{"id":3835,"date":"2016-07-28T13:35:05","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T13:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/?p=3835"},"modified":"2016-07-28T13:35:05","modified_gmt":"2016-07-28T13:35:05","slug":"5-ways-create-pretty-home-office-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/5-ways-create-pretty-home-office-space\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Create a Pretty Home Office Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have an extra bedroom in the home or maybe a corner that could use a little love? Why not create a home office space to pay the bills, keep a schedule, journal or even have an area where kids can do their homework.<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3836\" src=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/3-23.jpg\" alt=\"3-23\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">After Superstorm Sandy destroyed our home in October 2012, I had to recreate my home office space to continue to run Stylish Stagers, Inc. As I stood in the room that was ripped down to the studs I knew that I wanted to have multi-work spaces in the room and that I wanted to use the vertical space of the room to keep important papers up above away from the floor incase of another flood.<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fr1r8lM9YpQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prior to the storm my office was ripped from the pages of Pottery Barn with blue jean walls, dark wood furniture and one desk that sat in the center of the room. So, since I had the opportunity to change things up I decided to paint it a bright yellow, used <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.containerstore.com\/elfa\/index.htm\">Elfa shelving from The Container Store<\/a><\/span> to build our desks and shelving and repurposed two old dining chairs into funky office chairs. Here is our new office, where I currently bring you our voice, in fact I&#8217;m sitting in that chair on the left in the photo right now writing this.<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"home office aligncenter wp-image-3837\" title=\"home office\" src=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/10668502_10204765789212898_2097340936_n-2.jpg\" alt=\"home office\" width=\"621\" height=\"415\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">One of my biggest pet peeves is when homeowners have an office in their home, but it looks more like a corporate headquarters and an afterthought than a place you&#8217;d want to spend time in. Here are five tips to consider when trying to create a home office with some personality that reflects the rest of the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Home Office Tip # 1: Enough Space<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tight on floor space?\u00a0No worries.\u00a0Opt for a sleek stand near the door. It&#8217;s perfect for sorting mail or paying bills before you head out. Or how about turning a closet into an office space. Try\u00a0removing the closet door and replacing it with a curtain to close when you want to leave work behind. You can even create a work space in a hallway, replace a nightstand with a writing table or add a command center in your kitchen to take care of daily paperwork and scheduling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Home Office Tip # 2: Multi-Functional Furniture<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Choose furniture with a purpose. No one wants to see stacks of paperwork all over their house or office equipment for that matter. If you have a small area you want a flexible workspace &#8212; like a secretary desk that you can close and an upholstered chair that you can use elsewhere for extra seating for dinner guests.\u00a0Make your\u00a0desk\u00a0a statement piece.\u00a0Then use a cabinet to house a printer, sliding trays for office supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Home Office Tip # 3:\u00a0Contain Your Stuff<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Store all your paperwork and office supplies in\u00a0containers, drawers, baskets and bins.\u00a0Putting this\u00a0out of sight will give\u00a0your office a decluttered look. The bins in my office and pictured below are from The Container Store. You can use binders with different sections to organize life&#8217;s paperwork and create a mail center to easily stay on top of important items that must be dealt with immediately. Also, consider color-coding your file cabinets and books to\u00a0add a stunning design element while giving\u00a0your space a clutter-free, organized look. Don&#8217;t forget to label everything so other family members know where to put items back.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.polyvore.com\/office_essentials\/set?.embedder=17069808&amp;.svc=copypaste&amp;id=202139993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Office Essentials\" src=\"http:\/\/cfc.polyvoreimg.com\/cgi\/img-set\/.sig\/FkYbq1Y5AzOfybmIcvdTag\/cid\/202139993\/id\/aNvYG9M_5hGuSXeVihlwOg\/size\/c600x906.jpg\" alt=\"Office Essentials\" width=\"600\" height=\"906\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><small><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.polyvore.com\/office_essentials\/set?.embedder=17069808&amp;.svc=copypaste&amp;id=202139993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office Essentials<\/a><\/span> by <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/tori-toth-arena.polyvore.com\/?.embedder=17069808&amp;.svc=copypaste\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tori-toth-arena<\/a><\/span><\/small><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Home Office Tip # 4: Use a Repeating Color<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As you can see in my office my repeating color is aqua, then yellow with a pop of coral. In the picture above the storage boxes and striped rug are both lime green and using a blue chair would add a harmonious color scheme. Choose your favorite color and add it to the room at least three times to create a cohesive look.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Home Office Tip # 5:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accessorize<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Think about your home office as you would any room when decorating. Is there a theme you&#8217;re looking to portray? If so then add that theme with artwork and items to display on a book shelf. Make sure to add a desk lamp, have some organic accessories like a pyrite paperweight and add something personal to inspire you to continue to conquer your goals.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are so many options out there to surround yourself with happiness while at work, so don&#8217;t settle for a boring, old, corporate home office. Let me know in the comment section below how you plan on dressing up your home office. I&#8217;d love to hear from you!<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Happy Decorating,<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2721\" src=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/http-signatures.mylivesignature.com-54492-250-F202D4193D3F55764776905F7FF8B20C4.png\" alt=\"http-signatures.mylivesignature.com-54492-250-F202D4193D3F55764776905F7FF8B20C.png\" width=\"101\" height=\"84\" \/><\/div>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have an extra bedroom in the home or maybe a corner that could use a little love? Why not create a home office space to pay the bills, keep a schedule, journal or even have an area where kids can do their homework. 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