We made over Zach’s home office a few years ago, and it is still one of my favorite places! Aside from the paint and wallpaper, it was a very simple project! The room consists of mostly family heirlooms, second-hand finds, and furniture we already had.
Saving time and money
I do like the challenge of reusing things. That may be because of my impulsive nature to want to get a project done immediately but it also saves us a lot of money! I don’t want to wait that 7-10 business days for things to be delivered, and I don’t necessarily love to spend hours putting things together. I feel like shopping from my home is a very quick and inexpensive way to get the project done. In fact, all of the furniture in this room were pieces we already had that needed a new home (they were all things I could lug up the stairs myself). The library table is one of my favorites. You can tell it’s been through a lot! I love that so many years later it is still serving the same purpose.
Meaningful decor
The shelves are filled with mostly family heirlooms. It means a lot to me that my family trusts me with these. There are military photos of my Uncle, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa that had a permanent home in my Grandma’s basement growing up. They not only make me think of them but also take me back to my Grandma’s basement, one of the best places in the world.
Similar links
Antique Desk lamp option / Similar Storage baskets / Masculine Framed Art Option / Rattan lamp shades / flower pot / black floor lamp
Before view
Here is a before view of the office. It definitely served its purpose as bedroom/office space.
