Yesterday I told you about how we converted our dining room to an office a couple of years ago. I realized that I never posted anything before about this room here at Southern State of Mind, so I thought I’d share today!
I really loved having a formal dining room. It felt so great to hosting family and friends in a formal dining room during the holidays.
However, we seriously only used it 3-4 times a year.
Now, if you are in a big ol’ house, a formal dining room makes sense!
Don’t get me wrong- I totally envy you!
But for my family…
in our current stage of life…
in our one-story ranch…
it really wasn’t the best use of space so we made some changes!
With just a couple trips to the local Ballard Designs outlet,
we purchased a few new pieces of furniture to create a home office
and never looked back!
Enjoy the tour!
Desk & Hutch were purchased from the local Ballard Designs Outlet
I struggle with styling the book shelves because
they need to be functional and pretty.
Here is the latest set-up.
Recognize that driftwood?
Jackie says
Wow! How have you been holding this in? This room is fantastic. The next time I am in Atlanta, I am coming over to your house to work š So sad about Storehouse, we have a fantastic bed from there. Your aqua chairs were an amazing gift!
Heather Metzler says
Thanks Jackie- you are welcome anytime! I know- Storehouse was just our kind of style!
Monograms Mud says
You did a great job styling the bookshelves and I love your rug too;)
Heather Metzler says
Thanks Amelia! I am still surprised the husband agreed to that rug, he is actually a big fan. Thanks for your note about the bookshelves!
Sarah Vanderkooy says
What a great transformation! I am currently trying to create an office/dining room in my house. We use our dining room so it has to stay for now. I like your storage idea, I can put my china somewhere else and re purpose my cabinet.
Visiting from Give me the Goods party today.
Sarah
Creative Ramblings
Heather Metzler says
Hi Sarah- I love that you use your dining room! I hope that someday we will have a formal dining room again!
Carrie This Home says
I agree that using this room as an office would be a better fit for my family too. I love the colors you chose–very cute and modern. Pinning this since it was so inspiring!
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Heather Metzler says
Thanks for stopping in Carrie! Have a great night! Off to check you out now!
Talysa says
What color is the wall paint? Love.
Heather Metzler says
The color is Restoration Hardware Slate. It is a yummy color. š Pretty dark so I think the white on the bottom helps to lighten it up a bit.
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Perfect. Your office is gorgeous. Love the bookcases and your vignettes and such a fabulous rug. Great transformation. I would love for you to link up to my ongoing party Inspire Me. http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/09/182nd-inspire-me.html Hugs, Marty
Heather Metzler says
Hi Marty! Thanks for the invite! Off to link up now!
Stacey Merrill says
fantastic transformation! Storehouse was a great shop – just last week I scored some cute accessory pieces from them at Marshalls. They also get the Williams Sonoma closeouts too, by the way
Heather Metzler says
Awesome finds- I would LOVE to find some Williams Sonoma goodies at Marshalls- thanks for the tip!
Shelly says
This is AMAZING!! Love every little detail of this room!! That rug just ties it all together!!
Shelly from MinettesMaze
Heather Metzler says
Thanks so much for your sweet post Shelly!
The Ruffled Stitch says
I LOVE your style! And your colors in the room! It is beautiful!
Heather Metzler says
Thank you so much!
thistlewoodfarm says
Love this idea! And the colors you chose are PERFECT! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
Happy day!
karianne
Heather Metzler says
Thanks so much for stopping in Karianne!
Chelsea Page says
Having a formal dining room is important but if you only use it twice or thrice a year then turning it and utilising it instead into some place to do a lot of productive things is a wise idea.
Our Pinteresting Family says
Absolutely gorgeous! I love your carpet. š The colors are very soothing.
Heather Metzler says
Thanks so much! The rug was a steal from Rugsusa. I wasn't so sure about the animal print but I think the gray keeps in muted. Thanks again for all of your sweet comments!
Elaine Proud says
I really like what you did in your office! I have a question. I was looking at that same rug recently but wondered if the grey had a blue undertone?
Elaine
Lisa Ross says
What are the dimensions of this room? Iām considering a similar project for my home office, and trying to get perspective if I have room to put my desk in front of a credenza rather than against the wall. Your office is beautiful!!
Heather says
Hey! Unfort we have moved from that home so I am unable to measure for you. Good luck!