Farmhouse Office // Progress Update
THE FARMHOUSE It's been awhile since we've looked at the Farmhouse office (besides the beautiful story behind our pantry cabinet) so I wanted to give you a look today. Even though the office isn't quite finished, we're already using it to get some much needed business done. We manage our rentals and renovation projects from our home, so having a dedicated space for all of our paperwork and office supplies has proven invaluable. Honestly, I'm not sure how we survived so long without a real office!
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The vibe in the office is moody and historic with the practicality of a modern workspace. The best of both worlds, if you ask me. This room is right off of our entry and the dark walls provide a stark contrast to the lighter spaces throughout the main floor. I chose the navy color intentionally to make this room feel like it's separate from the living spaces (which will all be white), but apparently a single dark room in a house is also a trend (according to Ms. McGee that is).
This room has a large east-facing window, which allows a view of our side yard and garden. We get great morning light in here but the room takes on a cozier by late morning when the sun is filtered through the large elm tree standing directly outside. Inside, the room is anchored by the double-sided marble trestle desk - a DIY that Garrett and I put together. I still have work to do in here, but I love how this room is shaping up so far.
The framed Oregonian paper is something I remember from my childhood. The story goes that my grandpa's beloved dog, Sam, chipped his tooth in a dog fight, so my grandpa gave him a gold crown with diamond inset. Sam sat in my grandpa's dentist chair for the procedure, while the Oregonian photographed it for a story, and the whole thing has been a fun part of our family history ever since.
For those who have asked, our baskets are from here. I already shared all about our large cabinet and the lovely story behind it, but for the record, I'm so smitten with it!
The view from our office into our entryway is one of my favorites. The white and wood look of the entry is everything I love about our historic farmhouse. I'm still looking for a larger, brass mirror, but until I find the right one (at the right price), the entry table will stay styled as is.
That navy color with the wood trim. It gets me every time!
Once our office chairs come in (BTW they are on sale right now!) and I finish the room up, I'll do a full reveal, but in the mean time, I hope you enjoyed this progress shot.
xoxo
-Cathy