Home office transformation

This office was so fun to do! My client doesn't have an actual study, so instead of her mom desk being out for everyone to see we moved it to an old storage and game closet in the family's den. Now Mom feels like she can work and still be in the room with the rest of the family watching TV or playing a game. 

office space BEFORE

closet space BEFORE

AFTER!

After

This is my favorite way to get desks organized.  Putting the files this direction helps for speedy filing and quick access to find things.

This hanging pocket is a great way to see things at a glance.

Small Business Office

This Small business office was very cute to begin with, but just needed a little Organized Style to make it complete.  I compiled all the office supplies and labeled them for easy access.

This client has great style, but she needed her binders. papers and envelopes to look organized.

We added small baskets to hide more office supplies.

I added this cool supply drawer cabinet from Container Store to help corral those small desk supplies.

We added a file system to the wall and labelled all the folders so she could file on a daily basis very quickly.

Armoire turned Home Office

This is my own personal workspace!  I do have to share the computer with the 3 men in my life, but they stay out of my office armoire.  This space is actually an open dining room right inside the front door (so I have to keep it clean ;)) and that room was never getting used.  I needed my own office and lots of desk space so I improvised.  Do you have an old TV or dresser armoire that isn't being used anymore?

I added fun fabric to make it appealing to look at inside.  And lets be honest, it makes me happy so that's all that matters!

The top left has shelves from container store and magazine holders to hold all my envelopes, invoices, labels, etc.  Oh and please notice my large pile (above the printer) of "to be filed".  I left it full on purpose to show that even the best organizers can hate part of their duties i.e. filing!!!  The top right is my lovely card drawer.  I buy those bulk card boxes at costco and whenever I need a birthday card or wedding card I already have it!  The bottom left are 2 small bins to corral small labels and ink.  My favorite is my inspiration board!  I put things on there that make me happy to look at.  Oh and any good organizer loves her coffee table books.  I am obsessed!  Hint... hint... in case you are shopping for a present for me ;)  The bottom right are the school memories boxes that I make and sell.  And the black boxes are all our files.  Now, for any of you who don't have much space or have to share with the hubby or kids, you too can make a little office of your own!

Home office in TULSA

This project was one of my clients in Tulsa, Ok.  A home office in need of a little organization and furniture rearranging.  This project took about 5 hours and a little computer tech work from a self-confessed non-techy!  So proud of myself!  We moved the desk and file hutch to a better direction for easier flow going into the room.  This client was ready to get rid of binders and papers from previous projects that were cluttering up the office cabinets.  We moved them to a labelled box in the attic in case they needed to refer back to them.  Something I always tell my clients when I am in the process of taking EVERYTHING out to clean is that if it doesn't have a purpose right now then find a new place for it (ex: attic shelf or garage shelf).  Don't let old projects and papers clutter your mind and office in your newly organized space!  I also want to point out that I left the client with a large box of papers to go through.  I do that so my client doesn't feel overwhelmed at the time we are halfway through the mess.  I give them a pile to sort through, on their time, in a nice clean spot.  I find it is best after I have made a "home" for all the papers to go to (ex: labelled file folders) then they are less likely to bring something in that doesn't belong.  

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Box of papers to go through.

I know this picture is blurry, but I wanted to point out this desk organizer I used.  It's from Office Max and it is so simple, but so effective.  

Guest Closet turned Office Closet

This project was so much fun!  I love taking a room (even if it is just a closet) and totally transforming it! We ripped out the old Builder closet shelves and put in the Elfa system from Container store.

The closet is in a guest room which is now being transformed into a home office/gym.  The home office supplies and workout gear were previously in many different areas of the house.  Now, everything has a home and a label!  And room to grow!

Wow so much bigger!