Guest Room/Home Office Setup

After months of staring at an empty room, I finally decided to do something with it.

Step 1

First steps when decorating/redecorating any space is to decide its function.

This particular room needed to serve as a guest room for out of town guests or the occasional grandparent sleepover, as well as, a home office for me.

In 10 years of full-time business and nearly 2 decades of entrepreneurship, I have never had a dedicated office space, so this was long over due.

Step 2

Choosing a color palette and design style

I decided to stick with the same color palette used throughout the rest of our home - black, white, tan and blue. Also adding gold as an accent color.

My style is mostly modern with clean straight edges. I like to always include elements of my family life, such as, family photos, family heirlooms, gifts from my kiddos.

Step 3

My favorite part...Shopping!!!

Most of my purchase came from Amazon. Some of the items were odds and ends from around our house.

Here’s My List:

Amazon

Bed

- Full size Bed Frame

- Full size Mattress

- Pack of 4 standard Pillows

- 2-20” Pillows

- 3-16” Pillows

- 2 - 20” Navy Blue and Gold Pillow covers

- 2 -16” Solid Navy Blue pillow covers

- 1 heathered grey pillow cover

- 1 white full size sheet set

- 1 white Full size lightweight down comforter

- 1 white full size bed skirt

- Off white accent chair

- C-table

- 6-tier Bookshelf

- 2 Cabinets

Overstock.com

- White and Gold desk

- Navy blue and gold velvet desk chair

- desk accessories/accent decor (mixture of Amazon, Hobby Lobby, IKEA and things from around the house)

- Gold Frame Mirror (Amazon)

- Gold Lamp- set of 2 (Amazon)

- Black removable wall paper (Amazon)

Step 4

The final step in my process was setting up my space. Again, I considered functionality.

My desk area needed to be ready for long hours in front of a computer. I needed editable task management list posted close by; along with a calendar.

The television needed a sturdy stand - I have small kids, so it was important that the tv would sit high and not be able to be tipped over. I also need shelf space and drawers for office supplies and crafting materials.

The bed needed to be comfortable and cost efficient. Mattresses can be very costly. Thankfully, I found a great green tea infused mattress on Amazon for about $120. I’ve only used it for a quick nap here and there, but it sleeps great!

I also wanted to include a “reading corner”. A simple accent chair and c-table is all I needed. I’m still searching for the perfect reading lamp. I’ll most likely go with a floor lamp that hangs overhead.

Lastly, a 6-tiered bookshelf to finish off my space. I use the shelf mostly for decor, but it can also serve as storage if/when I need it.