![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMizmDMOdh6xps41vdkH5q7S7bLGO2HFauNpdw_H8-74mLi8-2sRXm4pYsWAA9kuN7N5BwZVkBM7x0NEhW0byDt8vqnQ2YYK0ol2s0y7V6ockVfI7ujRAgUUZ23JHPyuKQc0DHLZvSa_h/s400/Ikea+Asele+Lamp+59.99.jpg)
2.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLm2fZdTaMhb9pkhr-NkDmkFfoweuYPDRZSSHeDwWDe_drLlpP56ywSr4CfNU8FIOV8EhcoRbSIYMg15BLmVbQBwpFAwUKGVt6Yyl7UdhUPEOqevOXl1QlpWwFl4sX2UyMRlasAEuJ4q2i/s400/Ikea+Besta+Burs+Bench+299.00.jpg)
3.
4.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20YJ4ptG7CKsnQQlKVtm8FFyowaTV5l_Zpczz58f041PFHP-7eh5H5A2ad9eSbii1RxJ7lErHYAzZ_qxQDsA97P6bCFN3N6-sLcIplGZfp_ZOpI3Wfm5h0M4vYxDlAxZ3ZB5PiyhAfZUN/s400/Ikea+Vika+Hyttan+Fintorp+Table+159.00.jpg)
5.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-L79KP1NAlfC52hfuLftVESrKpDOb3KHmRjdiRrOgHSIBFz8nSBvRQ2cnEUdwYT-b9_i-T6kZHDuAVwp25yIPyaujjA5rqVn1mW7SiRtbIvCSuRUEG_duOwJTgw4_scTVj08TqmmhDca/s400/Ikea+Jules+Red+Chair+49.99.jpg)
6.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMmcd3RS9-w1DFeUE1MIkrel8ii5m5A826IsW03_8WJEF6bo805x5r0lvXXhfCfahQZ_B_0B-2zLycEfeOwxjAQ1YDrbB0x4LFqinWq0wG7S4s6yjyybxvEyKa6Ei9C-BVcfTLuzNakuQR/s400/Ikea+Fillsta+Lamp+49.99.jpg)
7.
With the ability of having wireless Internet, the romance of having an at-home-office is becoming a thing of the past. But I find it much easier to keep track of everything: from work, to bills, to important documents, when there is a dedicated space to work. Why not make it a space with dual functions: a home office and family space. What could be sweeter than watching your kids work on a craft project while you finish editing that report for work? We all get distracted and day dream while working – why not make the best of it!
Storage is also important for an at home office. As apposed to a desk with drawers, I opted for something more whimsical and chose to have my storage separated into this lovely red sideboard.
If you’ll notice, all of the items listed above are fairly budget conscious. I believe that a home office should look great – but should not cost you the bank. Ikea (www.ikea.ca) can be a great place to find inexpensive items with big impact. Also, pick a simple colour scheme. The simpler the colours, the easier it will be to find coordinating bargins.
And I am sure that you all know my typical colour scheme – light blue, lots of white and my signature grey. But red is hot, hot, HOT! And I could not resist adding a splash of bold colour to this room. After all, it is an office and you need something that will energize you, not put you to sleep.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-L79KP1NAlfC52hfuLftVESrKpDOb3KHmRjdiRrOgHSIBFz8nSBvRQ2cnEUdwYT-b9_i-T6kZHDuAVwp25yIPyaujjA5rqVn1mW7SiRtbIvCSuRUEG_duOwJTgw4_scTVj08TqmmhDca/s400/Ikea+Jules+Red+Chair+49.99.jpg)
6.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMmcd3RS9-w1DFeUE1MIkrel8ii5m5A826IsW03_8WJEF6bo805x5r0lvXXhfCfahQZ_B_0B-2zLycEfeOwxjAQ1YDrbB0x4LFqinWq0wG7S4s6yjyybxvEyKa6Ei9C-BVcfTLuzNakuQR/s400/Ikea+Fillsta+Lamp+49.99.jpg)
7.
8.
1. Ikea: Asele Lamp, $59.99
2. Ikea: Besta Burs Bench, $299.00
3. FabricCom: Waverly Indoor Outdoor Emma Lacquer, $12.98/yard
4. Ikea: Vika Hyttan Fintorp Table, $159.00
5. Ikea: Jules Red Chair, $49.99
6. Ikea: Fillsta Lamp, $49.99
7. AllPostersCom: Mountain Meadow Farm By Christine Triebert, $159.99
All Posters Parish Road Hill By Christine Triebert, $159.99
8. Ikea: Salong Red Vase $9.99
With the ability of having wireless Internet, the romance of having an at-home-office is becoming a thing of the past. But I find it much easier to keep track of everything: from work, to bills, to important documents, when there is a dedicated space to work. Why not make it a space with dual functions: a home office and family space. What could be sweeter than watching your kids work on a craft project while you finish editing that report for work? We all get distracted and day dream while working – why not make the best of it!
Storage is also important for an at home office. As apposed to a desk with drawers, I opted for something more whimsical and chose to have my storage separated into this lovely red sideboard.
If you’ll notice, all of the items listed above are fairly budget conscious. I believe that a home office should look great – but should not cost you the bank. Ikea (www.ikea.ca) can be a great place to find inexpensive items with big impact. Also, pick a simple colour scheme. The simpler the colours, the easier it will be to find coordinating bargins.
And I am sure that you all know my typical colour scheme – light blue, lots of white and my signature grey. But red is hot, hot, HOT! And I could not resist adding a splash of bold colour to this room. After all, it is an office and you need something that will energize you, not put you to sleep.
No comments:
Post a Comment