My home office
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breakinglight11As I mentioned in my previous entry about the library shelves, the living room isn’t the only part of the house improved by having them. Since there wasn’t room for all eleven segments downstairs, we also put some into the two rooms upstairs we set aside for our offices. Bernie’s is the office he uses to work from home, and in addition to storing books and tchotchkes, it makes for a nice environment for him to take video calls. The rest went into my office, which was in dire need of some building out.
When we first moved in, we decided we would take one of the smaller rooms upstairs for our bedroom, since we didn’t need much space in there and it would be easier to heat and cool. That would allow us to use the larger master bedroom for other things, and since Bernie wanted the basement for his game room, that could allow me to use that space for my projects, and storing all the attendant STUFF they require.
But for a frustratingly long time, it was clear I didn’t have it set up the way I wanted it. My costume collection went into the spacious closet, which was nice. We put the bed that was mine in my old house in there so we’d have a place for guests, but beyond that I didn’t have the right furniture to really use the room. My work table from the old place ended up being stacked with stuff, like my sewing supplies, making it only half as useable as a work space. And I had boxes of books and things piled up that had no place to be unpacked to. It felt neither useable nor even pleasant to be in there, so I really wasn’t taking advantage of this nice space set aside for my work.
When I put some of the library shelves in there, it completely transformed the space for me. Being able to unpack and decorate in there made it feel comfortable for me in a way it hadn’t before, and I found myself able to figure out how best to arrange it for myself.
Here’s the guest bed, made up in its winter neutrals. I like having a comfortable place for guests to stay, ready even on short notice. It also makes a good place for me to nest, since I like to work sometimes from a blanket pile instead of upright in a chair. We brought up one of the end tables that used to be in my old living room to use as a nightstand, and I draped the garland from my old bedroom over the headboard. The Board of Crazy from Mrs. Hawking part V: MRS. FROST hangs on the wall over it, because I always thought it was a really cool prop and I enjoy seeing it displayed.
Having realized I needed a storage solution to free up my work top, I went on a hunt for a few new pieces of furniture. I’ve always been really good at thrifting and finding things secondhand, and it wasn’t long before I found this old sideboard in my neighborhood for cheap. I could move my sewing stuff to the top of it, and fill the cabinets with props, costumes, and other supplies. I also like that in a pinch I can use it for extra counter space.
My work table I then moved out to stand free in this half of the room. I want to keep it mostly clear so I can use it for different projects. Right now it’s set up in painting mode, with my mats spread out, but my computer can also sit here when I need it for a desk. I find I like being able to walk all the way around it, and have room to do things like set up lights and cameras if I need to film on it. There’s also room for storage tubs to live out of the way underneath it.
Here are the sections of library shelf, with my books and decorated with various things I like— particularly my Monster High dolls, which I’ve placed in little tableaux. I felt slightly embarrassed when I was setting them up, feeling silly for being a grown adult collecting them. But honestly it really goes give me joy to look at them, and here in my own space I should just make it the way I like it, and not worry what other people think.
The last new-to-me piece of furniture I found was an apothecary chest, an antique full of long thing drawers that’s perfect for dolls, supplies, and bits and bobs I need for my various crafts. It also happens to be the perfect size to display this Monster High doll house— I’m sure our overnight guests feel very secure with these little creatures watching over them. I also hung this whiteboard, though I’m not sure what I’ll use it for yet, and a few prized mementos from shows.
The room is not quite done yet. There is a pretty armoire that matches the bed frame that I'd like to get from my dad's house, but I haven't decided whether that should go in here or in my bedroom. Either place might need a bit of rearranging so as not to feel crowded. And I feel like there's still some room for art to hang on the walls. But it makes me happy how it's come together. I feel comfortable in here, and able to do projects. I didn't realize how much I hadn't enjoyed being in here before, until I finally committed to making it my own. Now it feels like a huge improvement in our home.
When we first moved in, we decided we would take one of the smaller rooms upstairs for our bedroom, since we didn’t need much space in there and it would be easier to heat and cool. That would allow us to use the larger master bedroom for other things, and since Bernie wanted the basement for his game room, that could allow me to use that space for my projects, and storing all the attendant STUFF they require.
But for a frustratingly long time, it was clear I didn’t have it set up the way I wanted it. My costume collection went into the spacious closet, which was nice. We put the bed that was mine in my old house in there so we’d have a place for guests, but beyond that I didn’t have the right furniture to really use the room. My work table from the old place ended up being stacked with stuff, like my sewing supplies, making it only half as useable as a work space. And I had boxes of books and things piled up that had no place to be unpacked to. It felt neither useable nor even pleasant to be in there, so I really wasn’t taking advantage of this nice space set aside for my work.
When I put some of the library shelves in there, it completely transformed the space for me. Being able to unpack and decorate in there made it feel comfortable for me in a way it hadn’t before, and I found myself able to figure out how best to arrange it for myself.
Here’s the guest bed, made up in its winter neutrals. I like having a comfortable place for guests to stay, ready even on short notice. It also makes a good place for me to nest, since I like to work sometimes from a blanket pile instead of upright in a chair. We brought up one of the end tables that used to be in my old living room to use as a nightstand, and I draped the garland from my old bedroom over the headboard. The Board of Crazy from Mrs. Hawking part V: MRS. FROST hangs on the wall over it, because I always thought it was a really cool prop and I enjoy seeing it displayed.
Having realized I needed a storage solution to free up my work top, I went on a hunt for a few new pieces of furniture. I’ve always been really good at thrifting and finding things secondhand, and it wasn’t long before I found this old sideboard in my neighborhood for cheap. I could move my sewing stuff to the top of it, and fill the cabinets with props, costumes, and other supplies. I also like that in a pinch I can use it for extra counter space.
My work table I then moved out to stand free in this half of the room. I want to keep it mostly clear so I can use it for different projects. Right now it’s set up in painting mode, with my mats spread out, but my computer can also sit here when I need it for a desk. I find I like being able to walk all the way around it, and have room to do things like set up lights and cameras if I need to film on it. There’s also room for storage tubs to live out of the way underneath it.
Here are the sections of library shelf, with my books and decorated with various things I like— particularly my Monster High dolls, which I’ve placed in little tableaux. I felt slightly embarrassed when I was setting them up, feeling silly for being a grown adult collecting them. But honestly it really goes give me joy to look at them, and here in my own space I should just make it the way I like it, and not worry what other people think.
The last new-to-me piece of furniture I found was an apothecary chest, an antique full of long thing drawers that’s perfect for dolls, supplies, and bits and bobs I need for my various crafts. It also happens to be the perfect size to display this Monster High doll house— I’m sure our overnight guests feel very secure with these little creatures watching over them. I also hung this whiteboard, though I’m not sure what I’ll use it for yet, and a few prized mementos from shows.
The room is not quite done yet. There is a pretty armoire that matches the bed frame that I'd like to get from my dad's house, but I haven't decided whether that should go in here or in my bedroom. Either place might need a bit of rearranging so as not to feel crowded. And I feel like there's still some room for art to hang on the walls. But it makes me happy how it's come together. I feel comfortable in here, and able to do projects. I didn't realize how much I hadn't enjoyed being in here before, until I finally committed to making it my own. Now it feels like a huge improvement in our home.
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