in the topic about converting CLOSETS INTO OFFICE SPACES. Having the disco ball in the backyard space below is completely unexpected amidst all the natural elements (woods, stones). It lets visitors know you don’t take yourself too seriously.

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Inspiring home office work spaces w/inspiration boards…

I have been compiling images and snatches from magazines since middle school. I will be 29 in less than two months. So to see home offices with those images, fabric inspiration and whatever else fancies a person on display, makes me happy. I like a well organized space but this is the only area of a home I can tolerate some subtle chaos…

In making an inspiration board, there’s really no rules. Simply tear out of magazines whatever inspires you. From certain colors to fashions to places you want to travel. You can add fabric samples to give it texture and even paint swatches. The inspiration will constantly revolve so what may be tomorrow, may be totally different in a month or two. The inspiration is endless…

{BHG}

 This is so industrial but I love it. The pop of mustard against the gray and black scheme is refreshing. I like the antique decor like the fan, exposed radiator, even the lampshade, which looks as if it seen better days. The cork desk is even nice for this kind of setting…

{A Punch of Color}

{House of Turquoise}

Adore this stainless steel stylized desk….

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