Office Makeover Using Compass Blue by Behr - Duke Manor Farm by Laura Janning

Office makeover using Compass Blue by Behr to refresh my white walls and add a bit of dramatic flair and classic style.

As I mentioned in my weekend hangout last week I was ready to embark on a painting project weeks before Christmas. I mean, it’s not like I have gifts to wrap, holiday cards to write out and baking to do. So with paint brush in hand and a gallon of paint it began.

Office colors throughout the years

If you have been around Duke Manor Farm awhile you have seen my office grow up through the years. I like to think it’s like fine wine, and only gets better with age.

It’s been a while since I have really done anything to this space. The walls needed a refresh so my wheels started to spin. Since I still love the wallpaper that I hung years ago, I wanted to work with a color that would complement the navy blue pattern.

Blue accent chair in the corner of an office.

Last weekend I brought in a piece of the wallpaper to have it color matched but when I put it on the wall it was reading more royal blue than navy. So I started looking at the paint colors and found a color called Compass Blue by Behr. It’s the perfect match and navy blue.

Office Makeover Progress using Compass Blue by Behr

This is my starting point. I have wallpaper on this wall and in the bookcase. I used an eggshell finish on the walls. It took 2 coats and a gallon of paint to cover the space.

White office walls with blue patterned wallpaper and pink chair.

Painting over white walls with navy blue.

Looking into home office with navy blue walls.

Progress of home office makeover with compass blue by behr on the walls.

It’s time to let go

I have been using my husbands ‘Bachelor dresser’ for the last 22 ish years in my office. Over the years I have tried my best to work with what I had, but it’s time for the thing to go. I have these two pieces in my cart to use as a credenza in my office. I’m hoping Santa thinks I have been exceptional this year or the purchase will have to wait until after the New Year.