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Small Updates to My Office & A New Book

June 19, 2013

home office & library with farmhouse table, bookshelves, and lantern

Turning our dining room into our home office is still one of my favorite decisions I’ve made since we moved into our house two years ago.  I don’t know if it will stay this way forever, but it makes so much sense for our family, for now.

The Design Cookbook by Kelly Edwards

It was a treat to see the room (where I spend so much time) featured in former HGTV host Kelly Edwards’ new design book.  Each space is accompanied by a “recipe” of how to create a similar look:

Emily A. Clark home office in The Design Cookbook by Kelly Edwards

I’ve made a few small changes since I took the photo that appeared in the book.  Nothing major, nothing permanent.  I just re-accessorized a little, making the overall space more neutral.  I still like the orange rug, and may bring it back out eventually.  But, I think the new touches make it feel a little more like summer.

neutral home office with built-in bookshelves
(I bought the black rug for around $30 at a home outlet store when we lived in our first house.)

accessorizing my home office

If you’re new to my blog, here’s some other posts I wrote about our office:
My Home Office: Finally Finished
My Habitat ReStore Lantern Redo
Changing Out the Art in Our Hallway

home office with built-in bookshelves

And, if you’d like a copy of The Design Cookbook, Kelly Edwards is giving one away to one of my readers.  You can enter using the form here:

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, #55—April!

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  1. Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says

    June 19, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Wow- congratulations on the amazing feature! That’s fantastic news. I have always loved your office and the new summer changes are fun! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  2. Angie says

    June 19, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Lovely feature for a lovely lady! Congrats!

    Reply
  3. Laura at Simply Lowcountry says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    Congratulations, that is so exciting!!! I love your office.

    xo

    http://www.simplylowcountry.com

    Reply
  4. Calypso In The Country says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Congratulations on the feature! It really is a lovely room. I have plans to do a similar layout in my office and have been going back and forth between putting in built ins and just buying free standing shelves! Now that I see yours, I think I am definitely leaning towards the built ins! I have a question though. Since the built ins go straight to the ceiling, did you keep the light fixture in the same spot or did you move it to the “new” center of the room? It looks like it stayed the same – especially with the placement of the windows, but I was wondering about that.
    Thanks! – Shelley

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      June 19, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      Yes, we just left the light where it was. The bookshelves aren’t that deep (around 12″) so it didn’t really affect the center of the room.

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Congratulations Emily! That’s so exciting!!

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Very cool Emily! Congrats on the book :) xo Kristin

    Reply
  7. Simply LKJ says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Congratulations Emily!

    Reply
  8. simplymodernhome.com says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Congratulations! So exciting!
    Love the way your office is looking!

    Susan
    http://simplymodernhome.com

    Reply
  9. erin says

    June 19, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    New artwork in the hallway?! Love it! Congrats.

    Reply
  10. Esther says

    June 19, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    OMG, Emily!! How exciting that you are in a book!

    Reply
  11. Sandy says

    June 19, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I want to duplicate a small version of your office for me in one of my bedrooms this summer/fall. Yours is stunning. My dining room is used too often for family celebrations.

    Reply
  12. Dee says

    June 19, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Love the office and especially the lighting Emily

    Reply
  13. Danielle says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    Love your office! The light, your vase, those shelves. I’ll keep my fingers crossed about the book! x

    Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Congrats on the feature! Your office is gorgeous!

    Reply
  15. Lina Williams says

    June 19, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    I love your office! One of my favorite rooms (not just in your house). The book shelves make the ceiling appear very high, and I’m a big fan of high ceilings.

    Reply
  16. katie gavigan says

    June 20, 2013 at 12:03 am

    Those built-ins….ahhhh!!! Would LOVE something similar in my office eventually. Beautiful room! :)

    Reply
  17. sarah m. dorsey says

    June 20, 2013 at 3:54 am

    Congrats on your feature! Well deserved!! :)

    Reply
  18. Lisa Hamel says

    June 20, 2013 at 6:08 am

    That book looks really interesting–thanks for sharing! Congratulations on being featured in a book–soon your room will be on the shelves of Barnes and Noble!

    Reply
  19. Ishika Roy says

    June 20, 2013 at 11:18 am

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  20. Julia Konya says

    June 20, 2013 at 11:37 am

    Congratulations! So cool!

    Reply
  21. Craftivity Designs says

    June 20, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Congratulations, Emily!

    Reply
  22. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    June 20, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    That book looks great — can’t wait to check it out…and shriek when I get to your page…’I know her!!!!’ :)

    Reply
  23. Jessica says

    December 29, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Hi…love what you have done with your office space. One question!! Where do you store your files, printer and cords. I work from home for a large corporation and want a glam office that’s still functional.

    Thanks a ton!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      December 29, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      Hi Jessica, We had a space in the bookcase built-in for the printer and it plugs into the wall behind it.

      Reply
  24. Sue says

    August 8, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    I love the vase! Where did you get it?

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:26 am

      I think I found that at TJMaxx several years ago.

      Reply
  25. Michelle says

    March 5, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    Would you be able to share with me the gray/black paint color on the back walls of the book shelf? Thanks!

    Reply

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