interior design
His + Hers :: The Home Office
There comes a time in every relationship where the inevitable happens... at least for me. The point at which I've been spending entirely too much time at my boyfriend's place not to want to redecorate every little nook and cranny.
Well, I've finally hit that moment, and lucky for me (and maybe for him?) we have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to revamping rooms. A little project presented itself to us recently, so we've decided to tackle the upstairs 'guest room' which is about to be turned into an industrial-inspired office...
There's just one little 'problem'. This is my idea of industrial chic... and I'm pretty sure it's not what he has in mind!
So I've been scouring the web this morning for some more inspiration that might work for both of us ...
Necessary item #1: warm wood. For sure.
I'm mildy obsessed with the idea of some kind of textured grasscloth in the space, but I have a feeling we'll just be giving it an extra dose of dark paint instead. I'm picturing a color, rather than gray, accented by black bookshelves, and plenty of industrial details.
Necessary item #2: a cozy rug to offset the rough, cold textures brought in by the industrial furniture.
And I'm picturing plenty of artwork as well, lining one of the main walls. It's quite a small space, so it won't be hard to fill it up! And, of course, I'd love for it to have a library feel as well - offering up a reading nook or soft seating of some sort. So this is what I've got in mind...
1. chandelier // 2. green paint // 3. chaise // 4. fern prints // 5. brass pencil holder // 6. desk // 7. marble lamp // 8. rug // 9. wood + leather desk chair
I've been obsessed with that coral chaise for yeaaaaars now. I think it would be so perfect by the window in the office area, tucked in front of a black bookshelf piled with books and knick knacks. I think the addition of the fern prints is a nice way to lend some organic inspiration to all the hard surfaces that will be in the space, and a lighter, neutral rug will lend a bit of pattern. And then there are brass accessories. Because - duh. Brass. Now, I just have to talk him into it all...
images :: abigail ahern // collage :: francisco costa, house & home , ryan corbin , apartment therapy // abduzeedo // jute interior design on houzz // unknown
Congratulations on all the of the wonderful things filling your life; personally, professionally and int he love department!!!
Meredith, you are so sweet to leave such a thoughtful comment. Thank you so much! I’m pretty happy with all the exciting things in my life right now!! xo
A true design dilemma- a happy marriage between his and her tastes… I think you mastered it to perfection!!
Jenna
Love all your ideas for the space! So many great ideas to meld your style with his. Grasscloth is a all time favorite of mine, we have it in our library/tv room. That orange chaise is fabulous!!
Cant wait to hear about how it all goes!
Ahhh! My boyfriend and I have the same problem. I feel like male style always ends up being a compromise between a cabin and a sharper image store. Basically, pretty much anything from uncrate.com. Good luck with planning!! Looks like you already have some amazing contenders.
I love your idea for giving it a kind of library feel! My husband and I are in the process of redecorating our shared office space and we really don’t know what to do with it, but your inspirations here have given me a great place to start!
Love your ideas! Especially the first two pictures are so my style!
So much inspiration! Love the industrial vibe and adore a touch of femininity and colour that the prints add! x
Carry on!! Beautiful examples…especially #1! franki
Love this inspiration! And the apricot chaise, #swoon. Great work!
I Love the moodiness of the first office with the dark dramatic walls and the chandelier! But you are probably right and it might be too much for most men!
The West Elm desk and brass pencil holder are really stylish.
Hopefully you’ll end up with your choices whilst incorporating some of your boyfriends ideas! Would be great to see the finished result.
Love it all. Saving for later. My husband and I are hoping to redecorate our office nook from a desk for one into a desk for each of us. I’d like to keep things fairly gender neutral but don’t mind having it on the more industrial, masculine side.