“Focused action beats brilliance.”
-Mark Sanborn
“Focus dude!”
Anyone working from home can tell you… focus is definitely a challenge. Between your normal everyday tasks, the doorbell, people in the house, and, and, and, it can be hard to get any work done or chasing squirrels.
*We do share affiliate links to show the same, similar item, used. You can find our disclosure policy here.
The last office makeover attempt, here, not only had an inefficient desk (round desk = no bueno for me), but it also was in a traffic area….too many distractions!
Project converting a bedroom to a home office was so needed as we took on this Spring’s One Room Challenge. The goal was to give a focused space to get down to the business at hand.
CONVERTING A BEDROOM INTO A HOME OFFICE SPACE
Here are the projects that were completed in this challenge:
- Room Design Board
- Updating a Thrift Store Painting
- Bargain Sliding Closet Door Makeover
- Prop Closet and Photography Setup
- Desk – Tips on Decorating on a Budget
- Business Sign from a Fruit Drying Rack
|FIND EXACT DESK, SIMILAR METAL CHAIR, 2 POCKET WALL ORGANIZER, AND THE OFFICE CHAIR HERE|
This week, we added a wall calendar (thrift store find), light switches, misc touches, and a new light fixture.
This room is now a place of business; the door can even be shut, if need be. And even though the room has been a work in progress, I have been blogging in it, and it’s all that I hoped it would be. It’s a million times better, in functionality, than what I had before.
Thanks for joining on this journey in Converting a Bedroom into a Home Office Space.
We did purchase a fixer upper home, and have several budget room makeovers completed as well as many in the works. You can check these out:
And be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be in the loop on new salvage design projects we take on..or I take on and The Mister is a good sport about it.
Create your best life using what you have! Sign up for weekly emails with ideas to salvage your time, money, resources, and moments for your best life. Plus, there is a FREE Printable only for subscribers.
Now this room looks like it is ready to write blog posts, contracts and award winning books. It looks GREAT!!! So thrilled you finally have the professional space you so richly deserve. May joy and success be with you!! Congrats ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project
Susie recently posted… https://thechelseaproject.com/modern-traditional-living-room-orc-reveal-one/
Susie, Always the kind one! I am headed over to check your now!
What a wonderful home office you’ve created! I love that office desk! Congrats and enjoy your new home office.
Tee at Beauteeful Living recently posted…Spa-Inspired Guest Bathroom Reveal – ORC Week 6
Thank you Tee! It’s so nice to have my own space!!!
What a great way to change it to an office. Lots of good Inso here!
Jewel, Thanks so much
Now that is a home office!! You are ready to get down to business and ignore those squirrels (I have that same problem, lol) I love the layout and how organized it looks. that drum light!!!! Congrats on a wonderful makeover!!!
Susanne recently posted…Guest Bathroom Reveal – ORC Week 6
Susanne, Yeah, for awhile I was using my laptop in the living room. Not efficient at all. Stuff everywhere. I am looking forward to seeing your room. Headed over now.
So jealous of the fabulous designated office and creative workspace! You did a wonderful job – way to go!
Hey Girls, Thanks for stopping by. Well, considering I spent a few years with this old laptop on the sofa, and the reason why I now have this room, it is bittersweet for sure.
I am in love with that blue wall! That color is perfect! And those curtains – I love all the details! Even down to that cute little ‘private’ sign! It’s perfection my friend – congrats!
Jen @ Noting Grace recently posted…Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget -ORC Reveal
Jen, You are so kind. I was hoping to do a bit more, but life happens. Your son’s room is amazing!
Awesome Deborah, love the wall color and the sign, love all the storage and that gorgeous light fixture. And don’t even get me started on the desk. Even the quirky little planter. Enjoy your new office
Awe, Thanks so much my friend. It’s simple but gets the job done. Have a great day!!!
It turned out so great
Looks like the perfect layout to get lots of work done!! Your Salvage sign is my favorite touch. 🙂
Thank you so much Jessica. I was super thrilled with that find.
Your office looks amazing! I love your wall color! And the sign on the wall with your logo is too cool!
Emy recently posted…Mid Century Console Table Painted in Reverie by Country Chic Paint
Emy, Thanks so much. The sign was def a favorite
Enjoy your awesome new office space! I love your logo on the wall!
Dara recently posted…Bold & Eclectic Log Cabin Living Room | The Big Reveal | One Room Challenge
Dara, Thanks so much and your project was AMMMMAZING
You did a marvelous job. I love all the attention to detail. Congrats!
Joy recently posted…ORC Week 6 Backyard Pool Makeover Final Reveal!
What you said Deborah about having a space just for work is so important. I have a corner in my bedroom because our home is small but the best thing is that I can close the door and concentrate.
Mary recently posted…How to Re-purpose a Torn Rattan Chair
Mary, boy it sure makes a difference after having worked on my laptop in the living room for 99% of my blogging career.