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Office Update

April 2, 2020

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a light, bright + neutral home office

It’s been quite awhile since I’ve shared an update on what my office looks like (actually, 2 years now to be exact), but since I’m spending more time than ever working from home I thought it would be a good time to give you an updated look at my home office. This room serves multiple purposes currently, functioning as my office, a photo studio for projects, home gym, and I even have a vanity area in here where I do my makeup… well, when I actually leave the house and have a reason to do my makeup, which is few and far between these days.

I’ll leave links for everything I can at the bottom of this post and explain just a few updates along the way. Step inside my office, sweet friends…

a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office

Storage is a huge necessity in here, and I love all the antique pieces of furniture I’ve collected over the years that help organize and hide everything from camera equipment, to tags and labels for my shop, to props for styling photos, and some of my most used tools. Do you remember the big whitewashed antique cabinet I had in the living room for the last several years? After swapping the living and dining room areas, I debated selling my beloved antique cabinet since I no longer had room for it. The thought of parting with it broke my heart, which is strange because I rarely get sentimental about any piece of furniture. So I found a cozy spot for it in my office, which ended up being PERFECT for extra storage that I always need in here. I had to shift a few other things around to make room for it, like this tall dresser, but I love the way everything fits and functions now.

a light, bright + neutral home office

Do you remember when I shared how I store and organize all my home decor and accessories for styling? Most of it is in that white cabinet with glass doors, and you can read all about it here!

a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office

My little buddy is never far from Momma when she’s working…

a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office

I prefer to do my makeup in natural light close to a window, and I always found myself coming in the office to do my makeup. So I eventually just set up a little vanity area using this clear organizer to store all my makeup and a small flower pot to hold all my brushes. I also have this makeup mirror from Amazon that I use, and I keep it all organized with a wooden tray.

a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office a light, bright + neutral home office

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wall color: Du Jour by Valspar
wooden desk: World Market
desk chair: Kirkland’s (similar)
round black mirror: Wayfair
lamps: Target
oval tray: Wayfair
rug: Wayfair (similar)
candle: Antique Candle Co.
covered book: tutorial here
chandelier: World Market
olive tree: Wayfair
twine stand: Amazon
wooden vases: Amazon
vintage botanical print: Etsy
bamboo shades: Home Depot
tie top sheer curtains: World Market
pampas grass: Etsy
makeup organizer: Amazon
tufted arm chair: Overstock
pillow: At Home Stores

As always, I sincerely appreciate you shopping through the links I share, which allows me to make a small commission from your purchase while your purchase price stays the same. When you use my affiliate links, I’m better able to create content for this blog as well as support my family, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting what I do! xoxo Liz


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  1. Peggy King says: April 3, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    You have done a beautiful job – every inch is soft and feminine! Love the the new cabinet in there also. Your whole house is becoming a reflection of you – pretty!!
    Peggy

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  2. Teri Foshee says: April 3, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    I absolutely love it, Liz!!!!

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  3. Joy says: April 3, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    I want an area in the corner of my bedroom to do my makeup! Where did you get your little white table?? LOVE! 🙂

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    • Liz Fourez says: April 13, 2020 at 10:50 am

      That white table was also an antique store find! I just painted it white. 🙂

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  4. beverlee lyons says: April 3, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    I love everything, but where is your printer? That seems to make the biggest mess. And since I use a key pad by touch, I need a key pad, so help me here.
    I am looking for something this simple and clean. Thank you.

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    • Liz Fourez says: April 13, 2020 at 10:52 am

      I have a small white end table that sits next to my desk with my printer on top. It also has a shelf underneath where I keep a basket for incoming mail!

      Reply
  5. Lora says: April 4, 2020 at 8:13 am

    I absolutely love the desk and office space!
    Wall color is great too and works well with your neural palate. With boys running in and out what paint texture do you suggest? We have flat now and I really need to switch to something easier to clean but not too shiny.
    Ive had my eyes on that desk several times in world market, but never purchased it because my husband needs a place for his printer and papers to file. Any suggestions ? Our office space is open for all to see to if awful at the moment. LOL

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    • Liz Fourez says: April 13, 2020 at 10:54 am

      I usually use eggshell or satin for higher traffic areas!
      The desk from World Market is pretty large if you wanted to have the printer sitting right on the desk, and it also has a pull-out extension on the right side for extra space. I use a little white side table sitting next to my desk to hold my printer, and it has a shelf underneath where I keep a basket for incoming mail!

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  6. Dianne says: April 6, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Love your office and the extra storage!! The windows make it so bright I’m sure. Nicely done!!!

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  7. Ashlee says: April 10, 2020 at 9:02 am

    Hi, love your office look! Where is the chair from that you have in yours? I know you linked a similar one, but I love the look of that one. Thanks!

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    • Liz Fourez says: April 13, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Thank you, Ashlee! I got the one I have from Kirkland’s years ago, but it doesn’t look like they have this exact style any longer. I just found this one on Wayfair that is on MAJOR clearance though!

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  8. Patricia Biggar says: April 12, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    /beautiful!

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The perfect example of design on a budget. I feel The perfect example of design on a budget. I feel like kids go through so many phases of what they do and don’t like as they get older, and we’re often changing the boys’ bedrooms to make them function better as they grow out of each phase (way too quickly, I might add 🥺).

I’m a big believer in teaching kids to be mindful of taking care of their belongings and their home from the time they are little, which is why I don’t worry so much about light colored couches in the living room or white walls throughout the house. BUT kids are also kids, and I design their bedrooms with a much more frugal budget so that if anything gets old & worn or needs to be replaced/repurposed... I don’t sweat the money that was spent!

In this room we used inexpensive pieces from IKEA, Target and Walmart to create a cozy teenage boy’s room, but it definitely doesn’t skimp on style. We’re planning a little makeover again in this room soon, and I’m excited to show you what we have up our sleeves for my now 15 year old... good grief, where does the time go?

You can find all the details of this room here:
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Want to try something like this in your living room? See if you can arrange the furniture so the TV isn’t the main focal point in the room, but still has visibility from the majority of your seating. Try making the focus a fireplace, window, or create a gallery wall with pretty artwork if you don’t have any standout architectural elements!

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What are your plans for the weekend? Whatever they are, I hope you have a chance to laugh, rest, eat something delicious, and enjoy a little sunshine (even if it’s sitting indoors because it’s very brrrr outside)!

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