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Two Twenty One

Home Office Makeover Reveal

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Today’s the day! My home office/craft room makeover reveal. I hope it lives up to your expectations.

This room makeover has been in the works for hmm 17 months. The process was slow. Obviously. This goes to show that rooms don’t come together over night. Remember that.

I must say I really love my office. It’s my woman cave. The place where I can display as many pink and feminine things as I want. Forget about man caves, every chick should have a woman cave.

home office makeover

Let’s start with the largest piece of furniture in the room– the Ikea Expedit workstation. I decided on this behemoth because it seemed like a good storage solution for my office. So in May, 2012 Brad and I made the 2 hour drive to Cincinnati, home of the nearest Ikea, to get the workstation, white storage boxes, picture frames, shelves, and some chocolate.

Brad started on the Expedit shelving unit when we got home and had it assembled in an hour. I don’t know why people complain about assembling Ikea furniture. Tip: don’t use the supplied dinky Allen wrenches. Get a cordless drill. And a beefcake husband. You’re welcome for the free tip.

NOTE: The Expedit has since been discontinued, its nearly identical replacement is called Kallax.

ikea expedit

I’m not an overly girly person. Don’t let this room give you the impression I’m the bubble gum and rainbows cheerleader type. I’m not. I just like the color pink. I mean, our wedding colors were pink and green.

home office details

Speaking of weddings, I tried to sell my DIY wedding program box and card box after our wedding but that didn’t pan out so they’re hanging out on top of the Expedit. I had my wedding bouquet immortalized on canvas this past summer. But I still didn’t have the guts to throw away my gross, dried up bouquet. It’s in the wedding program box.

ikea expedit

I originally bought these shelves (from Ikea) for our guest bathroom but they were too deep, so I put them in the office. The Ball mason jelly jars I thrifted a while back fit perfectly on the shelves. I also store my turquoise Ball mason jars on the top shelf.

ball canning jars used for craft storage

I store various craft and sewing supplies in the jelly jars– washi tape, bakers twine, buttons, and vintage thread spools.

ball mason jars used for craft storage

This wooden cart was given to us by Brad’s grandma. I brightened it up with a little spray paint. I use it to house our printer, modem, router, my greeting card box, and some of my books.

printer cart

I created a little sitting area/reading nook with one of the chairs I purchased off Craigslist and a table I scored at Goodwill for $9 on half-off Saturday. The table looked a little rough, so I freshened up with a coat of white spray paint.

home office chair and side table

The blanket has made previous appearances on the blog– it was a wedding present knit by my Great Aunt. The pillow’s twin has made an appearance on the blog too.

chair with chevron pillow

I showed you how I tackled the gallery wall a few weeks ago. The process wasn’t as painful as I thought it’d be.

craft room makeover

white gallery wall

I spruced up my grandma Mildred’s sewing cabinet a year ago. And I showed you how I took the storage box from ugly green to pretty pink last year.

craft room

Thrifted tatting threads and vintage thread spools are displayed in apothecary jars.

pink threads

Last year I covered my teenage cork board I stole from my parent’s basement with fabric and pushed 5,000 thumbtacks along the edge to give it a nailhead trimmed look. I get phantom pains in my fingers when I look at it. Just kidding. Kind of.

craft room makeover

No room reveal post is complete without fresh flowers. Write that down.

I picked up these hydrangeas for under $5 at our local grocery store. Two of them were in the clearance section for $.89. $.89! And these puppies have lasted well over a week. They look pretty nice next to my DIY lucite tray, no?

home office hydrangeas

I’m not opening those closet doors and showing you what’s inside. . . yet. I have a little DIY project planned for the closet. Hopefully, I’ll get to it within the next 5 years.

The C monogram hanging on my closet door is from college, and the canvas bag is my super cool Two Twenty One bag. I’m legit.

craft room makeover

Oh look, it’s my stenciled file cabinet.

I had it under the desk, but I didn’t like how it was somewhat hidden so I put it here. It fits perfectly in this spot.

stenciled file cabinet

The Expedit is pretty awesome. It holds a whole lot of stuff. Which is really nice for me because my home office really is my home office. I’m a self-employed developmental therapist, and I provide in-home therapy in clients’ homes so my home office is my home base. This room also serves as the Two Twenty One headquarters and my craft room. Therefore, I have a lot of stuff. I’m able to store my work related necessities (client files, paperwork, books) along with my blogging, crafting, and personal items in the Expedit.

ikea expedit for home office

NOTE:  Here’s an updated photo of the desk in my home office. I finally found a chair (Cynthia Rowley via HomeGoods) I liked, and I added a desktop to the space.

office chair

Finally, no room reveal post is complete without the appropriate before and after photos.

home office makeover

I hope you enjoyed the home office/craft room tour!

 Find out more details about the makeover, where I purchased everything, and the approximate cost of the makeover HERE.

Budget home office makeover!

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Comments

  1. Ashli says

    March 6, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    OH MY it is beautiful! Girly, but not too girly, sophisticated but fun!
    Love it! Great job!
    Lots of Love
    Ashli

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  2. JaimeR says

    March 6, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Looks great!!! I see it pinned many times over! 🙂 I think I’d just sit in there all day and stare at it’s loveliness!!

    Reply
    • Barb Hesselgrave says

      March 6, 2013 at 8:22 AM

      Looks beautiful. I am going to try to use your ideas in my new home in Yorktown, Indiana, which is just up the road from your home. Too bad we aren’t neighbors so you could come over and give me ideas.

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        March 7, 2013 at 9:32 PM

        Congrats on the new home, Barb! You know, I’ve lived in Indiana my entire life, and I’ve never been to Yorktown/Muncie. I’ll have to put it on my list of places to visit. And if we were neighbors and I came over I’d expect lots of cookies. 😉

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  3. Greta @ Project Momma says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    WOW!! It looks great! I love that you mixed “old” and “new”. The craigslisted chair is gorgeous!! I love that and mason jars with the brand new shelves.

    By the way, I used to make 8 hours trips to Pittsburgh before Ikea made it to Cincinnati. I am super glad it it here, now!

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  4. Deneen says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Great Job! Love the colors and how they flow through the room. The work you put in really paid off. Time to enjoy!

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  5. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    GORGEOUS!! Loving everything about your office {and so jealous that mine is no where near yours yet}!!

    Reply
  6. Annaleis from Teapots and Tractors says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    I love this! I have recently purchased the same desk and shelving from Ikea. Still working on the layout and how to store everything. So many ideas thank you

    Reply
  7. Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Looks great! Fresh and inspiring! xo Kristin

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Love this room! What color did you use on the walls?

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:36 PM

      Thanks, Lauren! It’s Voyage by Valspar.

      Reply
  9. Jessie @ Imperfectly Polished says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    It looks great, Chelsea! Love how light and airy it is and the colors are so pretty:) You can craft your little heart out in there.

    Reply
  10. Allie says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Chelsea, this is beautiful! I have the expedit also, but mine looks nothing like that! I am inspired. When we move and I get a new room that is crammed with junk, this is happening. Very nice!

    Reply
  11. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Love it! What a great transformation! Thanks for sharing!
    Leslie

    Reply
  12. Catherine says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful, Chelsea!! I can see why it took so long – it’s PERFECT. Love the white furniture; it’s so clean and elegant. And I STILL need to go to IKEA, though I won’t be buying any food items there! 😉

    Reply
  13. Carly G says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Looks awesome! I love how you styled the Expedit.

    Reply
  14. Mandy @ This Girl's Life says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Oh Chelsea it is absolutely gorgeous! I love how light and bright it is and all of your storage solutions are awesome. When can I come over and craft?! 😉

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:37 PM

      Thanks, Mandy! Anytime! 😉

      Reply
  15. Casey O says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    GAH!!!! Love, love, LUUUURVE it!!! The pink, blue, & white just look so fresh and girly and clean! Can you come help me finish my office?? I have a lot of aqua & white, and I have been trying to figure out whether to incorporate a 3rd color. I love all of the different jars that you used to display everything, (I am obsessed with my aqua Ball jars, too!) and those storage boxes are so pretty!! Can’t wait to read more of the deets tomorrow! GORGEOUS!!

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  16. Rachel L. Ritter says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I absolutely love this post! It’s inspiring and has great timing, I’m making the 3 hour trek out to the Charlotte Ikea this weekend. I think it’s sweet that you use so many of your family’s gifts and furniture in your design, makes it so much more personalized. Thanks for all the great photos.

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  17. [email protected] says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Very pretty! And functional. I like happy woman caves!

    Reply
  18. Liz says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Oh my gosh!! I love it! Great job 🙂

    Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    It was everything I dreamed it would be and more! Now I totally want my own office! Yours is amazing! I love it!

    Reply
  20. Ericka says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Love everything about it! Makes me want to make over my home office ASAP. Hopefully after my wedding this summer, I can start tackling it. Amazing job!

    Reply
  21. Bliss says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I think you get an A. I would of given you an A+ but I deducted for not getting the office turned in on schedule. I would never do that you know (my nose just grew). My favorite thing? The canvas of your wedding flowers. Why? It makes the room come alive.

    Bliss

    Reply
  22. Rebecca @ My GIrlish Whims says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Such a beautiful girly room!! love it!

    Reply
  23. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Umm… seriously GORGEOUS! I’m so happy you got rid of that purple wall. I can totally see your style all over this new space. And it’s so organized!! Super jealous over here. I’m in love!!

    Reply
  24. Brenda B. says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I am in awe of your office makeover! It’s just perfect.. I want to drive over 3 hrs. to that same IKEA and get that same storage unit for my wall in a spare bedroom, so that I can store all my yarn.. Thanks for sharing this journey with us on your blog! I look forward to your posts! Blessings..

    Reply
  25. Emily says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    You did an amazing job! Everything came together so nicely. It always pays to take your time, because then you’ll never be disappointed with your final project. I just LOVE this space!! 🙂

    Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    This. Looks. Amazing It actually makes me really want an Expedit for toy storage. I think you’ve sold me. Although, my way of decorating would never look as good as yours.

    I also love the way you have positioned your desk in the room. Really posh. Everything looks fabulous.

    Consider yourself pinned.

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  27. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    It looks fantastic! We have an Expedit and I always have a hard time styling it – the openings seems too deep/too square/not big enough….but you totally managed to pull it off.

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  28. Brittany @ The Domestic Geek says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    This looks so amazing!! I’ve been decorating my home office in my head (it’s being built) and I don’t think I could ever make it look as pretty as yours. Everything just falls into place perfectly in this room! Love love love it!

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  29. Deb L. says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    OMG – this room is perfect! I wish I could move in. VERY inspiring…my office is a work in progress; seeing your room has made me suddenly want to get into gear and finish my room. : ) Thanks so much for sharing.

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  30. Brhea says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Wow, Chelsea! This is just beautiful. Makes me so happy to know that you have a gorgeous space like this to let your creativity loose! You are one talented woman, that’s for sure!

    Reply
  31. Jen says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I personally love pink and purple. I am glad you made the space your own!

    Reply
  32. Alison Schluenz says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Oh my goodness, it looks great! I can’t believe I was just looking at that exact same Expedit bookshelf/desk combo yesterday on the Ikea website while I was home from work because of another mega-blizzard! Except I can’t go to Ikea because the nearest for me is in Schaumburg (by Chicago) but now I know I definitely want this office set up! Great work! I agree, it takes a long time for a whole room to come together!

    Reply
  33. Catherine Vargas says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    This is just adorable 🙂

    http://www.vindiebaby.com
    Vintage Inspired Fashion by Independent Designers for Your Little darling

    Reply
  34. [email protected] says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Wow, you office turned out great. It is so beautiful, feminine and down right pretty! I love the Expedit and desk set up and all the simple organization to you added. You will definitely enjoy this space and be inspired in it. Great job.
    All the best,
    Shelly

    Reply
  35. Sarah W. Caron (Sarah by the Sea) says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Oh. Wow. I am about to embark on a massive home office project myself and LOVE yours. It’s absolutely stunning!

    Reply
  36. Melanie @ S{Thomp}ing Ground says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I love this so much! It’s beautiful! It’s funny because before reading this I would have said I don’t like pink, but now I was this space! It’s the perfect mix of girly and sophisticated. Thank you for the inspiration for when I tackle my home office! I love that you were honest about the length of time it took. Sometimes I see things like this and feel like I could beer tackle it, but I love seeing how small steps at a time can get you there. It’s truly a gorgeous space and I hope you are just loving your time spent there as much as I imagine I would! 🙂

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  37. Heather says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    It looks great!! Enjoy your new office!!!

    Reply
  38. peggy lydem says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Chelsea,
    This is the best re-do I have ever seen and love the color pink too! Pink is not just for girls , you should see how cute my 3 year old little dark skinned grandson looks in his pink shirt! What a great job you did on everything and your pictures were wonderful. Thank you for sharing the sentiment attached to some of your belongings, very nice!

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  39. Katie says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Seriously… love how clean and organized your craft room is… Very spacious too! I use to have the large Expedit but my craft room shrunk in size in our new home so we had to downsize to the smaller one and then stacked another smaller expedit on top. Your room is beautiful! You should be proud!

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  40. Cindy B says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Your office is fabulous!! I love how light and bright it is.

    Reply
  41. [email protected] says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Effing spectacular!

    Reply
  42. nest of posies says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    ohmyword – I LOVE everything! wow. so gorgeous.

    Reply
  43. carol jane says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful office. So pretty. What color did you use on the walls? Oh and the brand too?

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks, Carol! It’s Voyage by Valspar.

      Reply
  44. Andrea @ This Pug Life says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I was JUST looking at the Expedit unit online last night. My only concern is that I’d like to use the table for cutting fabric and other projects and I’m not sure it’s big enough. BUT, I just had a crazy idea…would it be possible to attached two of the desk parts to the bookshelf? Make it a huge work surface instead of a desk?

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    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      Two desks would be too wide for the 6×6 Expedit (the largest they make). The 6×6 is 75″ wide. One desk is 45″ so two would be wider than the shelving unit. Unless that wouldn’t bother you. The desk is 45″ x 30 3/4 ” so it’s a sizable surface to work on. Good luck!

      Reply
      • amy tuttle says

        July 2, 2018 at 6:02 PM

        and how did you purchase the desk? does it come that way or do you have to custom build it?

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  45. Rachael says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I just gasped out loud!! This looks so amazing and girly and just PERFECT! I really love the colors you chose. Can I please come to your office to do some work? 🙂 But seriously, great job girl!

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  46. Jenny Lynn says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I am trying not to be jealous. As the room looks inviting, homey and pretty. The pink is delightful.

    Reply
  47. Taryn Mahaffey says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Your office is beautiful!! I only wish I could steal a room out of our house to accomplish this. Great job!

    Reply
  48. Rachel says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Completely amazing. It looks gorgeous! I want to move into that room and never ever leave. The storage shelf unit thing is awesome, and I really love the little reading nook, too. Great job!

    Reply
  49. Emily ~So Domesticated~ says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Fabulous make over!!!

    I’m planning on using your cork board idea for both of my girls. I heart easy diy projects! Love your bouquet photo on canvas!

    Reply
  50. Karen says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    It looks so good! Very inspiring!!

    Reply
  51. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Girrrlllll you rocked this makeover! I love all of the little details and the upcycling of old furniture. I don’t know if I’d ever get any work done in there because I’d be too busy staring at all of the prettiness 🙂

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  52. Jenn says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    This came out AWESOME! I like all of the jars you use as both storage and decorative items. I definitely need to make better use of all of my jars and containers.
    Jenn
    With Luck

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  53. Reilly says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Gorgeous, just, gorgeous!
    I am with you, I don’t see why people complain about assembling Ikea furniture either.

    Reply
  54. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    It looks amazing! I’m fully expecting a ton of productivity to happen in there now! May I suggest that you take on a project for me? Possibly redoing a toddler room? 😉

    Reply
  55. Laura says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    It looks great! I’m so impressed!

    Reply
  56. Anja says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    It’s so pretty! Having pink in your office just makes it cuter, in my opinion. It’s nicely balanced with the white and other colors =)

    Reply
  57. Ashlee says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I love every single thing about this office!! It looks great!

    Reply
  58. Lindsey says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    I love the Expedit! I really wish I had seen it before I bought my West Elm desk. So much storage! Love the room!

    Reply
  59. Diane says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Loving your,
    Home Office Makeover, the lovely light and airy feel the room now has, your choice of furniture is Practical and stylish, it now looks like a very serene Working environment, inspiring even. Your project has given me lots of great top tips, to help me makeover our study. I’m no longer lost for ideas, and I have a solid place to start from now. Thank you so much for sharing all your great ideas, and the photo’s are fabulous… Dee xx

    Reply
  60. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    You are amazing!!! Your home office is absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful job done! 🙂

    Reply
  61. Erika says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    It looks wonderful! So bright and airy. What a fantastic transformation!!

    Reply
  62. Samantha says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    I love love love it! Great colors and I’m still drooling over your file cabinet makeover!

    Reply
  63. Kristina says

    March 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Looks fantastic! Love the colors and can just picture you sitting there in your chair sitting back looking around the room with a smile cause it’s so pretty 🙂 Yay for WOman’s Caves!

    Reply
  64. Kelly {Primer & Painted Nails} says

    March 6, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Amahzinggggg! It turned out so so pretty!! I totally need a lady den stat! Quick question: how did you attach that desk? Is it also Ikea?

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      Thanks, Kelly! The desk comes with an attachment mechanism. Yep, it’s also Ikea.

      Reply
  65. Katie @ PPS says

    March 6, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    WOW!! So lovely. I think my favorite part is the sitting area. It just looks so cozy – I’d love to read a magazine there!!

    Reply
  66. Christina @ The Frugal Homemaker says

    March 6, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful office, Chelsea!! Love it!

    Reply
  67. Katherine Nolden says

    March 6, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    This is so lovely! I bet it feels amazing to sit down to work in there everyday! I am in total agreement on the Woman Cave!

    Reply
  68. Kelly says

    March 6, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Holy Gorgeous!! I bet you’re so glad it’s finished! My favorite part is the reading nook. I am a sucker for a cozy space….

    Where did you find your small spools of baker’s twine? And I assume your filing boxes on the expedit are also Ikea?

    Reply
  69. Christine @ Casa-de-Christine says

    March 6, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Love it! This has me seriously craving a woman cave!! It’s the perfect mix of feminine and sophisticated. Well done!

    Reply
  70. Kayla says

    March 6, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    WOWZA!!! I absolutely love this office! It’s a perfect woman cave…now if we only had the extra bedroom to make 1 whole room just for me, that would be fab! 😉 I too am in the process of creating a craft space in our only spare bedroom. I say space, because the room is tiny, therefore my crafting area will be even smaller. Sigh. Anyways, love your craft room…it gives this girl even more inspiration! 🙂

    Reply
  71. Brooke @ Design Stash says

    March 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Woah!!! This is completely gorgeous!! I am seriously IN LOVE with everything (especially those white Ikea storage boxes:) They are so totally effective and so totally cheap too! My favorite part has to be the way you displayed the progress throughout the years in the last photo collage:) How, if you don’t mind me asking, did you do that…….is it a PSD template……do share (if you want to:)
    Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
    xoxo, Brooke

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    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM

      Thanks so much, Brooke! The boxes are definitely effective and cheap! I made the collage in Photoshop but I didn’t use a template. I placed the images, outlined them, and added the circles and text. You can always make collages with PicMonkey, and then open the collage in Photoshop to add text. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  72. liz says

    March 6, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    It’s beautiful! Where did you get the desk from?

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks, Liz! The entire workstation (shelving unit and desk) is from Ikea.

      Reply
      • Kimberly says

        November 24, 2015 at 4:33 PM

        Chelsea,

        I love the desk, but I am wondering how does it stand. I can’t tell if its attached on the inside or not. It looks like it’s floating.

        Reply
        • Chelsea @ two twenty one says

          November 24, 2015 at 7:29 PM

          Thanks! It attaches to the bookcase part of the Expedit.

          Reply
  73. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says

    March 6, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    What a beautiful craft room. I love all your pretty thread!! It’s total eye candy 🙂 Great tour. Your office looks so pretty now, and you’re surrounded by lots of your fab DIY makeovers too, bonus! Just gorgeous!!

    Reply
  74. Recreate and Decorate says

    March 6, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    That is gorgeous! I love how feminine it is!

    Reply
  75. Ashley @ Simply Designing says

    March 6, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Your office is AMAZING!!! It is so pretty! And it looks really functional too.

    If only we had an Ikea closer to us huh?! We make the trek about 1-2 times a year with a big ‘ole list 🙂

    Ashley

    Reply
  76. [email protected] says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Beautiful!!! I love everything about this room. Nicely done 🙂 Piinning to the Better Homes and Garden blogger projects board 🙂

    Reply
  77. Diana Rambles says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  78. LIsa A. says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Wow! Can I move in? I think I’d actually want to “work” if I had an office like yours! You did a fabulous job!

    Reply
  79. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    One word: STUNNING! Wow, Chelsea, this really is gorgeous. I think I would just sit there and stare at it all the time and never get any work done. Seriously, amazing job. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  80. Rachel says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Your office is beautiful. On behalf of the whole internet, I am jealous of your woman cave.

    Also, where did you get the awesome (ceramic? plaster? painted plastic?) whale? It’s so fun! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 6:27 PM

      Thanks, Rachel! The ceramic whale is from Kohls. I got it a few weeks ago so it’s probably still available.

      Reply
  81. [email protected] Life A Top A Cake Stand says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    LOVE IT!! Such a great mix of pretty and function. Envying all the bins and boxes! Just lovely!

    Reply
  82. Miss Charming says

    March 7, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Love how everything turned out, Chelsea! So pretty and pink. (My favorites are all the display jars.) Wonderful transformation!

    Reply
  83. Jen L. says

    March 7, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    GORGEOUS! Some people just know how to nail it when decorating, and you are one of them!! It’s perfectly put together, so fresh and bright. I just love this space! The little jelly jars displays are my favorite!! Great transformation!

    Reply
  84. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    March 7, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    holy GORGEOUS, Chelsea! It’s so feminine and lovely but fresh and sophisticated at the same time. I adore it!!

    Reply
  85. Cathy Chapman says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Hi Chelsea,
    I’m a new follower of your blog and I really enjoy it! This office makeover reveal could not have come at a better time, I’m just doing my office, for the first time in our current house, and I absolutely love what you did! My office will be pink, white with some splashes of red. I thought about the IKEA piece too, but I had already made a desk from an old door that I love, so I had to go a different way, still in progress. Thanks for sharing such great organizational ideas and a gorgeous, happy work space.

    Cathy 🙂

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  86. Michelle says

    March 7, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I love everything about this! I wish I had the space for the Expedit shelf. It’s my favorite!

    Reply
  87. Ian Ace Espinosa says

    March 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Great make over job to your office, if I have this kind of office I will indeed increase my productivity and choose to spend longer hours.

    Reply
  88. Jennifer says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I have been going back and forth for a while now on if I should buy the Ikea Expedit Workstation. After looking at your office with it I am for sure going to buy it!

    Reply
  89. Angie Arthur says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    This room is gorgeous!!! I love everything about it. We have the Expedit shelving in my living room and love it!! We also went with those same cardboard boxes and were very sad when they started falling apart after a short while. If you ever need to replace them, I actually sell some cubes that would work perfect with your theme. The party punch chevron colors would look beautiful. http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/Catalog/Product/242/index.html

    Again. I LOVE this!!! I will dream about having an office like this someday. 🙂

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  90. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    March 7, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    This room is an example of styling PERFECTION. The way you styled that expedit is totally sending my heart into orbit. Outrageous. I am SO in love with this. Going to share on FB right this second!

    Reply
  91. haley says

    March 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    looks great but where is your computer?

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:55 PM

      Hah! Good question. I have a laptop and it happened to be in my living room when I took the photos.

      Reply
  92. Condo Blues says

    March 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    I dream of having a wall of cubby shelves in my craft room.

    Reply
  93. Shannon Blogger Homes says

    March 7, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    GORGEOUS office/craft room! So can’t wait to get my basement space finished!

    Reply
  94. Monique says

    March 7, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Wow! It’s beautiful! I love the color scheme.. and I definitely feel like I need to invest in an Expedit.. good storage is definitely something I need!

    Reply
  95. Jessica @ Decor Adventures says

    March 7, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    It looks really lovely! Kind of like my home office, which I plan to reveal soon also. I love the colors, now work it girl!

    Reply
  96. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    March 7, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Chelsea!!! I’m so in love with this space!! Every last detail is perfection and I LOVE all the pink!

    I’m so glad I’m not the only one who takes forever making over a space! My master bedroom is taking so long!

    Reply
  97. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    very pretty and fresh Chelsea! great job!

    Reply
  98. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    March 8, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Chelsea, this is seriously one stunning space! What a beautiful job you did. I would die for my own space like this! I love every detail.

    Reply
  99. Stacy E. says

    March 8, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    My favorite thing has to be the filing cabinet or your wedding bouquet canvas print. Great post, and you have such a lovely office.

    Reply
  100. Louise says

    March 8, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Looks so pretty. Love the colour combo and all the organisation. Love it.

    Reply
  101. Tabitha says

    March 8, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Love this room! IKEA has the best craft room furniture! And I especially love the feminine touches around the room! It’s the perfect place to get away with so much pink! I just redid my craft room as well!! Visiting from Crafty Scrappy Happy Link Party!

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  102. Shauna @Satori Design for Living says

    March 8, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Just gorgeous! Love the soft colors and clever organization!

    Reply
  103. Julia @cuckoo4design says

    March 8, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Well, I’m adding my name to the long list of commenters here to tell you this is a beautiful craft space. So bright!
    I’m jealous! Coming over from Happy Hour at DD&D

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  104. Carol says

    March 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Your room is fantastic, Chelsea! I’m a big fan of IKEA office furniture, especially the Expedit — so very versatile and clean looking. I have several pieces in my craft room, which is going to be getting an updated reveal this next week. If I didn’t have to cook the occasional meal or wash a load of laundry, I doubt I would ever leave my “room!”

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  105. [email protected] says

    March 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    You turned the room into such a cozy girly place by your use of colours.

    Reply
  106. Chrissy Jordan says

    March 8, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Drooling!! Seriously. What I would give to just be able to keep items on my shelves, let alone have them so beautifully filled and organized!
    haha I’ll just keep pretending that I can work in this space until my littles aren’t so little any more.

    Reply
  107. [email protected] says

    March 8, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    That is so beautiful! I would almost have a hard time getting work done in such a pretty room because I wouldn’t want to make a mess!

    Reply
  108. Emily @ TwoPurpleCouches says

    March 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    hubba hubba hubba!!! your woman cave is amazing! i have a vision for my woman cave as well… it involves a lot of pink, orange, gray, and absolutely none of my husband’s opinions 🙂

    Reply
  109. Bethany says

    March 8, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    This is so beautiful! You did a wonderful job!

    Reply
  110. eva scott says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    absolutely gorgeous! i love how clean everything is with all the white and then those great splashes of color! Pinning for when I have my own craft room instead of my dining room table. 🙂

    Reply
  111. Gina (aka East Coast Mommy) says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    So pretty and well organized. LOVE it! 🙂

    Reply
  112. Sarah @ An Inviting Home says

    March 8, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Great job on taking pictures of the space too…such a bright and cheery room.
    ~Sarah

    Reply
  113. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    March 9, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I just had to click over and see it all! And I’m super glad I did!

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  114. Debbie reFresh says

    March 9, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    gasp…it’s gorgeous…I’m jealous…I needed some motivation!
    love it,
    debbie

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  115. Steph (@imcountingufoz) says

    March 9, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    WOW! This is SO SO beautiful! I’d want to spend pretty much all day in there, I reckon.

    I found you on Serenity Now x

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  116. Jennifer says

    March 9, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I love this room! Where did you get the pink boxes? My favorite color of course!

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  117. Allie says

    March 9, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    So I featured you this week. 🙂 http://www.missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-favorite-things-thursday-10-home.html I love looking at these pics. I have some old spools like that, too. I’ve got them in a huge thing right now, but I love the design of the small jars. Also, can your aunt knit me a blanket, too? 🙂 jk. Have a fabulous weekend!

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  118. Erin {Home Everyday} says

    March 9, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    What a beautiful makeover! I cannot decide what is my favorite part. I love the art on the walls, but I also love how clever you were with storage and organization. I will definitely be using some of these ideas. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

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  119. Christina @ I Gotta Create! says

    March 10, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    It’s amazing and inspiring. Oh Wow! You’ve got my planning wheels turning. Pinned it!

    <3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original link party is open.

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  120. Vel says

    March 10, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Super adorable space! You guys did a terrific job! I also think you styled it perfectly! Thank you for sharing this!

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  121. Lauren {L'amour chez nous} says

    March 10, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Pretty! I love how that you went all out and made it so feminine. Good point on the side table from Goodwill! I see those all the time, and think about what they could look like, but I always worry they’ll be too dated with the undulating legs (stands? posts? I’m not sure what to call those). Clearly I was wrong!

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  122. Tracie @cleverlyinspired says

    March 10, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Simply spectacular….love it all!

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  123. Debbie says

    March 10, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Hi, I’m visiting from Design, Dining + Diapers. Your home office makeover is absolutely beautiful! I love everything about it. Great job! I’m pinning it to my dream sewing and craft room board. Have a great day!

    Debbie

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  124. natasha {schue love} says

    March 10, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    This is SUCH a gorgeous space!! I’m just drooling over every detail! Love what you did here!! Cheers to an amazing job!

    Reply
  125. Jeannine @ The Concrete Cottage says

    March 11, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    This is simply devine! Well done!!

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  126. Laura says

    March 11, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I love your new woman cave, almost as much as the fact that you called it your woman cave. I am also considering ikea’s expedit for my future craft space – you make it look stylish and not canned. Awesome job.

    Reply
  127. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    March 12, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Love the new woman cave so much! How heavenly to have a place for everything (and a space that’s beautiful to work in!).

    Reply
  128. Laura @ Laura's Crafty Life says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    My hubby and I share our creative space. My side is all filled with crafty stuff and his is all filled with hunting and reloading equipment. I am still trying to find a balance between making it girly enough for me, but not too girly for him! It is definitely a work in progress! Your room is gorgeous. I love the colors and how organized it is. What a great space to work in. 🙂

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  129. The Style Sisters says

    March 13, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I love this while makeover..so clean, fresh and cute. I love your color choices. Come link up to my party on my blog The Style Sisters http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/03/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up_12.html
    Karin

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  130. [email protected] says

    March 13, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Love this transformation! I just found a couple of vintage spools of thread from my grandmother and was thinking about putting them in a jar. Yours looks so beautiful that I think I am going to have to go for it. What an inspiring space!

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  131. Webby wonder says

    March 14, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    OMG it’s simply gorgeous!!! I was at ikea just yesterday, good thing I didn’t see your post before that or I would have purchased the whole furniture despite not having room to place it!! Haha thanks for sharing!
    Love from Italy
    Ww

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  132. Illeanna knapp says

    March 16, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    Hi ! This is amazing and something to be so proud of! We are currently in process of building my dream craft room…it is a step by step process and not a quick one. Once it is complete it will be my little oasis!…thnks for sharing your room! It’s beautiful!

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  133. Jesy D says

    March 25, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Hello! I stumbled upon your site via Pinterest while i was looking for a curtain tutorial (thank you). I also have an Expedit setup, but I thought I should urge you to check out the drawer, paper sorter, and cabinet door options for the cubbies. I especially enjoy the drawers for easy access to pens, pencils and the like. Look forward to keeping up with you.

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  134. Cassie says

    March 29, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    This is beautiful! I have been dreaming of that same desk for a few months now for the same type of space! It is good to see it in a room! I must get this desk…the closest Ikea to me is also 2 hours away (Minneapolis.) There need to be more Ikea’s in the world…it would be a happier place! Great makeover!

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  135. Lindsay says

    April 3, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Chelsea, your blog is awesome! I am a self-professed Pinterest addict and normally I’m not much of a blog reader, but I am actually bookmarking yours! Your ideas are actually doable and affordable, and I love your sense of humour! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

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  136. Kerry says

    April 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Your office is darling! I had to visit a fellow Indy Girl blogger via Thrifty Decor Chick, and love what you did — plus I totally agree that a girl cave is a must . . . especially living in my house with three boys!

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  137. laura stutzman says

    April 16, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    This makeover looks great! My sister and I just put together a bunch of those bookcases and they aren’t hard at all but you are totally right about the tiny wrench thing! I discovered this on Thrifty Decor Chick! I am a new Indiana blogger! And an IU alum as well:) We live in West Carmel now. Your site is awesome and very impressive! It is so much to learn, this blogging world. Can’t wait to follow you along. Stop by and say hello! It am so excited to learn about other local bloggers!! BTW, love the color combo for your wedding attire. I saw the green dresses in your picture wall! So pretty!

    Laura
    De

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  138. Ana says

    April 21, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Love love love your room. Very nice and tidy and neat and organized. Love the colors you used. Beautiful. TFS ana

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  139. Marcie Smith says

    April 21, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Wow, beautiful room. I really like the shelves!!! will have to check those out. They really look sturdy, witch is hard to find these days. TFS
    Marcie

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  140. Danielle says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    WOW! This office is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the Ikea shelving and the crisp & clean look of the whites paired with all the pink and other bright colors!

    I too have that little gold polka dotted glass votive holder from Target. We’re twins!

    Danielle at Framed Frosting

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  141. Christine @ Practical Decor says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Wow, I love everything about this! It’s absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  142. mapetitevalisette says

    July 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    love the color of the walls and averything else to be honnest !

    Reply
  143. Chelsea says

    July 20, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    where did you get that lovely desk chair?

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  144. Carlton says

    August 10, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Really informative, look forward to coming back.

    Reply
  145. Jackie says

    August 11, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    This room is the biznass. So fantastical!

    Reply
  146. Danette says

    September 1, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I really love this work space but I have to ask where did you get the pink storage bins like your whitre ones from ikea? I am having to take my office/craft room and put it into our bedroom and i think this is very compact and will work great in our room!

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  147. Danette says

    September 1, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    I really love this work space but I have to ask where did you get the pink storage bins like your white ones from ikea? I am having to take my office/craft room and put it into our bedroom and i think this is very compact and will work great in our room!

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  148. Betty819 says

    September 3, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    What a beautiful room! The colors are so soft and pretty and gives such an elegant yet relaxing look to the room. I know you have to love working in there; it’s so pretty. I keep seeing this Ikea Expedit unit popping up in many decorating blogs. Does that table/desk come with the book shelves? We went to Ikea about a month ago but it is such a hugh place and on a Sunday, it was swamped with people. They’ve got the place laid out so you have to go into every dept. whether you want to or not, it’s like a maze! My husband is not very mobile and we didn’t see wheelchairs till we were on our way out. Finally had to ask an employee how to get out of the store. We had gone up/down on the elevators trying to find an exit. We weren’t the only ones as there were others trying to do the same. Finally the young lady told us to follow her and she used a keycard to open the exit door for us. Did you already have the beautiful chair or buy it after you purchased the bookcase work station? Does everything come in a box and you have to put it together or is the bookcase delivered like that?

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  149. Shirley says

    September 10, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I love, love, love it. I think anyone could work in this room. Thanks for sharing!

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  150. Melanie says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    That’s an amazing make over! It might be very pleasant to work in this room 🙂

    Melanie ~ http://www.iheartsharingthings.blogspot.fr

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  151. jackie says

    November 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!! Love how all the colors look together!

    Reply
  152. Jodie says

    December 28, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Looks terrific!! And great post! Look forward to reading more,
    Jodie

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  153. Connie Boyd says

    January 17, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Love it, but curious where you found the pink storage boxes? Hope you can help.

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  154. Lori says

    January 18, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    This room is beautiful and inspirational and now I know what to do with my loft space that I use as an office/craft room.

    Reply
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    January 22, 2014 at 5:02 AM

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  156. Kori says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    I love the your DIY office… looks gorgeous! Can you please tell me where you purchased the pink storage boxes?
    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Chelsea @ two twenty one says

      February 4, 2014 at 8:40 PM

      Thanks! Hobby Lobby.

      Reply
  157. Diana says

    February 6, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    All I can say is wow! I am looking for a file cabinet where did you get yours?
    Thanks!

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  158. Katie @ Made to be a Momma says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    This whole room is gorgeous! The wait was worth it! 🙂 Our nearest Ikea store is a few hours away too 🙁

    Reply
  159. LaToya says

    February 18, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Very pretty! What color did you use to paint your walls?

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  160. jasmine says

    March 26, 2014 at 3:33 AM

    Very nice. I am torn between an almost identical layout for my office and using 2 Expedit units starting from the corner, with a small desk along the wall in between, with a second desk perpendicular to the first. Sort of making a corner desk with space above it for a magnetic whiteboard and open shelves. Been thinking it over for 2 years now so I know what you mean when you say it takes a long time for a room to come together!

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  161. Mrs Bee says

    March 31, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    Found your blog when I was looking for office ideas using Ikea Expedit. What are the storage bins you are using here? I like the look of Expedit, but the big square bins that go with it are huge and a little too big for what I want. You seems to have a variety of different sizes.

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  162. Elianne Naut says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Hi,
    I love the office make over. I’m the process of updating my office and I just love the paint color. What is it??
    Thanks,
    Eli

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  163. Marilyn says

    April 2, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Loved, loved, loved it. The blanket from your great aunt it gorgeous. Would she be willing to share her pattern or where she got it? Really great that it was all one color…shows off the stitches so well!

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  164. Simone says

    April 12, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    LOVE this office!! Makes me really sad that Expedit is being discontinued. They have something like it but no 5×5 yet or a desk extension. Maybe they’ll have it later down the line

    Reply
    • Chelsea @ two twenty one says

      April 16, 2014 at 12:31 PM

      They replaced the Expedit with the Kallax. It’s nearly identical. Here’s the 4×4: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30275861/

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  165. Erica says

    May 22, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Hi there! I absolutely LOVE your makeover! The colors and airyness of the space are absolutely fantastic. I’ve featured this post in my Home Office Makeovers Round-Up – check it out here: http://www.dwellbeautiful.com/home-office-makeovers-round/ Thank you! 🙂

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  166. Lizzie says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Looks great. I LOVE the Expedit collection. Did you still want to sell the wedding program box and card box? I might be interested!
    Email me? 🙂

    Reply
  167. Natalie Stephenson says

    July 31, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Hi there Chelsea,
    I am the Social Media Manager for Nufloors Flooring in Canada… I also write their blogs for them. I want to let you know that we chose to feature one of the Makeovers posted on your website! Our blog will give you full recognition and have LINKS to your website.
    Please let me know if you are ok with this extra exposure?… If so, I will also send you a LINK to the Blog once it’s LIVE later next week!

    Thank you!

    Natalie Stephenson

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  168. Brent says

    September 23, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Hi! I’m Brent. I’ve heard that the French tutoring, German tuition, Spanish tutoring and 11 Plus tuition at bespoke languages tuition are the best around. Can anyone confirm this? We’ve been told they’re global?

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  169. Debi Willhoite says

    October 23, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    I absolutely love every stitch of you new home office! Love the color pallet! Beatiful job and worth all the months in the making! Beautiful job girl!

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  170. Angela says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    I love your Home Office! I am recently redoing my office/craft/homeschool room and looking for ideas online. I have boys so I may not do pink, but I love it in your space. Very gorgeous. Thank you for being inspiring.

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  171. Libby says

    November 26, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    So beautiful designs! I want to make my office space at home just like this one. Thanks a lot for sharing these ideas! I will definitely use them all. Regards!

    Reply
  172. Kara Smith says

    December 31, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    I love the room especially the white and pastel colorsl. But where is your computer?

    Reply
    • Chelsea @ two twenty one says

      January 1, 2015 at 11:58 PM

      Thanks, Kara! My laptop was my sole computer at the time, and I would work on it while sitting in our living room a lot so I forgot to put it in the office for the photos (doh!). Since finishing the office, I got a desktop computer that I work from most of the time. Here’s an updated post about the chair I added and it includes a photo with the my new desk set up, which includes the computer. https://www.twotwentyone.net/2014/02/home-office-update/

      Reply
  173. Elaine says

    January 12, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful room! I found you while searching for lighting ideas for my craft room. What kind of lighting do you have for night time?

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    • Chelsea @ two twenty one says

      January 12, 2015 at 10:59 PM

      Thanks, Elaine! I use a floor lamp that’s behind the blue chair in the corner. I just realized you can’t really see it because of the shots I posted. Anyway, it’s nothing fancy. I wish our house had overhead lights, or at least hook-ups, in the smaller bedrooms but it doesn’t.

      Reply
  174. Tina says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    I love it! I may steal the printer organizer idea. We were going to build one but I would rather upcycle. The entire room is beautiful.

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  175. Sharla says

    January 25, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    How do you like having the natural lighting behind you? I am looking to replicate this using the Kallax system but I am afraid the window being behind me will make for an awkward lighting position. Advice? Love the entire setup!

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  176. Elizabeth Gray says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    This looks lovely! 🙂 You have inspired me during my own office re-design. Thank you!

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  177. Ed says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Love your woman cave Chelsea! I love pink too, and not overly girly, just love them. Thanks for sharing your very inspiring room!

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  178. Katforever18 says

    June 7, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    Hey Chelsea, I wanted to tell you what a beautiful room you have. I love your black & white chair. My husband & I are getting ready to sell our home & I hope to be able to find a home where I can set up a sewing room. I have all of my stuff divided between 2 rooms, 1 upstairs with no A/C & 1 down, & neither were ever really set up or organized. Anyway, I’m sorry if you’ve answered this before, I didn’t read all the previous comments, but did you stencil your filing cabinet yourself & if so how long did it take & were you wishing you had never started it during the middle of it? I have 2 filing cabinets that I have a huge old desk top on & I would love to stencil them but if 1 was a PAIN I’d hate to get started with the first one & then not want to do the other. Plus, do you remember where you got your stencil, I love the design? Again you have a GREAT Room!! 🙂

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  179. Seng says

    June 27, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    This is gorgeous!

    Where did you get the banker’s boxes for the storage unit?

    Thanks so much!
    Seng

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  180. Donna says

    January 27, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    I especially like the desk. How does it attach? Where did you purchase it? Does it fold out of the way? Please send info on the desk!
    Beautiful job on your woman cave! Bravo!!!

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  181. Cabidor says

    February 1, 2016 at 1:30 AM

    This is really neat for a home office. I mean, really neat! This is cool!

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  182. Henry David says

    March 17, 2016 at 5:57 AM

    WoW!! Really beautiful post.. All ideas are awesome. I like your idea of change storage box color green to pretty pink last year.

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  183. Tina Keil says

    October 15, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    Did the desk and shelves come together? I would also like to know does the table fold up? It’s so pretty and organized awesome job.

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  184. Maja says

    November 5, 2016 at 4:06 AM

    I am completely in love with your room, colors,design, everything..Wow!! All the best from Croatia!

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  185. Sara Borgeson says

    December 11, 2016 at 12:07 AM

    Everything about this is so pretty! Do you know if they make the Kallax workstation this tall, with 5 cubbies by 5 cubbies? Everything I see on their site is 4 by 4 cubbies, only 5 feet tall. I really want one as tall as yours. I wish they still made this same one. I’m four hours from an Ikea so I’m planning ahead.

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    • Chelsea @ two twenty one says

      December 11, 2016 at 12:17 AM

      Yep, they have a 5×5. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70301542/#/70301537

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  186. Betina says

    January 2, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    Love you room! Can you tell me if the table folds up or is easy to remove/put in place? I’d like to do something similar, but would want to be able to add the table only when needed to save space in the room I will be using.

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  187. Judy H. says

    March 25, 2018 at 4:38 PM

    Hi Chelsea,
    I’m late to this post…about 5 years late! 🙂 So goes the way of browsing on Pinterest. Late as I am, I could not leave your beautiful, creative and smart office/craft room without telling you how much I enjoyed browsing every last detail. Your delightful choice of colors, fabulous and pretty methods of storage and attention to detail in your space are an absolute invitation to inspiration! If I attempted to list each delightful detail, I’d still be commenting five paragraphs down. You have given me some great ideas (I’m in the midst of craft/office space makeover). Our last child has moved to another state to attend law school, so we’re moving my space to another floor of the house. A daunting project, but I’m excited. Thank you for your help and creativity! Have a peaceful Sunday!

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  188. Cathy says

    July 4, 2018 at 7:24 PM

    I LOVE it. This is just about perfect. I am going to ‘borrow’ your idea for my home office. Thanks!

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  189. Jennifer Collins says

    August 21, 2018 at 11:43 AM

    Hi, I have been scouring the internet for a home office / craft room and stumbled across your blog. I’m pretty sure your home office is as close to what I have “in my head” so far! It’s beautiful! (Bonus: I have an Ikea only 45 min away from home, YAY) One question — how big is your room? ie., what are the dimensions?
    I like that Kallex wall-o’-shelves but am afraid it might dwarf the room. Thought I’d ask if you wouldn’t mind sharing. Thanks in advance for your help!
    P.S. Your entire website is really pretty — I am getting alot of inspiration from it! Thanks!

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  190. Marnie Ungeran says

    March 29, 2019 at 2:27 PM

    I so love this… how did you attach the desk to the cube thing and where did they come from… I assume the cube piece is Ikea… but where is the desk from?

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