I have a home office and I'm so excited!
The changes I've made to the table are to get a wider and longer desktop keeping the old legs so I can keep the drawer unit underneath and there's still enough room for the chair.
I love the little corner behind the chair. I use it for my calendar and bits and pieces I need on a day to day basis + things I need on hand quickly. I love how it's hidden away so one can't see it from the living room. Don't like to look at stuff like that all the time. It's my little paper clutter corner.
My old cubes are back in use again. I haven't had a good spot for them in this house until now and love that they're back. These used to be red and hung in my parents home bar (I KNOW, a home bar. We have very different tastes, what can I say?). They used to hold part of my mom's collection of miniature liquor bottles (again, I KNOW...).
Across from this wall is the wardrobe wall or what used to be the wardrobe wall. It's now storage space for office supplies and crafts stuff. It's not completely done yet so I'm going to have to show you in a later post.
It feels so good to have all these things around me again and I feel really inspired.
Insert 'seriously jealous' face here! It looks fantastic and absolutely inspiring.
Posted by: suzy hausfrau | February 16, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Oh, it looks so peaceful and neat! I could definitely work in that office. And I love the sage words of advice on the wall in your clutter corner :)
Posted by: Judith | February 16, 2012 at 08:16 AM
That is your clutter corner? - too funny, I don't have a spot in the whole house as uncluttered as that!
It all looks fantastic and fresh though, and the perfect home for the Mac x
Posted by: Hxx | February 16, 2012 at 08:57 AM
Wonderful! Where did those models made from sticks come from?
Posted by: Leena | February 16, 2012 at 09:15 AM
Haha, yes, that's my new poster by Ylva Skarp. Couldn't resist getting it.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 16, 2012 at 09:17 AM
I'll show you tomorrow!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 16, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Your office is amazing. So pure and uncluttered. I am jealous.
Posted by: Susan | February 16, 2012 at 09:24 AM
it's perfect, i like it. very spare, very fresh. x
Posted by: elisa | February 16, 2012 at 10:44 AM
LOVELY space!
Posted by: Petra from NL | February 16, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Like it. Like it a lot. Can't quite make out the words on the poster?......
Posted by: Zosia | February 16, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Thou shall not take shit :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 16, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Ana | February 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM
I love how neat and clean this space looks. It would be an inviting place to get some work done.
All that bright white in the photos is a bit hard on my eyes - is it softer in real life?
I found myself looking for Mini in the pics. :)
Posted by: devil | February 16, 2012 at 01:49 PM
Yes, Mini is usually to be found somewhere close by. Nowadays her favorite spot is behind me on the desk chair where I've laid a sheep skin.
No, it's not harsh on the eyes IRL, on the contrary :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 16, 2012 at 01:59 PM
This is exactly, in my opinion, what a home office should do- inspire you. Well done (again)Benita!
Posted by: homestilo | February 16, 2012 at 02:00 PM
Sublime! White, pure, essential, I'm really a fan! But where did you get these very pretty ultra thin and light sculptures that are placed on the wall cubes?
Posted by: Elodie | February 16, 2012 at 02:06 PM
It's definitely Benita-style and much more spacious for your new Mac.
Posted by: G.Sims | February 16, 2012 at 02:13 PM
ahh...its refreshing to see such a white space, I wish I was so un-cluttery!
Posted by: Agus | February 16, 2012 at 02:36 PM
I'll show you tomorrow!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 16, 2012 at 02:48 PM
What a great office - I like how you still have your desk floating in the room rather than up against the wall. You must be getting some good light from the window.
Posted by: Giulia | February 16, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Just a quick comment that I too *love* your Ylva Skarp poster! Going to see where I can procure one of my own. Love your office space Benita! Looks amazing.
Posted by: Monique | February 16, 2012 at 03:23 PM
I love how your "paper clutter" is the neatness many people long for in their homes.
happy for you to have a home office again!
Posted by: sunny | February 16, 2012 at 03:32 PM
Looks so peaceful and a very productive place to get your "creative" on! Especially LOVE the "Thou shalt not..." print...perfection! ;)
Posted by: Two | February 16, 2012 at 04:43 PM
It's perfect and the iMac looks right at home!
Posted by: Cristina | February 16, 2012 at 04:59 PM
Your idea of paper clutter sent me into gales of laughter.
If you only knew . . . .
Posted by: Karen O | February 16, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Restful and inspiring. Cleansing and serene. You are SO the bar to reach for! This is why we follow you. Thank you for blazing such a travel-worthy trail!
Posted by: Peggy | February 16, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Your definition of paper clutter corner makes me want to cry.
Posted by: Anne | February 16, 2012 at 06:55 PM
Priceless! I could use this, especially today :-D
Posted by: Zosia | February 16, 2012 at 09:22 PM
Nice place. Love it!! :)
Posted by: Fiona | February 17, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Your office has inspired me to do more with mine... I especially love the paperwork nook! I need something like that to get the papers off of my desk. Thanks again for the inspiration. :)
Posted by: Marjorie | February 17, 2012 at 05:20 PM
Ι LOOOOOVE your new office corner Benita. What a brilliant switch!
Everything looks in place now.
Is there maybe a plan for some type of curtains to separate this space from the rest of the living?
Posted by: Marian | February 17, 2012 at 07:15 PM
No plans right now but I do still have the curtain track up so I can hang some later if I decide I do want some.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 18, 2012 at 05:01 PM
It's lovely! I'm so glad you have this space to work in. :)
Posted by: r8chel | February 19, 2012 at 09:29 PM
I've been checking out a new table for sewing and was thinking of one with wheels, so I could move it about and get easy access for fabric cutting. I found this same table from Ikea. But I just wanted to ask that has the table felt sturdy, I mean if you lean on it when the wheels are locked, it won't move?
Posted by: Leena | February 21, 2012 at 08:25 AM
It pretty much stays put but if you push it hard with the wheels locked it will move if you have hardwood floors.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 21, 2012 at 08:29 AM
Thanks for the answer, I guess I must go to Ikea and test it and see if the movement disturbs me.
Posted by: Leena | February 21, 2012 at 08:42 AM
Oh benita! I need to tidy my space lol. Where is your little pp wall pocket from?
Claire xo.
Posted by: Hearthandmadeuk | May 03, 2012 at 11:05 AM
It's from here: http://granit.com/?id=207&item=10
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | May 03, 2012 at 01:02 PM
Thanks Benita!
Posted by: Hearthandmadeuk | May 03, 2012 at 01:51 PM