We did a COMPLETE makeover to our office space and are so happy with the modern and classic result.
Want a glimpse at where we started? Total blank space!
And that same shot, but with beautiful built-in’s and totally decorated space!
Get the Look:
- Shiplap: Alexandria Shiplap Moulding from the Home Depot Canada
- Rug: ‘Brandt’ rug from Wayfair
- Accessories: Geometric Modern Planter / Gold Leaf Sculpture / Marble Planter / Gold Bowl (similar)
- Lighting: Schoolhouse Pendant light from Wayfair
- Sconces: Claxy Sconces from Amazon
- Cabinet Hardware: Antique Brass pulls from Amazon (here for Canadian seller)
- Paint colours: “Jo Jo Whitewash” by Para Paints on the walls, “Nature’s Gift” by Behr on built-in
Our first project was to install shiplap on the walls. We used the Alexandria Shiplap moulding from the Home Depot Canada. Head here for that tutorial: How to install shiplap walls.
After the shiplap went up and the whole room got painted my fave white – “Jo Jo Whitewash” by Para Paints – it was time to create some storage.
We went with a custom built-in’s for the main back wall. I wanted everything to be symmetrical. For me, symmetry is what can make a room come together! So I sketched out a drawing with two main cupboards along the bottom for hidden storage, and 9 symmetrical boxes for open shelving. I wanted three sconces up at the top, so we made sure there was a large enough bulkhead for those to happen.
The built-in’s were built by our contractors in a matter of a few days. They used MDF, which was the most cost effective option.
The three sconces were hard-wired into the built-in (we had planned for this during our renovation, so had the electrical there ready to go). These black and brushed gold sconces from Amazon were super budget friendly. I had been worried that they weren’t going to be great quality, but we LOVE LOVE LOVE them. They look amazing.
Similarly, I got these gold cabinet pulls from Amazon for a steal, too (Canadian friends, they are on Amazon.ca here!). They are lightweight, but are totally fine for a piece like this!
The accessories for the built-in: Gold Leaf Sculpture / Gold Bowl
After the built-in’s went in, it was time to style the space. This is obviously my FAVE part of any room makeover.
We brought in a DIY desk my husband put together (more details on that to come soon!), a chair, this beautiful rug from Wayfair, books and accessories for the shelves, and artwork.
So there is it. A full before and after makeover of our home office. Do you think I channeled my inner Joanna Gaines meets Shea McGee? That would be a designer match made in heaven, right? ;)
Get the Look:
- Shiplap: Alexandria Shiplap Moulding from the Home Depot Canada
- Rug: ‘Brandt’ rug from Wayfair
- Accessories: Geometric Modern Planter / Gold Leaf Sculpture / Marble Planter / Gold Bowl (similar)
- Lighting: Schoolhouse Pendant light from Wayfair
- Sconces: Claxy Sconces from Amazon
- Cabinet Hardware: Antique Brass pulls from Amazon (here for Canadian seller)
- Paint colours: “Jo Jo Whitewash” by Para Paints on the walls, “Nature’s Gift” by Behr on built-in
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- How to install shiplap walls