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Home Office Makeover Before/After: Do you love eyeing and searching decor trends? Have you ever looked at parts of your home, and thought it’s time for a change? I’m sharing a big jump forward on our home makeover. I am sharing my new home office makeover and workspace. Plus some home office ideas.
If you have missed past posts you can see them herehome decor ideas. Today I hope to inspire you to jump in, make plans, and give your home a refresh or home makeover.
It’s crazy how just making a few changes like patching up, painting, hanging curtains, and adding a few pieces of furniture can make all the difference in the world.
Do you want to take your home office or home from drab to fab?
This will probably take a few posts to share the whole DIY process. Above is a snapshot of the before/after of our home’s office space. Today I will cover a few design ideas, the before/after, the office furniture, and tips for shopping for decor online.
Later I’ll share tips on how to hang curtains. Tips for patching, and painting. Later I’ll be sharing design ideas for the other half of our kitchen space. Be sure to <=>subscribe to see all the home decor DIY posts.
Home Office Decor Ideas
We moved from a farmhouse to a cottage, (downsizing) and then to this more modern house (which is bigger) styled in the early ’80s. It’s been a fixer-upper from day one.
Imagine green carpets, funky appliances, old cabinets, funky floors, and lots of things needing repairs… Below is the inspiration for my home office.
Room by room we have been trying to fix things up. This spring I want to keep going on our kitchen remodel, which currently is also my home office/work craft space.
I created the design boards while seeing what would work for my space
home office ideas for her
You might remember I shared some of my favorite office ideas for her, andoffice organizing ideas, plus the chair I purchased (this was for my sewing but, right now I’m using it in my new office).
The office space I made is a shared space in the corner of the kitchen.
Office Space For Her
I’ve had the same desk forever (shown below), and have not liked it. There was no top desk space. My new desk!
I wanted something more modern, or mid-century modern.
Previously, this was a collaboration withBellacor. The post has been updated as many things have changed.
What do you think? I am over the moon I had the chance to pick out items that suited MY STYLE and design the best modern home office space for me.
This space is now beginning to feel like the perfect space for me.
Before my space looked cluttered, not having the proper storage (see images below). This can be overwhelming at times. I love being neat, and having my home office space clean, and organized.
The way things were I wasn’t able to keep things clean and organized as I’d liked. I also wanted my space to feel comfy, and cozy. I work writing at my desk, researching, then crafting and cooking in the other half of my space.
What’s left to do to our remodel: Next We have to fix these things in the kitchen space
Replace countertops
Fix, and Paint or replace kitchen cabinets
Add baseboards
Touch up painting
Change wiring hub for modems, and cables for home’s internet
DIY Home Office Makeover
Here’s how we started our home office makeover
Before – Home Office Makeover
Depressingly, ugly walls that need major help. Here’s where we start to get down and dirty so to speak.
For my space, we started with picking a paint color and then wiping down walls, andpatching before painting. We brightened up the space.
Why did I go neutral? I have lots of color throughout the house. And wanted a clean, white look for my space to make taking photos easier. I knew I could add home decor accents that would give me the pops of color I wanted, without affecting my photo space.
Are you painting soon? See our living room transformation, and how to pick paint colors, with design resources here, andhere.
Before Home Office Makeover
We removed this desk, first by sorting supplies. Purging unneeded items, and keeping only must-haves. We took down the blinds. We organized our home wiring hub that needs to be wired inside through the walls. It’s the ugliest mess of wiring any house could have. Why wasn’t it installed in the garage when the previous owners had it put in? I’ll never know. Sigh. We will be tackling this mess another time.
Computer Desk
When we were ready for the office furniture; We un-boxed the Oslowhite computer desk with drawer (desk), and Natural Concept Table (cabinet) that we received for free, from BellaCor.
Each piece came boxed, furniture pieces marked with tiny stickers, each with directions, a small bag of screws…, and parts for assembling the home decor office furniture. The desk only needed legs attached, and a drawer knob added. This was super quick to assemble and easy.
Small Storage Cabinet
The cabinet was a bit more time-consuming it came with many pieces, all marked. This console was assembled in about 30 – 40 minutes by someone who knew how to assemble the items.
You have the choice of using; white doors or a dark grey which is on the flip side. (see below) Unfortunately, the top did come with a small scratch from the manufacturer. We were offered the chance to exchange it but, opted at this time to keep the product vs the timing of an exchange. (this image was taken before we added the baseboard, below after)
Despite this, I love this storage cabinet. It’s the perfect size for all my office supplies, Cricut supplies, and cookbooks.
I knew I’d need the console for storage since I was going from a 3 drawer desk to a one-drawer computer table. This desk is perfect for keeping the most important things nearby when I’m working. Camera cables, anotebook, planner pens, a tin with my SD cards, a flash drive, backup SD cards, and a password book.
Stylish Computer Desk
This photo is before putting up new curtains after painting. On my wish list is a Mac Desktop. This computer is a workhorse but, I can’t wait for the day to upgrade to a pretty, and a good computer for designing.
Look at this desk!! It’s so pretty, and even more pretty in person. With its smooth surface, pretty white top, and sturdy wood legs. I love working from this desk.
Create design boards or pin your favorite home decor styles.
Narrow down to your favorite styles. Mix, and match, or stick to one style.
Get out your measuring tapeKnow what size space you working with, and what you need (tick those boxes).
Make sure you read the measurements online of the product you purchase.
Make sure to read through all the specs (materials used… if you want wood, see what’s wood. If you want easy to clean, see what’s easy to clean…)
Read reviews.
Make purchase.
Assemble if needed, a place where wanted, and enjoy!
Give a review to help someone else shop (on the store’s site and if you have a blog).
Have you shopped BellaCor?
Why I like Bellacor they offer first-time buyers 15% off (at the time of the original writing of this post). It will pop up when visiting their site. They have an easy to spot daily sale items, coupons, and promos. When searching their site they do have a recent searched items bar.
But, also bookmark (or pin) what you like if leaving the site to make it easier to find again. Also use different search terms, when looking for home decor, or search by styles; such as modern, mid-century modern, and farmhouse… We all love options, right?
Assembly images, and closeup details of the furniture.
I am enjoying the home decor products I received. They both are working great for my office workspace needs.
Why not take a peek at everything Bellacor has for your home decor needs? I can’t wait to share a few more updates to this office space with you and give you the details on my accent pieces for the office, plus tips for hanging curtains.
Follow along to see what we are fixing up next. I love it when home improvements get done in my house. A refreshed space and home makeover are like a ray of sunshine.
and then wiping down walls, and
before painting. We brightened up the space. 
supplies, and cookbooks
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