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January 3, 2018

$100 Room Challenge: Office Makeover Plans

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I have recurring nightmares where I’m packing and packing for hours and can never find everything. I wake up exhausted from these dreams. The other night, I had one where I found everything in a timely manner and could be on my way with no stress! I’m taking it as a sign that this is my year to get organized. There’s something about a fresh start that is really inspiring. Granted, I feel the same about new years as I do each new month. Maybe it’s that beautiful, blank calendar page. Today, I’m sharing my office makeover plans to make my organization dreams come true.

Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

I’m joining Erin at Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry for her $100 room challenge. In January and September, Erin invites us to redo a room in our home using only $100. Last September, I redid my daughter’s room into a purple, goth, FNAF inspired room. Not my style at all, but fun to do for her. This month, I’m redoing my office space with plenty of vintage finds, AKA my usual style.

Over the summer, I swapped my office space and living room. Before, my desk was located in front of our glass door, which made me really uncomfortable. We were dealing with a less than honest contractor and I hated that they could see my computer and camera from the door. I miss my view from into the backyard, but I’ll admit that the living room is far less distracting.

Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Final Office Reveal

Office Before

This isn’t my ideal, forever work space either, but it’s good enough for now. I pretty much moved everything into this room, set up what was necessary and that’s it. There is no organization at the moment and too much stuff. I didn’t clean beyond vacuuming for these photos. Also, ignore my lazy dog.Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

My desk desperately needs to be cleaned off. Also, my desk chair might not be the prettiest, but it’s the comfiest chair ever.

Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

More piles of stuff. Told ya I didn’t clean. This is my art desk. Currently too messy to make art.

Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

Even more piles. (I actually removed a few last week.) The foam is for some upholstery projects for the shop. And the box contains a guillotine paper cutter that needs a home so I can actually use it.

Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

Major cleaning and organization needed.

Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

The too short curtains were bought on accident and hung in a winter-sun-blinding-me fit of rage. They have made me crazy ever since. The chairs were bought with intentions of recovering them. I think they’re from a hotel because I see them on craigslist ALL.THE.TIME. They have a nice shape though. I haven’t decided if the armoire will stay or not. It might be nice for storage, but I would rather get rid of it and find a new home for the contents. But where will the dog treats go? 😉

Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

More piles. Can you believe it?

Office Makeover Plans

To Do:

  • Re-paint walls? This is a maybe. I’ve been considering neutral walls colors to allow my other pieces a chance to pop. I already have the paint and it would take me about a day. But I also have a vintage sale coming up and my daughter’s birthday is next weekend.
  • Rearrange and figure out a better floor plan. I need to lose some furniture for my plan to work better. But which pieces?
  • Slipcover the blue chairs. I have ticking already, so I just have to take the time to sew them. I don’t always love sewing… I also want to make a slipcover for my gray chair as well. We’ll see.
  • Better organization. This will also involve getting rid of stuff.
  • Paint IKEA filing cabinet. I have super fun plans for this piece to make it less shiny new.
  • Paint dresser? I’m considering moving this piece back to the dining room. It’s so useful because I store extra paper, batteries, pens, and paint chips in it, but I painted it back when I thought distressing should be very heavy handed. Also, I’ve had new knobs for it for weeks and I haven’t replaced them yet because I want to repaint it.
  • Repaint (or get rid of) armoire. Should it stay or should it go now?
  • Install filing cabinet hardware in filing cabinet. I built a filing cabinet and bought the hardware about 2 years ago, but I’ve never installed it. So my files sit in bins unorganized. It’s really time to have a place to file receipts and such.
  • Hang curtains. Okay, so technically they are hung. But the too short ones need to go.
  • Lighting. I have a few lamps, but I would love to figure out some plugin ceiling lighting for over my art desk. So I’ll either make something or rewire a something. I want something pretty!
  • Bring in my vintage filing cabinet. I bought this piece a few months ago and I can’t wait to fill the 14 drawers with craft supplies. Yes, it’s old and rusty, but I love it as is. Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

For this office makeover, I will be heavily relying on my fabric, paint and decor stashes. To be honest, I’m not sure where I’m spending money in here yet. I have almost everything I need, but I just need to implement it all. Lighting and possibly more storage bins? I’m so excited about my office makeover plans!

Be sure to scroll down and check out how everyone else is going to makeover their rooms with only $100!

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Office makeover plans on a $100 room budget. Using mostly items I already own, I will update my messy office to a vintage filled beautiful space. #officeinteriordesign #officedecor #workspace

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Emy Flint

Emy is a vintage obsessed mama of 2 DIYer who loves sharing affordable solutions for common home problems. You don’t need a giant budget to create a lovely home. Read more…

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Comments

  1. Beth says

    January 03, 2018 at 10:26 am

    What a nice, bright space to work in, and OMG, that vintage filing cabinet! Love the vintage vibe that will be in this space!

    Reply
  2. Gabby says

    January 03, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Oh I love your plans. What a bright and cheery space to work with. I love the lighting. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

    Reply
  3. Meredith @ The Palette Muse says

    January 03, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    I love all the light in this space! And your art desk looks just like mine right now. Can’t wait to see how you tackle this list!

    Reply
  4. Patti says

    January 03, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    Hi Emy,

    I my your office is going to be amazing! I’m jealous already!! I already love the color and that vintage file cabinet is fab!!

    Reply
  5. Maria - House by the Preserve says

    January 03, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    I LOVE your mood board and you already such pretty pieces in there! I cannot wait to follow along and see what you do!

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    January 04, 2018 at 10:59 am

    That vintage filing cabinet is AMAZING!! Love where this space is going.

    Reply
  7. Erin- Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says

    January 04, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    What a great space! It looks like it gets tons of light! Can’t wait to see it all organized! So happy to have you joining in the challenge again!

    Reply
  8. Leigh at Little by Little Farmhouse says

    January 04, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    So much potential in this room and I just love all of your craft supplies!

    Reply
  9. Nicki Parrish says

    January 04, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    That old chippy cabinet is the bom dot com! Love it and what a great space you have to work with!

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  10. Molly | Awfully Big Adventure says

    January 04, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    Emy! Two things: 1) I owe my participation in the challenge this year to you – I saw your post and immediately got inspired. So, thank you! And 2) the light in that room and your vision are both so lovely! Can’t wait to see where you end up!

    Reply
  11. Liz says

    January 04, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    I love a pretty office and I am LOVING that filing cabinet!

    Reply
  12. Jenny says

    January 04, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    I love that filing cabinet!! I’ve had my eyes out for one of these for awhile now, but I know I’ll stumble upon one one day. I can’t wait to see what you do with your office!

    Reply
  13. Meg Green With Decor says

    January 04, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    What a nice big office! I can’t wait to see it all finished!

    Reply
  14. Jessica says

    January 04, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    I love your mood board. You have such a great space to work with. That filing cabinet too!!!! Oh my goodness, I’m crushing!

    Reply
  15. Kim says

    January 04, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    I can’t wait to see what you come up with in here! So many good things to work with, too!! I’m almost as excited as you are!

    Reply
  16. Tracy says

    January 05, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    Ohhhh I love the moodboard! You have a great space to work with!

    Reply
  17. Shelley says

    January 07, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    Great space to have a home office! Love all the light. And that antique filing cabinet is great. It will be fun to follow your progress…

    Reply
  18. Wendy says

    January 08, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    You are very lucky to have this amount of space for you to work! I am so jealous! I can’t wait to see how this one turns out.

    Reply
  19. Carrie says

    January 10, 2018 at 12:18 am

    Love your plans and I am excited to see more of your true style this go round!

    Reply
  20. Linda says

    January 17, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    Your mood board is so pretty! Plus you already have so many nice pieces. It will be great to see the after!

    Reply
  21. wondering says

    July 11, 2018 at 10:45 am

    ummm…where is the link to the finished product. It has been several months and still nothing to show for your challenge???

    Reply
    • Emy says

      July 11, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      Here ya go: https://www.semiglossdesign.com/office-makeover-reveal
      I’ll fix the post to link to the finished project.

      Reply

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