Wish-Make This Bedroom Into An Office

Many of us have empty rooms we wish we could convert into an office.  I just finished a small project helping a customer with that very wish of converting his empty space/spare room into an office.  As a designer, working on any project is usually a three step process. 

The first step is finding out what you are working with.  In this case, it was an empty canvas and perhaps the wish of any designer. We like starting with empty shells.  I don't want to minimize the work that goes into completing a design project.  Yes, there are many steps between the three main steps, but for the most part, you have three steps. In the first step, you are trying to get a feel for what the client likes, their style and of course their budget.

The second main step involves presenting a concept to the client.  I like to call this refining likes and dislikes.  From this picture, the client loved the clock, striped curtains window hardware, metal table and the idea of having a lamp with a clear glass bottom.  As far as the desk was concerned, this client wanted one with a hutch.  They found one they liked and purchased it for the space.  Oh, he also loved the idea of incorporating his favorite color blue.

Here's the final look and the third step!  We repainted the room in a cool gray and toned down the bright white trim with an off white.  The striped curtains had hints of silver/blue mist, so adding various shades of blue was perfect and made for a great accent color.  The only thing that is missing is his computer.  At the time of this photo shoot, the lamp shade had not arrived so you cannot see the other side of the room where the club chair is positioned.  We did add a black club chair, a silver metal table and the clock pictured in the office board display. We also created a mini workstation next to his desk that has a dry erase/magnet board and very nice storage baskets.

Window treatments makes a world of a difference in any room.  You must dress your windows!  That's my final word.  Please dress-up your windows.  Notice how much larger the window looks with curtains.

Until Next Time

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.poshinteriorsllc.com