I realized the other day I had shown parts of this room but never really elaborated on it. I have a feeling this is going to be a big post…. here it goes.
Lets begin with the BEFORE shall we??
As I have said before I don’t love front rooms as we never use them. So we decided to turn it into an office. There really isn’t a way to put a wall up to close it off so it had to be a pretty office!
My husband has ALWAYS loved big fancy desks, so the search began. We found this one on KSL (the local classifieds) for $150. It is a 6 foot desk and SO HEAVY! It took 3 big guys to get it in and even at that I didn’t think it was going to make it. Since it was so big and heavy I refinished the desk where it was going to stay, I didn’t want it to get messed up when being brought inside.
Here is what it looked like when we got it home….
This little chest is made from real barn wood. I love the character. My mother in law gave it to me when Devin and I got married. We were in desperate need of furniture, at the time it was red! I refinished it after we moved here, I am so in love with the charm this piece adds!
Here is the desk after! I couldn’t be more happy with the elegance it brings to the room! At first I thought I wanted a rug…but I love how it looks on the floor. I think I will just get 2 chairs to go in front of it!
and my picture wall….I love it! It makes me smile every time I look at it, mainly because it displays the 3 most important things in my life! Here is my post all about my picture wall.
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Emily
April 7, 2012 at 12:46 amI love everything you've done in this room. That pine flooring is to.die.for! I'm now your newest follower, too 🙂
Patty (Patty's Pretty Things)
April 7, 2012 at 2:08 amYour room is beautiful! You did a great job and I can see why you are so proud of it!
delightfuleclecticabode.com
April 7, 2012 at 2:19 amLove, love, love it! What a magnificent transformation. Love the wall color because it really makes everything else pop! I could use your help at my house.
~Sandy
â„łartina @ Northern Nesting
April 7, 2012 at 3:39 amNow that's one pretty looking office! I LOVE all your painted pieces and that plank wall is fabulous, I love it!
Colleen
April 7, 2012 at 3:44 amWOW, you are good! Your room and entryway look like they're from a magazine.
Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com
April 7, 2012 at 4:19 amHi! Visiting from tt&j. What an amazing transformation! I want to live in that room.. its so beautiful! And I love the colors too.. perfect 🙂
Im going to poke around your site a little bit. I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party!
Marie
April 7, 2012 at 4:32 amBROOKE!!!!!! I love your home. It is absolutely gorgeous. This room is so beautiful. You have amazing taste and you are so talented, and I think it's so awesome that Devin has been so helpful with your remodel. Wow!!!! That's all I can say. I have loved your home tour. You inspire me!
[email protected] Your Home
April 7, 2012 at 6:21 amGorgeous, I love it all, you did an amazing job!
Helen Philipps
April 7, 2012 at 1:00 pmI love your home and the way you have re designed it…absolutely beautiful! Love the little cupboard made from barn wood, that is so special!
Helen x
Eileen
April 7, 2012 at 1:39 pmWow Brooke, what a difference. This room looks great. I love the floor and love no rug. the big white desk on the pine flooring is gorgeous!
Love all the other elements too, especially the book page wreath!
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dee dee
April 8, 2012 at 2:56 amHappy Easter Brooke!
Wonderful office, love that big desk and all your accents!
dee dee
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
April 8, 2012 at 1:32 pmWhat a beautiful space Brooke! I pinned it because I love the color scheme on your gallery wall and the 3 main furniture pieces all in their white shades are just perfect. I agree, no need for a rug, those floors are fab!! Happy to be featured with you at tt&j. Happy Holiday weekend!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
stoneandrose.com
April 8, 2012 at 4:03 pmWhat a beautiful office space! I love everything you did in here. Have a great Easter!!
Catherine {Stone and Rose}
Lauras Crafty Life
April 9, 2012 at 2:43 amYour office is gorgeous. I love that you made it look so nice since you couldn't really close it in! The colors and all of the pieces you have in there are beautiful!
Elyse
April 9, 2012 at 11:30 pmAmazing before and after….as always!
Comeca Jones
April 11, 2012 at 1:26 amI love the use of space!
Mique (as in Mickey)
April 13, 2012 at 3:21 amThis is amazing! I'll be featuring it on my Pity Party tomorrow. Thanks for linking up!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
April 13, 2012 at 5:01 amOh my gosh this transformation is amazing! You did a fabulous job with this. I love the wall color and the accent color. Just love it all.
kris
April 13, 2012 at 7:38 pmI love your room! The color is fantastic, and I really like the trim and crown moulding.
Anne
April 14, 2012 at 4:58 pmLove it, all the colours and the furniture and the look – fabulous!
Melissa
April 15, 2012 at 1:41 amI love EVERYTHING about this room! What an amazing transformation! I'm your newest follower!
Corn in my Coffee-Pot
April 16, 2012 at 2:42 amHi Brooke- I don't know for sure;but I think this is my first time here.
This is a dramatic change from the beginning photo to the last photo! Very impressive. I think a couple of chairs, like you said, in that room would be the icing on the cake!
The colors, the wall, that desk! It all looks so fabulous and nicely done!
nice to meet you, Pat
To The Moon and Back
April 16, 2012 at 3:05 pmHi Brooke! This is my first visit to your blog. I love your room and all the details…..thanks for sharing:)
Camille @ Makoodle.com
April 23, 2012 at 11:45 pmDarling! Great taste. I love your colors and accessories.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
April 24, 2012 at 9:42 pmthis is gorgeous, too! i am having fun poking around! 🙂
kelsey
June 14, 2012 at 8:22 pmLove your room! I want to do something very similar to our unused front room so put in a search of front rooms turned office and your blog popped up. Never thought about putting a desk facing out…
kelsey
June 14, 2012 at 8:25 pmLove your room! I want to do something very similar to our unused front room so put in a search of front rooms turned office and your blog popped up. Never thought about putting a desk facing out…
vsangel
October 19, 2012 at 2:06 pmLove the wall color. What is it?
Amy Cummings
January 11, 2013 at 7:51 pmMay I ask what the wall color is? I am in love with this whole room!!!!
Mary Beth
March 1, 2013 at 12:01 amwhat is the blue color you use on the dresser? This room is beautiful… you have done a great job!!
Mary Beth
March 1, 2013 at 12:02 amWhat is the blue color on the dresser. You have done a great job… the room is beautiful!