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Black and White Home Office {the makeover reveal}

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My home office makeover is finally complete! You’ve waited for weeks as I talked about every inch of all the projects, being very patient as I had a lot to do. It’s been a drastic change from when the room was a working studio to create items for my (currently closed) shop, to bringing it into a space for me to concentrate on writing. Now that it’s all finished, today I’m sharing all of the elements that came together, from Ikea curtains to hand built (by Mr. SCC) cabinets, to help me create my new home office.  I’m so excited to be able to finally have a space that gives me room to create projects for the blog, but also have a calm environment for me to be able to hone in on blogging. The black and white farmhouse infused scheme seems so far away from the former blue walls…. so let’s take a look at where we are now.

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 The black wall along the back isn’t chalkboard, but just regular latex paint, because the thought of all the messy chalk dust was more than I could handle.

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I started with the table (my former dining room table), the now green bookshelf, and a small console cabinet. I added in a lot of handmade touches, including the word sign above.

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Lots of little touches, like putting together my every day necessities on a tray helps keep me moving quickly through my day.

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But I gotta keep it pretty, too 😉 My faceted bud vases were made just because, and I’m happy to see that the girls enjoy keeping the fresh flowers in there for me.

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In front of a vintage chair sits my new ottoman (that I made from a cable spool), along side a vintage table from my late aunt Linda. I know it’s not white and I know it’s way too chippy – but that table means more to me than anything else in the entire room.

 

 

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Then there’s my book lamp. Sigh. Ya’ll know I have a sweet spot for unique lighting – and this one just takes the cake.

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Even with off the shelf lighting, I add a little DIY spin to it. It’s like I just can’t help myself!

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See the big white cabinet? That was the largest project of the room. Mr. SCC built it in a day, for around $100. It’s basically a bookshelf with doors on it – but he moved way too fast for me to get a tutorial. It’s a dream for me to put everything in there (and it is still organized a month later!!!) and close the doors so it all visually goes away. 
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And that’s my new home office! Want to know why the big change? You can find out HERE

Office sign from first photo courtesy of Schoolhouse Electric.
Other shopping info can be found in my Office Moodboard.

 
 

 

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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Wanda Baarman says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Wow I love the transformation! I never would have thought to paint the wall black but it looks amazing. I especially love your that you converted your dining table to desk/work area. It works perfect. Have a lovely week! Love, Wanda

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  2. Dina says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Wow is all I can say! I can imagine that it’ll be great to work in there. I love the colors, the curtains, the furniture (!) and especially the floor! And is has so much space to move and breathe.
    I wish you a lot of fun and good times in there! It was worth the work in my eyes 🙂
    Much love and a good week, Dina

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  3. Pascale says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:52 am

    It’s really great Gina. And about your little table, I just love it. No way that’s too chippy. The colors are also great. I think that you’ve created a nice spot to work and write interesting things for us. Have a nice week, Pascale

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  4. Suzan Sweatman says

    March 18, 2013 at 10:52 am

    What a beautiful spacious office ( my is so tiny it’s ridiculous ) and I can’t imagine having a desk with so much room – LOVE the desk – everything is pretty special looking – but I LOVE the desk! The chippy table is perfect too ( but did I mention that I LOVE you desk lol? )
    XOX

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  5. LeeAnn says

    March 18, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Very pretty. I love the chippy table and that it has meaning to you!

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  6. Embellished Living says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I love how the faceted bud vases pop against the black wall and green bookshelf, and I agree with the others, the chippy table is perfect! For practical reasons, that long table/desk/work space is my favorite part. So much room to create, and such a serene environment to do it in. Great job!

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  7. Ida says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    You did a fabulous job. I especially like the corner area with that fabulous stool!

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  8. beccaw says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Love it! Especially that amazing cabinet that your hubby built. I can totally relate to how nice it is to close the doors and have that visual clutter go away. Congrats on your awesome office!

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  9. Sue Marrazzo says

    March 18, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Cute, and I really Like the Table!

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  10. Bliss says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    The desk is fantastic, my favorite of the room, and something tells me tomorrows announcement might cause the desk to get messy.

    Bliss

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  11. Stacy Risenmay says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Gina it is amazing! I love it 🙂 I am so glad you have a beautiful space to fit your current needs. I am so excited for your new adventure!

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  12. Dear Emmeline says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    gorgeous Gina! can’t wait to see what you’re going to be up to!!

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  13. Deneen@dreaming-n-color says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Looking great Gina! Now you can get even more creative!!!

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  14. Jamie -Better With Age says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Wow, Gina, this is amazing. I’m green with envy 😉 You did a fantastic job!
    Jamie ~ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  15. Cyndi Gandy says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    I love your table. I have a table from a late Aunt that brings good memories each time i look at it. Looking forward to what you have in store for all of us who follow your posts.

    Cyndi

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  16. 20 North Ora says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    What a great office! Looks like you will be able to get a lot of work done there. Looking forward to your news!

    Judy

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  17. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    March 18, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Such a gorgeous transformation! It has a calm, serene vibe– perfect mood for writing. I would definitely look for excuses to spend time in this office! Thanks for sharing your beautiful space!

    ~Abby =)

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  18. Tanya Runkle says

    March 18, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    I love your transformation Gina!! What a clean, peaceful space to create. I would have avoided the chalk dust too 🙂

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

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  19. Kerry @ Made For Real says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
  20. Calypso In The Country says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    Great job! What a beautiful transformation!
    -Shelley

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  21. Free Pretty Things For You says

    March 19, 2013 at 2:37 am

    This is just FABULOUS!!!! And that beloved Table Fits Perfectly!!! just Gorgeous!!

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  22. Maureen says

    March 19, 2013 at 6:32 am

    This is a truly impressive office makeover and I think the chippy table is just perfect!

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  23. Polly @ BlackberryHouse.net says

    March 19, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Looking good! I want to see inside the cabinet Mitch built.
    Every element came together to work perfectly in the new room. You did a great job!

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  24. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    LOVE IT my friend! Once again you ROCKED it!!!! hugs…

    Reply
  25. Candy says

    March 20, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Gorgeous. I know you’ll enjoy working in THAT room. 😎

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  26. Karen Watson says

    March 22, 2013 at 4:02 am

    It looks fabulous Gina!! Great job!

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  27. Amy Bruce says

    May 27, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Love the small white table — it is perfect and most important blessed with meaning.

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  28. Judy Clemons says

    August 23, 2015 at 10:17 am

    LOVE – LOVE—-EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR OFFICE!!!! JUDY

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      October 20, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply

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