Getting my office right for me…..

One of the scariest parts of helping others in their homes is the risk

of getting it 'wrong'…..Thankfully, I really don't think I have made

many mistakes in client homes - at least that the client would 

describe as a mistake. Right clients?

But when I hired myself last year to design myself an office

in my own home, I made a mistake…..well sort of.

My mistake was to follow a trend, to base my choices on what

others were doing that was right for them, looked great in their space,

especially in photographs on Instagram and blogs…….I painted my

office white - GASP!!!!!!  I know, right?

Now, if this is the biggest 'mistake' I ever make, I realize I am doing ok.

I could say a lot about the influence of social media on our design 

choices - especially those of us who are in this business, but I should

have followed my own advice often doled out to my clients, "do what

is right for you".  But sometimes, designers own homes turn

into our laboratory so I chalk up my white paint experiment to that.

I learned a lot…..

- I like the contrast of lights and darks in a space

- vintage art and objects look great against a dark background

- I prefer my white spaces as the main area color

- custom mixing paint is fun

- painting is NOT fun

- I still like white room, just not in this space

This room is not done (heck, are they ever?).

I am waiting for a vintage Turkish rug.  

I would like a new desk chair, something more

'important' and comfortable.

The walls are generally BM Hale Navy - I had a custom

mixed done that basically removed some of the 

white paint that went into the mix.  The result is more

a darker, inky blue/black.  I love it!

And on another note - I have really enjoyed being back in this

space - one of my goals for 2016 is to blog more

regularly.  I love writing and sharing and having this relationship

with all of you.  So thanks for sticking around!

Have a great weekend!