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“All of a sudden the nest is empty. The birds have gone, and what had been a constant blur of activity is now nothing more than a few discarded feathers. Silence mutes all that was colorful and it is time to reestablish our significant place in an ever-changing world.”
–Marci Seither, Empty Nest
In the past two years, our home has been up and down with people living in it, specifically the children. It’s been interesting, exciting, heartbreaking………well basically an emotional roller coaster!
Each boy has always had his own room. We had intentions on leaving their rooms as is however an office/project area is very much needed as the blog becomes a career.
Awhile back, we completed a room makeover and turned a “family” room into an office ….which you can see here. Unfortunately, the room didn’t work out as well as we had hoped:
- Lighting -Photography
- Wall Space (fireplace takes an entire wall)
- Cat Box Area
These are just a few of the reasons to pack up and move….the room not our home.
The decision was made to combine both boys rooms into one. It will be setup to have one, or both boys, home at any given time while acting as a guest room. And the other bedroom will become SS&M Headquarters.
Here is the room that will be the home office:
Now, here is what’s funny about this change…… converting the bedroom to a home office will change several rooms. We felt a little like the, If You Give A Mouse a Cookie book. Or maybe the Dry Bones Song, the foot bone is connected to the ankle bone.
- Changing the now office, meant a change to that “family”room- a reading room????
- Converting the bedroom to a home office.
- Combining both boys rooms.
- Taking sun room/craft room into home office so all supplies are in one area.
- Changing some shelving in the garage to accommodate craft room paint.
- Moving home decor supplies into home office area.
Basically, it’s a musical chairs of home decor around here.What is that like 4 room changes? But for this One Room Challenge, you will see the converting bedroom to home office process. The others will follow so be sure to sign up for our newsletter to follow along.
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On one hand it will be sad to complete this challenge, but there is a certain reestablishment that can be exciting. We hold unto that excitement through the tears of change.
Here is the plan:
The bedroom is now ready for it’s new life and for ours.
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Can’t wait to see what you do! And I totally get where you’re coming from! It’s so hard to let go of your kiddies room as they were. I’ve done it twice now and still feel sad about it. But then think this is the next stage of life and life’s fun adventures!
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For sure Sam. If it was under different circumstances but it is what it is.
Looks like a great project! Even with all of the emotions it brings up. I’m excited to see what you do!
My room plans always effect other rooms too. Can’t wait to see your home office!
Can’t wait to see the “after” pics with everything put together from your inspiration board.
I love seeing these “One Room Challenges”, great motivation to do DIY projects around the house.
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Hopefully we can inspire you mary.
Awwww. So sad to hear your office didn’t work out, but excited that you have a plan to get an office that will work for you and the family. Your plans are fab! I look so forward to seeing what your upcycling genius brain comes up with. ~~ ~~Susie from The Chelsea Project
Change is always good. It seems there has been a lot of that going on in your life and this new office will be a great refresh for you and your business! We can’t wait to follow along!
Yes, change is good even when it’s hard. I’m excited for this office space.
Can’t wait to see the final room.
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Deborah – I love that analogy of the “If you give a mouse a cookie” – that is so true! But I have to admit that I am a huge redecorranger and always switch things up! So glad to be on this ORC with you! Can’t wait to see the amazing things you do in this room!
haha…love that “redecorranger”. 🙂 It’s a fun challenge isn’t it!
I look forward to following along! It is hard to makeover rooms when kids leave home…I cried and cried when both of mine left home. Sending good vibes your way!
Yes it is. Thank you for the good vibes. 🙂
We’ve got a lot of “if you give a mouse a cookie” going on over here too. Wishing you all the best getting all your spaces together and looking forward to seeing you finished office!
Jessica, This challenge isn’t for the faint of heart 🙂