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    MY OFFICE REVEAL!!!!!!!......finally

    By Stacy 92 Comments

    I am so happy that the sun came out today! It made for some great pictures of my office :) I have been so excited to reveal this room to you. I worked so hard on it. I built, made, or painted almost everything in here. Because of that, and waiting for a little extra money here and there, it took me about 3 months to do. Thanks for your patience as I finished this big project! I have received so many emails asking if I was done yet. I am and I AM IN LOVE! I wish you could see it in person. Today I am just revealing the whole room and over the next week I will break it down showing how I did it all.

    I built 6 floating shelves out of old fence pickets. I think they are my favorite thing in my new office! They have a surprise too......

    If you read my post about painting the room 3 times you know the story about the color. I will write a post giving the custom tint info later. I used Behr Premium paint. It rocks! Very good coverage :)

    Right now we have this brown armoire in the office that I have converted into a computer cabinet. It may be moving to the downstair family room when we finish the basement. Si if we do move it, I will put the blue chair I painted there in  its place.

    The thing I am the most proud of is this shoe storage bench that I built. It turned out so well!

     I know there id an empty picture frame and even though that is popular right now I do not intend to leave it empty. I am planning on framing the Better Homes and Gardens article. I just haven't gotten to it yet....

    Painted Rug Tutorial

    Wire Plant Cloc

    Shoe Storage Bench Tutorial

    Reclaimed Wood Floating Shelves Tutorial

    Painted Pillows

    Magnet Board and Topiary Trees

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    Filed Under: DIY & Tutorials, Furniture, Home Decor, Painting, Power Tools, Staining 92 Comments

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    1. Emily

      November 22, 2011 at 4:34 pm

      OH MY GOSH!!! It is SO super fabulous and bright and cheery and fun and perfect! And that bench? AMAZING! Seriously, you are the poster child for DIY home projects. I expect to see you as Home Depot's spokesperson in 2012. And maybe have your own show. If so, can I be your publicist? Pretty please?

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    2. Jamie

      November 22, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      OK just WOW WOW WOW! Love the color!

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    3. Rebecca

      November 22, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      I love it! Definitely worth your wait. The bench is awesome.

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    4. Carrie

      November 22, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      I love the chunky floating shelves- nice work.

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    5. Karie @ The HoB

      November 22, 2011 at 4:41 pm

      Gorgeous!!

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    6. michelle lubbers

      November 22, 2011 at 4:43 pm

      LOVE THE COLORS in this room! Nice work.

      Reply
    7. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said

      November 22, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      Looks awesome! I am in room envy!

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    8. liz marie

      November 22, 2011 at 4:51 pm

      Love it!!! You did such an amazing job!!!

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    9. Lara {Ellie G}

      November 22, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      The color, the color....my gosh....the color! I LOVE that deep teal. And the distress-ee shelves are fab too! That yummy chair makes me wanna come over and have a chat.....while you tell me about not being scared of power tools. You're amazing, Stacey. And I suppose I can quel my jealousy of your fab space...just because I heart you, big time.

      Reply
    10. Ashley

      November 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm

      This is stunning! I love the shelves! That rug is so perfect! I kinda hope you painted it because I have been dying to paint a rug!

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    11. Bella

      November 22, 2011 at 5:07 pm

      Holy shizz Stacey...It's perfect! I'm in LOVE with the shelves. I can't wait for the breakdown post.

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    12. Anna@DirectionsNotIncluded

      November 22, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      I love it. The rug is awesome! What is the color you used on the walls?

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    13. Leanne

      November 22, 2011 at 5:19 pm

      Wow! This room is amazing! I love the color combination. I think my favorite thing are those awsome shelves.

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    14. Sherry

      November 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Your office turned out fabulous! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to hear about all of the details on your projects. I'm really wanting to know how to make those wall shelves...I could use those in my office/craft space! You can see it at:
      http://ponderedprimedperfected.blogspot.com/2011/11/welcome-to-pondered-primed-perfected-we.html

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    15. C.R.A.F.T.

      November 22, 2011 at 5:28 pm

      WOW :) LOVE your floating shelves... super excited to see a little tutorial on those bad boys! Nice work!

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    16. Ashley

      November 22, 2011 at 5:39 pm

      I am in love too:) it looks beautiful! Great job!!!! xoxo

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    17. Shannon {aka}|design

      November 22, 2011 at 5:53 pm

      Your office looks beautiful...I adore the picket fence shelves!
      Shannon

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    18. Christine

      November 22, 2011 at 6:02 pm

      How cute! I love the color and organization. I can't wait to see the breakdown. I am in the process of trying to organize my craft area

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    19. Laura @ Laura's Crafty Life

      November 22, 2011 at 6:28 pm

      I love your space! I really love the blue color you chose. Looks great! :)

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    20. Tanya H.

      November 22, 2011 at 7:03 pm

      Very nice! Hope you're enjoying your new space!

      Reply
    21. Diana Fisher

      November 22, 2011 at 7:30 pm

      This room is so fun and peaceful, too. Love it!

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    22. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating

      November 22, 2011 at 7:39 pm

      It's perfect! Perfection! Yes, perfect perfection. :~) Those floating shelves are amazing. Can't wait for the details on those! Love the colors, too. You did such an amazing job on this room!

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    23. kara

      November 22, 2011 at 8:09 pm

      GORGEOUS office. Id be inspired to work in there ALL of the time :)

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    24. Jen

      November 22, 2011 at 8:11 pm

      Wow! I love everything! The color, the style...those floating shelves are amazing! Everything's so fresh and clean and gorgeous. Fabulous job!

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    25. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers

      November 22, 2011 at 8:11 pm

      What a wonderful creative space! Everything turned out beautiful, and I'm super curious about those floating shelves. I have a guess about what the surprise might be, but I guess I'll have to wait and see if I'm right.

      Reply
    26. Sara

      November 22, 2011 at 8:43 pm

      OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I've never seen a cooler office space in my life! Seriously!! Gorgeous!! Would LOVE it if you would link this up at my turquoise lovin' party!! (and red for the holiday season) http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-14.html I pinned this right away! PLEASE stop over at my party so I can feature this beauty next week!! HA!

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    27. Sara

      November 22, 2011 at 8:44 pm

      Oh and I forgot to ask where in the world you got that beautiful chair and the rug from? I really want to find those!!

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    28. Brook @ BeingBrook

      November 22, 2011 at 8:57 pm

      LOVE it! The aqua is so pretty and I am loving the wood shelves. I bet it's so nice to have such a great space to work out of!

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    29. Kelly (Kelly is Inspired)

      November 22, 2011 at 9:04 pm

      Very Nice! Love those shelves!

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    30. Michelle at Faith, Trust, & Pixie Dust

      November 22, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      Congratulations on completing another great project. It looks like a wonderful, organized space to work!

      Warmly, Michelle

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    31. Comeca

      November 22, 2011 at 9:47 pm

      Perfectly beautiful!

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    32. Megan

      November 22, 2011 at 10:04 pm

      I love your floating shelves. I want to do something like that in my dining room. That look and finish is exaltly what I had in my mind. I have to know how you made them! :)

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    33. Lisa @ Creative Raisins

      November 22, 2011 at 10:26 pm

      This is perfect, I am in love with the color you picked. I love the mirror, everything is fantastic

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    34. Mariaelena

      November 23, 2011 at 4:46 am

      looks so nice...enjoy working in your new beautiful space...love the color choices!...Happy Thanksgiving, Mariaelena

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    35. sherry

      November 23, 2011 at 6:35 am

      Amazing room, the color is absolutely stunning! I'm a new follower, I would love a visit when you have a chance.

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    36. Jenn

      November 23, 2011 at 8:05 am

      Can we be friends? Wait...we are and I am so glad. You are truly AMAZING & INSPIRING!!! How you do it all is a mystery. Someday I hope to be brave and start making my own things out of wood. Your floating shelves are awesome!

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    37. Samantha @ Little Painted Canvas

      November 23, 2011 at 8:08 am

      Love Love Love those shelves! It turned out beautifully! Job well done.

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    38. Nanalie Knotts

      November 23, 2011 at 8:28 am

      LOOKS AWESOME!!! I drove past your house the day you were painting the two little white cabinets and just knew they were going in this room! It all looks wonderful. I love the floating shelves too!

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    39. Pam the Goatherd

      November 23, 2011 at 8:48 am

      So cheery and fresh! I would want to spend ALL my time in there!

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    40. Jessie

      November 23, 2011 at 9:09 am

      OMG I love it can you come to my house next and do my who house lol were did you get the wood for the shelves love it love it now when it is broke in and used and loved you have to also show us pictures of the room.

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    41. aislin @ scribbles by a.

      November 23, 2011 at 9:23 am

      oh my goodness! LOVE IT!
      want to stop by and redecorate my bedroom?! i literally started drooling over those picket shelves. beautiful work. you've got such a great eye for decorating!

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    42. Jill

      November 23, 2011 at 9:51 am

      Beautiful reveal! Will watch for the how-to's :) -Jill

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    43. Emily Humphries

      November 23, 2011 at 10:28 am

      My computer so wouldn't let me look at this yesterday I was dieing to see it and I'm not disappointed it's totally fabulous!

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    44. Jenny

      November 23, 2011 at 10:36 am

      I love the color...so bright and happy! And it looks as functional as it is beautiful! Such a great job!

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    45. Centsational Girl

      November 23, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      So so beautiful!! I love the colors you've chosen and mixed wood tones, just lovely!!! Can't wait to read all about your bench!!!

      xo
      Kate

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    46. Gaby@GabHousewifeChronicles

      November 23, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      It looks amazingly beautiful!!!!! Can't wait for the details breakdown! Congrats!

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    47. Brandy Miller

      November 23, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      Beautiful! The color is gorgeous! Would you mind sharing what brand and color it is? We just bought a house and I have plenty of rooms I need paint!

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    48. Jusa

      November 23, 2011 at 9:05 pm

      Awesome! Love the color palette, and the textures and shapes and all the little details. Most impressed that you did it all yourself. Can't wait for more details. BTW, in my life, three months to finish a project is doing really well. I've lived in this house 24 years, and it doesn't look anywhere near as nice as this room. With four kids????

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    49. Heidi @ {Junk in their Trunk}

      November 23, 2011 at 9:26 pm

      Love love love the rustic floating shelves!! Amazing office! I would love to have you come share this at our link party...junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-it-up-wednesday-4.html

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    50. Hannah

      November 25, 2011 at 12:48 am

      Seriously!! How do you do it?! I am in awe at how talented you are. I'm looking forward to seeing how you did it all :)

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    51. Rylea

      November 26, 2011 at 11:50 pm

      You have inspired me to paint my own craft room and make changes.....I have added it to my already long list of tado's, which brings to mind I have been meaning to ask you if you hire out? I will help, but with your creativity I am quite sure we can do it in about 4 hours. your room is beautiful. And where do you stash all your crafts in process? It looks so tidy.....

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    52. Jenn @ I Am Not Superwoman

      November 27, 2011 at 8:29 pm

      I *love* this office. Love the colors, the decor, everything. You are so very talented. You should get your own DIY show, seriously.

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    53. Jennie Larsen

      November 27, 2011 at 11:08 pm

      LOOOOOOVE IT STACY and in my fav. color Turq. WELL DONE my friend, ENJOY! xo jen

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    54. amy

      November 28, 2011 at 6:02 am

      now that is my kind of office!! and where is the shelf tutorial????? get on that, girl!! they are to die for!!

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    55. Megan

      November 29, 2011 at 8:07 am

      This space is well designed! It's beautiful! My favorite aspect are the floating shelves!

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    56. Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com

      November 29, 2011 at 9:23 am

      I came over from Sweet Little Gals link at her place showing off your office. It's SPECTACULAR! Those floating shelves are my FAVE!!! I'm your newest follower and would love for you to come visit me, too!!!

      Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com

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    57. Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com

      November 29, 2011 at 9:25 am

      Pinned this!

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    58. sally

      November 30, 2011 at 8:47 am

      I love everything about it! It's perfect!!

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    59. Jamie

      November 30, 2011 at 8:54 pm

      Yes, love it! Your room is so sophisticated. I'm almost finished my craft room but it definitely doesn't look professional like this one! What color did you use? I tried to paint my room turquoise twice but I keep coming up with crazy blinding blues.

      jamie @ sewrockin.com

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    60. Allison @ House of Hepworths

      November 30, 2011 at 9:05 pm

      This is so awesome that I featured it at my Hookin Up with HoH Party!

      Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you'd like!

      xoxo

      Allison @ House of Hepworths

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    61. Katie @decoratemylife

      December 01, 2011 at 7:56 am

      This is gorgeous! I love the funky mirror.. what a perfect touch!

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    62. Kahli

      December 01, 2011 at 1:39 pm

      I love love love everything! That painted rug is heavenly! And you did a fabulous job on the storage bench.

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    63. Ela

      December 02, 2011 at 12:51 pm

      Wow! Looks great! I love the color and the shelves. Great job!

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    64. Melinda T

      December 02, 2011 at 5:16 pm

      I'm in love with those shelves!!!! And the colors as well. By the way, saw this on House Of Hepworth!

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    65. glamourpuss

      December 02, 2011 at 9:05 pm

      Wow, such a great job on your office! Wish mine was more than studs and electrical outlets lol! Visiting from TT&J :D

      Reply
    66. stacy

      December 02, 2011 at 9:35 pm

      Fabulous! Love the way it turned out and I am super impressed with all the projects you did yourself

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    67. the whyte house

      December 02, 2011 at 9:36 pm

      oh, my goodness!! i love the colors and adore those shelves!!!! such a great room makeover.

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    68. kim@too much time

      December 02, 2011 at 9:45 pm

      Your office is just beautiful:)I am hosting my first ever blog hop this weekend and I would LOVE if you stopped by to link some stuff up!

      Kim @ Too Much Time

      http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/search/label/get%20schooled%20saturday

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    69. Erin{LavenderandLemonDrops}

      December 02, 2011 at 10:52 pm

      LOVE those floating shelves! Your office looks great :)

      Reply
    70. Leanne

      December 04, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      You know I love your new office. Thanks for linking to my link party. I featured your office because it's incredible! Hope you're doing well!

      Reply
    71. Marci

      December 08, 2011 at 9:45 pm

      What a beautiful space you have created. And the shelves are killer!!!! I think my basement needs a few of these.

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    72. Mandy

      December 09, 2011 at 5:33 am

      My goodness, that is BEAUTIFUL!!

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    73. Lindsay

      December 09, 2011 at 6:53 am

      GREAT room! I'd love to know where you got your desk chair! THANKS!!!!!

      Reply
    74. Shauna@Satori Design for Living

      December 10, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      Lovely colors and design! I'm just in the process of finishing mine.

      Reply
    75. Brooke

      December 10, 2011 at 7:32 pm

      AMAZING!!!!!! I love everything about it, especially that tree :-)

      Reply
    76. Funky Junk Interiors

      January 17, 2012 at 2:22 am

      Oh my goodness... what a gorgeous amazing space! The colour is so FUN!!! Beautiful, Stacy!

      Reply
    77. Emmy

      January 17, 2012 at 9:20 am

      Looks awesome!! Great job

      Reply
    78. Katy

      January 18, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      I love all things nautical, live at the beach and this would be so cool as my craft room. You did a rocking good job, you should be very proud!

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    79. Dar

      March 20, 2012 at 5:05 am

      I am overdue for an office room make-over! This gives me motivation! Love your room : )

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    80. frank

      June 05, 2012 at 12:41 pm

      first of all, i have to agree, love the picket fence shelves! did you have issues installing it on the wall? they seem like they are quite heavy to be stable. how did you do it? and i love how the office looks!

      Reply
    81. Brandy

      June 20, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      My new favorite site! Can I just move into your house!!

      Reply
    82. Laurie

      July 15, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      I love this idea!! Also love the paint color, do you remember the name and color? Thank you for the great idea.

      Reply
    83. Brooke @ Bassett

      September 19, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Love what you did with this office and the colors! I really really love the shelves and the fact that they open! I need some like that..have anymore you want to sell LOL. :)

      Reply
    84. Vanessa @AHouse-2-Home

      June 13, 2013 at 2:09 pm

      I love your office space. I love the shades of blues you use. Great Job!

      Reply
    85. Vanessa @AHouse-2-Home

      June 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      I love your office space. I love the different shades of blue you used. Great Job!

      Reply
    86. KG

      June 17, 2013 at 8:01 am

      This looks fantastic. I love the color combo of blue and grays.
      Very cozy and inviting.

      Reply
    87. Taralyn

      May 26, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Those floating shelves are gorgeous! Love them!

      Reply
    88. brenda

      January 01, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      well, we got my sewing room in the closet finished just in time for what the Dr. said was a horrific case of shingles. Still coping with that and the neuropathy and nerve blockers and have gotten to make one project and some mending in the lovely sewing room.
      i do enjoy your posts and feel encouraged by them.

      Reply

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