An office design to help you level up.
This one went more smoothly than I expected. I started with the paint color this time since Pink Lemonade’s paint color had been such a headscratcher for me when I left the walls to the end. I’ve been eyeing dark green for my own house for a long time now. But it is darker than any room I’ve painted in real life, except for a giant red accent wall mistake in my first apartment. I haven’t convinced myself to take that kind of risk since, so I was excited to try it on in fake life first.
From there, I went with light wood tones to contrast the dark green, finding the matching desk and cabinet set, the comfy leather chair, and floating wood shelves. I wanted a bold rug with neutral colors and the black and white Moroccan rug really fit the bill. For more pops of color, I went with muted purples and a range of blues. Finally, I went with lighter green plants (a money plant and a pothos) to pop against the dark green wall.
I kept the overall color palette relatively more contained than I usually do, and the pieces came together so much faster. Maybe that is just obvious, but since it’s not my natural inclination, it still feels worth saying. And it brought me to my favorite room yet.
The color palette
The goods that inspired this space
The Deca Oak Desk by Article
Simple, unique, and light.
The Deca Oak Cabinet by Article
A modular way to extend the desk.
The Shelburne Leather Task Chair by Willa Arlo at Wayfair
Stylish and practical.
The Fae Small Round Ottoman by Interior Define
Velvety comfort at work.
The Eloise Rug by Joybird
A fluffy Moroccan delight.
The Singletary Porcelain Table Lamp by Charlton Home at Wayfair
Colorful and classy.
The Money Tree Plant in a Glossy White Ceramic pot by Lively Root
Upping the green.
The Everyone’s Favorite Golden Pothos Plant in a Glossy White Ceramic pot by Lively Root
And keeping the air clean.
The Blue Cheetahs Art Print by AshleyPercivalPrints at Etsy
Bright blue hues.
The Honeysuckle Famous Pattern – William Morris by PaperTherapyPosters at Etsy
Dark, folksy blooms.
The Floating Wall 2 Shelves by ValiaiDesign at Etsy
Simple with the right amount of detail.
The Purple Glass Bud Vase in Style 2 by JuniperHudson at Etsy
Perfect size and purpley color.
The Pen Holder Japan in Whitewood by MinimumDesign at Etsy
Minimalist look for easy pen access.
The Wire Wall Grid by BiletinShop at Etsy
Golden place for notes and pics.
The HGTV HOME paint in Hunt Club by Sherwin Williams at Lowe’s
Moody, motivating green.