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?
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 🙂 So sad about Storehouse, we have a fantastic bed from there. Your aqua chairs were an amazing gift!
Thanks Jackie- you are welcome anytime! I know- Storehouse was just our kind of style!
You did a great job styling the bookshelves and I love your rug too;)
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!
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.
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Sarah
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Hi Sarah- I love that you use your dining room! I hope that someday we will have a formal dining room again!
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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Thanks for stopping in Carrie! Have a great night! Off to check you out now!
What color is the wall paint? Love.
The color is Restoration Hardware Slate. It is a yummy color. 🙂 Pretty dark so I think the white on the bottom helps to lighten it up a bit.
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
Hi Marty! Thanks for the invite! Off to link up now!
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
Awesome finds- I would LOVE to find some Williams Sonoma goodies at Marshalls- thanks for the tip!
This is AMAZING!! Love every little detail of this room!! That rug just ties it all together!!
Shelly from MinettesMaze
Thanks so much for your sweet post Shelly!
I LOVE your style! And your colors in the room! It is beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Love this idea! And the colors you chose are PERFECT! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
Happy day!
karianne
Thanks so much for stopping in Karianne!
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.
Absolutely gorgeous! I love your carpet. 🙂 The colors are very soothing.
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!
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
What are the dimensions of this room? I’m 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!!
Hey! Unfort we have moved from that home so I am unable to measure for you. Good luck!