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.
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:
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.
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!
Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says
June 19, 2013 at 12:53 pmWow- 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!
Angie says
June 19, 2013 at 12:56 pmLovely feature for a lovely lady! Congrats!
Laura at Simply Lowcountry says
June 19, 2013 at 1:07 pmCongratulations, that is so exciting!!! I love your office.
xo
http://www.simplylowcountry.com
Calypso In The Country says
June 19, 2013 at 1:40 pmCongratulations 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
Emily A. Clark says
June 19, 2013 at 1:59 pmYes, 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.
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
June 19, 2013 at 2:05 pmCongratulations Emily! That’s so exciting!!
[email protected] says
June 19, 2013 at 2:23 pmVery cool Emily! Congrats on the book :) xo Kristin
Simply LKJ says
June 19, 2013 at 2:49 pmCongratulations Emily!
simplymodernhome.com says
June 19, 2013 at 3:53 pmCongratulations! So exciting!
Love the way your office is looking!
Susan
http://simplymodernhome.com
erin says
June 19, 2013 at 4:41 pmNew artwork in the hallway?! Love it! Congrats.
Esther says
June 19, 2013 at 5:06 pmOMG, Emily!! How exciting that you are in a book!
Sandy says
June 19, 2013 at 5:46 pmI 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.
Dee says
June 19, 2013 at 7:22 pmLove the office and especially the lighting Emily
Danielle says
June 19, 2013 at 8:16 pmLove your office! The light, your vase, those shelves. I’ll keep my fingers crossed about the book! x
[email protected] says
June 19, 2013 at 8:55 pmCongrats on the feature! Your office is gorgeous!
Lina Williams says
June 19, 2013 at 10:26 pmI 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.
katie gavigan says
June 20, 2013 at 12:03 amThose built-ins….ahhhh!!! Would LOVE something similar in my office eventually. Beautiful room! :)
sarah m. dorsey says
June 20, 2013 at 3:54 amCongrats on your feature! Well deserved!! :)
Lisa Hamel says
June 20, 2013 at 6:08 amThat 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!
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Julia Konya says
June 20, 2013 at 11:37 amCongratulations! So cool!
Craftivity Designs says
June 20, 2013 at 1:16 pmCongratulations, Emily!
{Hi Sugarplum!} says
June 20, 2013 at 2:40 pmThat book looks great — can’t wait to check it out…and shriek when I get to your page…’I know her!!!!’ :)
Jessica says
December 29, 2013 at 9:44 amHi…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!
Emily Clark says
December 29, 2013 at 2:10 pmHi Jessica, We had a space in the bookcase built-in for the printer and it plugs into the wall behind it.
Sue says
August 8, 2016 at 1:41 pmI love the vase! Where did you get it?
Emily Clark says
August 9, 2016 at 10:26 amI think I found that at TJMaxx several years ago.
Michelle says
March 5, 2019 at 5:01 pmWould you be able to share with me the gray/black paint color on the back walls of the book shelf? Thanks!