How We Transformed a Blank Wall into a Useful Office Nook - One Room Challenge Week 8
10:39 AMYou guys! We made it! We've arrived at the end of the One Room Challenge! Air hugs and jazz hands all around! What an eventful 8 weeks (in more ways than one)! I'm excited to show you the final result of the past 8 weeks- and really 8 months since we first began discussing this project. Joe and I knew we needed a place for me to work, a place for a family computer, and though I hope not (please please please), a place for the kids to 'do school,' if remote learning continues in the fall. We decided that the blank wall in the kitchen would be a great place for a DIY office nook. My goals for the office nook included:
Decorative but also useful
Storage for my camera, the kids' papers, and office supplies
Built-in elements
Kid-Friendly Design
But first, a reminder of where we came from!
And where we are now!
And some details for you...
globe (similar) | Rattan pot | Raven Plant | Small Brown Planter | Sconce (similar)
Here with you print | gold desk organizer | white + brass stapler | Wonders of Man book set (jackets removed)
file holder (painted with this spray paint) | green hanging folders | chair | antique brass hanging note roll | pencil sharpener
antique brass note roll
vintage books | pencil sharpener
Another attempt at kid-friendliness is the "Here With You" print from Juniper Print Shop. I had it printed on a mat so I could lean it against an easel without a frame. It's such a fun way to display art! The desk organizer holds binder clips, letters for our letter board, scissors, and a ruler, although I can see it holding more supplies (or different supplies) once school starts. The small basket on the desk holds the cutest jars of paper clips and push pins.
file holder (painted with this spray paint) | green hanging folders | chair | antique brass hanging note roll | pencil sharpener
antique brass note roll
When my container store organization didn't arrive in time (still waiting almost a month later!), I had to figure out another option for paper storage. Enter this cute wire hanging file holder plus these green folders which look downright vintage. Such a cute combo that cost me $16! I plan to use them for business receipts, and the kids' school papers.
Hanging file holder (spray painted with this paint) | folders | vintage children's books | brackets
These adorable vintage books full of life lessons deserve their own close-up. Not only are they adorable but the guidance is legit ♥ If you aren't a thrifter, I recommend searching Etsy for "vintage children's books." You'll pay more than you would at a thrift store but they're so charming and already curated!
The white baskets hold my camera and lenses. The other holds misc. stuff - note cards, etc. The top left art print is also from Juniper Print Shop- it's called Mercer. I found the "Wonders of Man" book set at a thrift store and I adore it.
I'm so happy with it! If you'd like to read about it from the beginning, check out the posts linked below, but first make sure to check out all the other AMAZING reveals right here!
week 1: A fresh and modern kid-friendly office nook
week 2: figuring out the shelves
week 3: shelves, brackets, and my secret weapon for shelf styling
week 4: how we installed the floating desk
week 5: canceled
week 6: how to make wall shelves out of two narrow boards
week 7: how to hang wall shelves with brackets, using wall studs
You can shop the post below (affiliate links included). I tried to include everything that wasn't thrifted, a TJ Maxx find, or something I already had, which most of it was. But guys, that's why you love me- I'm thrifty. ha.
31 comments
Wow! I am so inspired by this space! I need to create an office corner for myself and this is giving me the motivation to tackle it next!
ReplyDeleteDo it! :)
DeleteSooo good! Now you’ve got my brain turning some new ideas around...
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteI love it! Everything about it is perfect! Kid friendly but still so aesthetically pleasing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Taylor! That's always my goal for this phase!
DeleteIt looks gorgeous!
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DeleteLove this! So adorable and approachable.
ReplyDeletelove that! thank yoU!!
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ReplyDeleteLove this! So functional and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a great makeover!
ReplyDeleteTHank you!
DeleteI love how you took an unused space and made it into something so functional and inviting! The natural colors plus gold details are beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteThis was such an excellent use of a potentially dead area in your home. The neutral colors and shiplap brighten up the whole hallway!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteThis is absolutely amazing! I looooove this paint-are you willing to share the color?
ReplyDeleteBenjamin Moore Halo color matched at Home Depot!
DeleteThis transformation makes me wish I had an unused nook to create a beautiful study space. I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI love this! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteA thought about the hanging folders as someone who also manages a lot of receipts...you might look for the ones that are hanging expanding folders. They come in the darker green like the folders you used. The worst thing is having everything you're trying to organize fall out of the folders!
Your space is ABSOLUTELY wonderful!! What a special place you have made for your family.
ReplyDeleteI came here from Emily Henderson's blog and am definitely following you now!i love everything you did here and can't wait to explore more around your blog!
Dang I am not sure if my comment disappeared while I was logging in — so I apologize if this is a duplicate.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, you have made such a WONDERFUL space here for your family — I love it so much!! It looks so warm and inviting and functional.
It's Emily Henderson's blog that featured you that sent me here — and I am definitely following you now! Excited to go check out all the rest of your blog.
Bravo again on a simply superb space.
Love this space. It looks like it has always been this way. I am really drawn to your light fixtures and those vintage books! You must love this stylish and functional spot!
ReplyDeletethis is absolute perfection, well done! Just wondering how you went about the paneling on the wall?
ReplyDeleteHi Erin,
DeleteWe finally detailed the process here! https://www.prettyrealblog.com/2021/05/how-to-install-vertical-shiplap-and.html
Do you have the original sconce link?
ReplyDeleteI don't, sorry!
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