Adding a Desk to our Guest Bedroom/Office

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaiU0uOFq6rPidGV6FiggSRLJdJTVPaY3ygmri-gZ3EEUH_NRn6fRp9unA9ktirUuh70oKR4fvpWi0fsUQQGvtZiL8JOJnfi4BviO8tvsFqKy2GAgO_o64nYT-A2WPIVzMydqC8tVxvI/s1600/CDSC_7697.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaiU0uOFq6rPidGV6FiggSRLJdJTVPaY3ygmri-gZ3EEUH_NRn6fRp9unA9ktirUuh70oKR4fvpWi0fsUQQGvtZiL8JOJnfi4BviO8tvsFqKy2GAgO_o64nYT-A2WPIVzMydqC8tVxvI/s1600/CDSC_7697.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*I'm so sorry these pictures are super grainy. It was a horribly rainy and overcast day when I took these so I had to crank by ISO way up to even attempt taking any photos.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We finally added a desk to this room so it can now function somewhat as an office. It probaby won't ever be used as a true home office because I do most of my computer work downstairs but it will make a great space to work on projects! I am so excited to finally have a place to setup my sewing machine and plan on adding my silhouette machine here as well.  In fact I've already sewn several things since getting it set up. (Nothing super exciting - just some basic pillows and the ottoman slipcover in the playroom - but it still was a lot of fun finally sewing again!) We still have a good-sized empty wall to the right of the window (left of the desk) and I plan on adding some kind of storage piece there to keep a lot of my arts and crafts supplies and fabric and other miscellaneous things like that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>The rest of the bedroom I think looks pretty much the same as last time we shared it except we added a fun little striped throw from IKEA. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5NH8hJyXaXyrl-N8qcrqlzXHVQdoMZtBYAOawzfKki4qYSANR80lpf6baTFEKi6fs5IPTHn6sY6YvvJHXcZ-nhdgLVxbNwDCDuJNP4RBjQuSmV8-CpsrYMaHr8KxLpN-B2znMcNRTg0/s1600/CDSC_7689.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5NH8hJyXaXyrl-N8qcrqlzXHVQdoMZtBYAOawzfKki4qYSANR80lpf6baTFEKi6fs5IPTHn6sY6YvvJHXcZ-nhdgLVxbNwDCDuJNP4RBjQuSmV8-CpsrYMaHr8KxLpN-B2znMcNRTg0/s1600/CDSC_7689.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The desk is from IKEA as well. I spent nine months hunting through Craigslist and all the local thrift stores for the perfect desk that I could makeover but had no luck so finally just pulled the trigger on this IKEA one. It was the most inexpensive option I could find that I still liked the look of. I have to say even though I had hoped to find something a little more unique I have been really happy with this. It is very well made and weighs a ton. As far as the artwork goes - I plan on hanging it on the wall as soon as I decide the exact placements of the desk but I can't figure that out until I find a storage piece so for now the picture is just leaning there. (Again, sorry about the super grainy pictures). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_akg5f_k27_W3lEyrwmgmWJ7hKwUKPgJBhDVAYNJU7bjzoh2GDMdOL0HxRUVifiuxEzwF2pM4K2iQj40eubqnphrOEpPsJT-LhpU6bAC9DDv7WMZpvMxm5VlpheXKuAD3aWQAV04Ycw/s1600/cDSC_7677.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_akg5f_k27_W3lEyrwmgmWJ7hKwUKPgJBhDVAYNJU7bjzoh2GDMdOL0HxRUVifiuxEzwF2pM4K2iQj40eubqnphrOEpPsJT-LhpU6bAC9DDv7WMZpvMxm5VlpheXKuAD3aWQAV04Ycw/s1600/cDSC_7677.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The chair is not an ideal fit but it was a hand-me down  (it was my parent's and then my sister Dana recovered it in black and used it in her apartment for a couple of years and then it ended up in our garage) and works for now seeing how it was free but I am keeping my eyes out for something a little bit smaller. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyiFGiG43dqCa86O97qfrojLYrVTnsmwqQ2_SzroYIaa10oLIqIyP7xYmOVZzNigZqpAtGKfMrCm9l60Ho0jtxAEyDvNBowMZRVE6av4FIvrwE_HBMfp9osuh_KJUe0u7DbaxATzPjts/s1600/cDSC_7649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyiFGiG43dqCa86O97qfrojLYrVTnsmwqQ2_SzroYIaa10oLIqIyP7xYmOVZzNigZqpAtGKfMrCm9l60Ho0jtxAEyDvNBowMZRVE6av4FIvrwE_HBMfp9osuh_KJUe0u7DbaxATzPjts/s1600/cDSC_7649.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and my favorite part of the room is the view out the window:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxRhiv5TFRLBw2XwZ6t2H2FShsACWJMMjHaw2siHEtqCuliKL6Rv7BQzJXUnSEomU9NQhVUJpPrSNq36l-SLYS2fC7uyZONwojQpy2rtKjTCj6vZzbhQOjQxbR9z1oyv9MVJT5pNLlbE/s1600/ephoto-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxRhiv5TFRLBw2XwZ6t2H2FShsACWJMMjHaw2siHEtqCuliKL6Rv7BQzJXUnSEomU9NQhVUJpPrSNq36l-SLYS2fC7uyZONwojQpy2rtKjTCj6vZzbhQOjQxbR9z1oyv9MVJT5pNLlbE/s1600/ephoto-18.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><br /><br /><i><b>Source Info:</b></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Trim Color - Simply White by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish<br />Door Color - Mopboard Black by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish<br />Beadboard Wallpaper - Allen and Roth from Lowe's<br />Desk - IKEA<br />Large Black and White Tree Picture - Pottery Barn 11 years ago<br />Chair - hand-me down, just in there temporarily until I find the right chair<br />Green Folders - IKEA<br />White beaded pitcher with pink tulips - Emma pitcher from Pottery Barn<br />Urn with tree branches - have had for years<br />Bed - Overstock (I still need to reupholster the headboard but I have it somewhat hidden in these pics)<br />Black and White Striped Throw - IKEA<br />Coverlet - Have had for a long time not sure where it was originally purchased<br />Bed Skirt and Shams - Country Curtains<br />Nightstands - Pier 1 about 7-8 years ago, they still carry them but they are considerably more expensive than back when I purchased ours<br />Lamps - Home Goods<br />Roman Shades - Lowe's (they've since been discontinued)<br />Drapery Panels - IKEA Ritva Panels<br />Drapery Rods - Lowe's<br />Sheepskin Throw - IKEA a couple of years ago<br />Duvet Cover - Target about 7 years ago<br />Rug - RugsUSA.com<br />Black and White Square Pillows - Target<br />Sheets and Standard Shams - Target<br />Framed Sheet of Music - Antique from my mother-in-law <br />Little Frames and Gold H - gifts from years ago<br />Basket under nightstand - IKEA<br /><i>In room but not in these photos: </i><br />Dresser - Haynes Furniture in VA 5-6 years ago <br />Chalkboard Frame - Tutorial can be found <a href="http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/chalkboard-frame.html">here</a>. (You can also <a href="http://www.dearlillie.com/product/souls-11x14-chalkboard-print">purchase the print here</a> or the <a href="http://www.dearlillie.com/product/whatever-souls-are-made-of-24x36-chalkboard-download">download here</a>).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I hope you all are having a wonderful week! We are in the middle of having our new counters and backsplash installed. I am hoping to share a little peek at some point soon on either <a href="http://instagram.com/dearlillie#">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dearlillie">Facebook</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDVMoGUpXLu_9PvCgjyZteUIZIZ2O_r9JVOf0II0GQiseWO6ukiHk6FF683_KtQiornLPEMMb6OjdiKRY2oK_35J4Kh7wifejhl7mnHVko3Jiow0x5h41EdRBKNv3ONa8lWfP73nfFVs/s1600/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDVMoGUpXLu_9PvCgjyZteUIZIZ2O_r9JVOf0II0GQiseWO6ukiHk6FF683_KtQiornLPEMMb6OjdiKRY2oK_35J4Kh7wifejhl7mnHVko3Jiow0x5h41EdRBKNv3ONa8lWfP73nfFVs/s1600/sig.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

Adding a Desk to our Guest Bedroom/Office

*I'm so sorry these pictures are super grainy. It was a horribly rainy and overcast day when I took these so I had to crank by ISO way ...

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