The Project

Well I have finally got the guts and ambition to tackle my home office. This has been in the works for a while. The room started out as my sanctuary to have around me all of the stuff that made me happy. A place where I could sit, work, plan, and feel confident in the fact that I know where everything is and where I can find it. That sounds familiar, where I have heard that before? Anyway, I was happy for about 5 years then recently it happened. I am tripping over cords, loosing paperwork and noticing I have files going back to the 1980's for homes I no longer own, cars I don't have and the warrantee on an 8 tract tape player. Yes, organization is a practice, not an exact science.


Something had to be done. So I started. 

The first thing I did was sell my desk. If I did that I would have no choice but to proceed with the new design.  It was a nice oak computer desk with the keyboard drawer that pulled out and two very small pencil drawers on each side.  Although it was a great looking desk, it was not my style and was not functional. Who knew it would sell on Craig’s List in 24 hours. Now I am committed and I have a lot more room.  I packed up 7 boxes of books, files, CDs, office supplies, magazines (reference only), and I throw away 2 bags of trash.  Of course some of these boxes are hiding in the closet, but I will tackle the closet later.  Everything is coming out. My Lazy Boy rocker recliner is for sale if anyone is interested. Check my website for a better picture.

I am committed to using only one book case that I have repainted, one 2 drawer filing cabinet that has been redesigned and one mesh file box (total 3 file drawers). I am also designing 4 shallow drawers for pens, envelopes, staples, etc. Not a lot of storage space but what I really need is desk space, a comfortable place to stretch out and read and a place for a guest. A modern sleeper sofa should work.
 
So far progress has been slow. Since most of the furniture is very heavy I have to rely on my friends to help move the heavy stuff out. That is why progress has been slow.

 As I said this is a process so if you decide you want to take on a space in your home or office and think it is just too daunting, it probably is but just stay tuned and you may get the inspiration you need to get started.  I am a person who goes big or not go at all.

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes of my home office makeover project and wish me luck.