Office Makeover… and the prettiest shade of blue
I am excited to share my office makeover, using the prettiest shade of blue with you today. About 6 months ago, and somewhere in between a slew of other projects that I really needed to get done around the house, I bought a beautiful blue rug on-line during a semi annual sale….even though nothing in the house was this shade of blue. In fact, I actually bought 2 blue rugs to try in this space, loved this one for here and ended up using the other in another room, which I am currently working on.
Two months later it was time to color match from the rug, and paint my credenza which I showed you here. The blue that I chose is a mix between a navy and royal blue and appropriately called Dignity Blue by SW. It is such a beautiful color.
Next came applying the patterned wall paper that I just love, which was a perfect color of blue to the wall and bookcase. I got the paper from the same place that I got Lily’s fabulous bedroom wallpaper here….. and the room evolved from there.
You can see more of my wall paper tips here.
This space with it’s beautiful shades of blues and various patterns throughout the room, just makes me want to do my happy dance when I am sitting down and paying bills….yup, that happy.
Especially when I glance over at the self portraits that the twins gave me for Christmas.
Pure sweetness. Tongue sticking out and all. See what I mean?
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Wicker Chair- purchased at IKEA ~18 years ago
I love it all, Laura. It's fresh and fun now.
Such a fun room to work in. We should be surrounded by the colors that make us happy. Those self portraits are precious!!
Gorgeous! I love it all – the rug, curtains, wallpaper, everything!
I am going to extend the same sentiments in that frame "you're kind of amazing" … I LOVE the room!….The blue is stunning and I have been anxious to see the entire wall of the wallpaper and what a statement it makes…Such a happy room to be in and I am sure when you look at those pictures of the twins your face must light up with that pretty smile of yours!…The coordination of the prints in the room are perfection!…Bravo Laura!!!
Such a stunning space to work … and pay those pesky bills! Love the vibrant blues! Such a great space to spark your creativity! (Even if it's a creatively written signature on a check …)
🙂 Linda
this might be my favorite space in your home- love it! and the kids artwork is the icing on the cake for me.
Very pretty! I love the drapes!!!
Gorgeous Laura!
What a fabulous room. I love it. The blues are so pretty and I adore all the pattern. Great makeover.
I love you room! The blues are so pretty! Hugs,
I love it. Another excellent room by Laura J.
Lovely room and I can see why you love being in it-I like all the different patterns you have going on!
Laura this is AMAZING!!!! Totally looks like a magazine! Just featured it on our FB page. You rock girl!
Beautiful! Love it all! You're right, the perfect shade of blue!
Debbie
Found you via Southern Hospitality! Beautiful room. Blue and White is one of my favorite combinations. Love the curtain fabric!
Oh my gosh Laura! Your office space is incredible! What a vibrant shade of blue. I think it matches your personality!
Love it all, but I think the self portraits are my favorite part 🙂
Can you come help me decorate my new house? 🙂 I love the blues in this room- the credenza is the blue I want to accent our living room with and that wallpaper. … I could go on and on. Thanks for sharing what color/brand it is! – and really, we've got a guest room you could stay in, I'll feed you and everything 😉
I know, I know, I just commented. . But I thought of a question. How did your decide on patterned curtains? I've been leaning more toward solid just because I'm scared of over-patterning. Any thoughts?
Your office is so pretty! I love the wallpaper on that one wall. I like that it is a room filled with personal memorabilia and is so stylish too.
Hi Laura! Oh, your office looks gorgeous! I love the wallpaper you chose and the color of blue for your cabinet. I love that color. I have a piece that I've been waiting to paint and this is almost the color I was looking for! Thank you. Course, I'm old and not too spry at getting on the ball like you! 🙂 Love the sweet little self portraits your children drew for you! What a sweet mother to frame them and hang them on the wall! Enjoy that lovely room.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Your twins pictures are the cutest thing! And I just love your choice in blue it is the perfect shade.
I would be dancing around and not doing much work in a room like this! Wow, I love it! And I really love the way you mix patterns and colors, amazing. Those portraits just lovely!
Gorgeous room…gorgeous blue!
You had me a blue! So very pretty!
Super chic!
That blue is wonderful! I need you to wallpaper shopping with me!
Just catching-up Laura. I love this room so pretty and that bookcase turned out fantastic. You truly never rest and are amazing.
Cindy
Laura – it is so beautiful! What a great space to work in!
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