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    Home » Home Decor And Tips

    Office Decorating Thrift Store Style

    Published by Pam Kessler | 639 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. -

    I've wanted to show you my office for a while now, but that means getting out the vacuum cleaner and the dust rag and my office is about the last thing in the house that actually gets cleaned.

    But miracles do happen and I finally got enough time to toss out the 14 Coke Zero cans and get the room picked up enough to show you.

    Vintage style office decor.

    If you look at the original blueprints of the house, this area didn't exist.

    The original owners stole some area from the "attic" of the garage and converted it into a little loft type room which is accessed via a set of stairs in our master bedroom. It measures 7 ft wide by 15 ft long.

    When you come up the steps and look to the left you see this countertop area. The countertop was here when we bought the house and I go back and forth whether I want to rip it out and make it into a reading nook with a big old fluffy lounge chair or just leaving it be. It is a nice place to sit and do a craft though.

    Home office vintage style decor.

    Farmhouse wire basked with a stack of linen in it.

    Office cubbies made from old wooden drawers.

    Was I drunk when I hung that yardstick?

    Back when I worked from my home, this area looked totally different. Lots of books, binders, filing cabinets and the obligatory calculator. But now that I don't need all that serious stuff, I've filled the space with things that just make me happy.

    Notice that I didn't say useful.

    Dried hydrangeas displayed in a burlap vase.
    Vintage serving trays.
    Flea market decor and player piano rolls.

    To the right of the questionable countertop area is my desk. Although it has the look of an arts and crafts desk, it is one of those build your own pieces of furniture. Sauder, I believe.

    The chair is an old library chair I found at an antique store for a few bucks.

    Eclectic home office decor.
    Home office decor from the thrift store.
    Vintage style birthday card.
    Vintage blue Omega 30 typewriter.

    This is one of my favorite things in my office. A humongous cheesebox that I use as a file holder. It's my favorite thing because it was part of my late sister's rather large cheesebox collection. She loved a good cheesebox.

    No idea why there is a long black magic marker line underneath the badger though. I just ignore it, so please feel free to do so yourself.

    Badger brand wooden cheesebox used as a file holder.

    Above the desk is a built-in bookcase area. It's pointy because the ceiling in here is pointy (I probably should have researched the term for that kind if ceiling).

    Vintage style office decor ideas.

    The previous owner of the house was an avid woodworker, so we have quite a bit of built-ins and bookcase type things around here.

    I'm toying with the idea of painting all the built ins white to match the molding in the house, but am a little petrified of making that huge of a change.

    Reproduction vintage style radio.
    Wooden hook used as farmhouse decoration.

    Going on around the room to the right of the desk is my dresser. I use it to hold my craft supplies.

    Vintage style office storage ideas.

    Suitcases are great for storage, BTW.

    Vintage suitcases used as office storage.

    To the right of that and directly behind the desk is this weird area. It is raised up about two feet off the floor, because it sits over top of a small portion of the bathroom area.

    Old barn vent used as a bulletin board.

    About the only thing I do with it is use it to display stuff, like the barn vent I bought at a farm sale and the Versa Fold-n-Roll cart you've also seen in my entranceway.

    Black Versa Fold n Roll cart with hydrangeas setting on it.
    Blue mason jar setting on a shelf.

    If you take two steps to the right you are back where we started at the steps leading up here. I decided not to show you the steps because, well, they are steps. You've all seen steps, people.

    So that completes the tour of the office. Please stay seated until the ride has come to a complete stop and exit the ride safely. Enjoy the rest of your day!

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    Office decor thrift store style.

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    1. gadawn57

      November 13, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Seriously love your 'vintage' office. And in particular, love the many different cheese boxes you have (and have re'd from your late sister). I have one round white cheese box but I love the ones you have found. I have never seen them out and about and so would love a couple to use around! Again, I love most of the goodies you have found to decorate with. What a nice vintagey office space!

    2. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue, Paint

      January 18, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Pam, I love the space. The Vintage looks is so well put together. And, that typewriter is dreamy!!

      xoxo
      Denyse

    3. TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chic

      November 08, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Oh wow, so glad I found this via today's post and Debbiedoo's! Love your cozy area and getting a look at the fun bits that make you smile. I loved the teeny old family pictures in there too. Great post; now I'm heading back to finish my tour of your home!

    4. Chris Rothenbach

      June 30, 2013 at 9:52 am

      love how cozy you've made this space. I swear your little green bookshelf looks just like one I have. I thought my dad made it in school (1930's) I'll have to photo

    5. Lisa

      April 14, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      I found your blog at Hometalk and I love it! You are charming and witty, and I love looking at your eclectic collection. I agree with you, keep your kitchen cabinets the way they are, they are warm looking. I feel like I could walk into your house and sit and chat with you over Cokes for hours! 😉

    6. Jenny

      December 02, 2012 at 8:56 pm

      Love the cheese box, suitcases and the music themed magazine holders. How did you make them? Metal holders? Cardboard?

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