Here it is: our small office guest room in it’s current state! These are definitely not “After” shots as there are still projects to start and organizing to finish. But before that happens, I’m very anxious to finally get back to working in here, the shop has been on hold for too long.
We painted the walls a very light gray, and the ceiling a crisp, spring-y blue (Martha Stewart’s Cumulus Cloud and Enamelware). The desk and floating shelves are from IKEA. I’m still so excited that I get to have a 5′ by 3′ desk AND a sofa bed in an 8′ wide room.
The command center is still in progress, but the cork board and dry erase board were finished today.
The empty frame will soon have some small, shallow wall shelves inside to hold supplies and/or products. This morning, the cork and dry erase boards were gold inside, but I had a sudden change of mind and made them white lace instead. Need my girly touches since the walls aren’t pink.
Still saving for the cowhide, and will probably get more white bins and/or baskets to keep the shelves simple and uncluttered. Once we can get our hands on a few more wine crates, they will be stacked and turned into movable shelves.
(You can read more about the sofa bed and how it fits into the room perfectly here.) I’ll keep you updated as this room continues to change.
We started clearing out the powder room last night and we’ve already discovered several additional “issues” that will need to be addressed. There are a couple strange dilemmas that I will probably need your help with!
PS Here is the latest update on the office.
onshore
August 8, 2012 at 11:38 amOh, the room looks so good! Very well done! It’s a very calming room.
Hit us with the powder room dilemma, we are happy to help
Christina
August 9, 2012 at 3:25 pmThanks, I think I’m going to like working in here.
TinyFixation
August 8, 2012 at 11:08 pmIt looks so fresh and so clean! I love the painted floor. Your guests will have no choice but to feel relaxed in there 🙂 The white lace on the corkboard is just lovely and I also like the plans for a cowhide. Can’t wait to see what you do next!
Christina
August 9, 2012 at 3:30 pmThanks Meagan! Great to see you online again! 🙂
Style Sisters
August 9, 2012 at 9:50 pmI just love your tranformation..so light and airy and just beautiful! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday on my blog and share you idea.
Karin
Christina
August 14, 2012 at 9:37 pmThank you, Karin.
Courtney
August 12, 2012 at 5:27 amThis looks so cool Christina!! LOVE your floors, how are they wearing?
Awesome color palette too – You’ve been busy!!
Christina
August 14, 2012 at 9:40 pmThanks Courts! The floor in this room is wearing very well. It was painted many, many years ago and then had carpet put over top, so we just pulled the carpet out. Unfortunately, they didn’t cover the floors when they painted the room dark orange, so there are orange splatters all over it. We may put a fresh coat of white on it someday.
I did however paint our living room floor white, I’ll do a post on how that is holding up when we get that room’s renovations!
rachael
February 8, 2013 at 8:54 pmWhere is the sofa from? I’d love to do the same thing with our tiny guest room!
Christina O
February 8, 2013 at 9:21 pmThanks Rachael! The sofa is from Ikea, it’s a great deal. You can read more about it here: https://www.littlevictorian.com/2012/06/choosing-perfect-sofa-bed-for-such.html
rachael
February 8, 2013 at 8:54 pmOh, and it looks great!
Anonymous
February 8, 2013 at 9:06 pmWhat a great room. Makes me think of summertime!
Anonymous
February 8, 2013 at 9:44 pmLove it!! I may have missed this but what color did you paint the walls? I’m thinking of painting my living room that color. So calming!!
Christina O
February 9, 2013 at 10:45 pmThank you! The walls are “cumulus cloud” by Martha Stewart. It’s a lovely almost white gray.
Steffanie Savine
February 9, 2013 at 8:36 pmLovely. It’s inspiring me to tidy up my spare room. Can you please tell me what brand and color of paint you used on the walls?
Christina O
February 9, 2013 at 11:06 pmSo excited that the room has inspired you! The walls are Martha Stewart’s “cumulus cloud.” I use Behr paint.
They many tell you at home depot that the color will not come out true, but I haven’t found that to be an issue. Behr is better quality than the glidden they may try to sell you.
Christina O
February 9, 2013 at 11:23 pmSo excited that the room has inspired you! The walls are Martha Stewart’s “cumulus cloud.” I use Behr paint.
They many tell you at home depot that the color will not come out true, but I haven’t found that to be an issue. Behr is better quality than the glidden they may try to sell you.
Steffanie Savine
February 11, 2013 at 5:24 pmThanks for the inspiration, info and the tip! I know how I’m spending next weekend.
Steffanie Savine
February 11, 2013 at 5:25 pmHow about the ceiling – is it the same color as the walls? Hard to tell.
Christina O
February 12, 2013 at 10:34 pmThe ceiling is actually a light blue, very fresh with some green undertones. It’s called Enamelware, also by Martha Stewart.
Please share pictures when you’re finished with your spare room, I’d love to see!
Steffanie Savine
February 15, 2013 at 10:49 pmI was puzzled when I discovered that “cumulus cloud” was gray, as all I noticed was the beautiful blue tint from the ceiling. Heading to Home Depot in the morning to check both colors out.
Anonymous
February 11, 2013 at 5:36 pmHi there. Room looks great! Can you tell me where you purchased the sconces above the couch?
Thanks!
Christina O
February 12, 2013 at 10:38 pmThank you! The lights are actually small table lamps from Target.
Here is the link: http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-acrylic-rectangular-lamp-clear/-/A-14011800#prodSlot=small_1_86
Anonymous
February 13, 2013 at 2:17 amhi there great room…just a question for a novice decorator….why did you do the ceiling blue? is it to reflect light? thanks:-)
Christina O
February 13, 2013 at 11:14 amThanks! The ceiling is blue just because I wanted some color, but as much as there would be painting all four walls. And I just like the look of a colored ceiling and neutral walls. 🙂
I did, however also want to reflect as much light as possible in the room too, so the walls and ceiling were painted with a satin finish. That helps a great deal in making the room feel brighter.
Anonymous
February 16, 2013 at 4:24 pmLovely room! I’m really impressed and especially love the desk. Will you tell me where you got yours? Thanks!
-Erhu
Christina O
February 19, 2013 at 1:12 pmThank you!
The desk is from IKEA. The legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00144763/ and the table top here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10071172/#/90071168.
We have been using it for years and still love everything about it. And the combination is still under $100, you can’t beat that!
Cynthia Clark
June 15, 2013 at 8:21 pmWhere did you get the sofa? I’ve been thinking of a futon for both my 2nd bedroom and my ‘finished’ room in my basement but I really like the idea of a sofa.
Christina
June 19, 2013 at 11:10 amThe sofa is from IKEA, we really love it. It’s a great alternative to a futon, and it’s almost as easy to use, you just roll the base out and flip the cushions over.
Here is the link: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69840660/