• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

studio | ten | 25

  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • Press
  • Contact

BLOG

  • Project Greenway
  • Before & After
  • Style Tips
  • Get The Look

December 10, 2010

The Office…That’s What She Said

When designing a home office for a guy, there are many things to consider.  The most important thing to consider is how will the office fit in with the rest of the house.  My clients went with a modern and eclectic look throughout their home so his office needed to play off of that.  The perfect compromise between a husband and wife…she has the house and he has his “man room”!

I am a big fan of graphic patterns and so is my client.  We started looking at graphic wallpaper options to use on the back accent wall but ended up going with that look in another room.

You can see the finish board HERE.

We selected Benjamin Moore’s Affinity  in Weimeraner for the back accent wall. It was the perfect color.  Your eye is still drawn to the back wall but we are not drawing attention to the long narrow shape of the room.  In this case, simple was better.

Since my client is a University of Texas grad, he wanted to bring in pieces that were familiar to him with out designing the entire room in the burnt orange and white color scheme!  The Arabesque Rug from Global Views was the perfect compromise for this office. It brought in the graphic pattern and pops of orange and white!

Piecing the rest of the office together was easy. Now that we had the rug as a jumping off point, we needed to keep the rest of the space open and simple. This white lacquer Studly console was the perfect fit for the back wall and provides a place for my client to keep his printer, files and office knick knacks.

We knew we wanted shelving on the walls but our favorite wall shelves from Design Within Reach were too large and a bit pricy. We found these Tesso Bookcase wall shelves from CB2. The chrome finish works with the rest of the office accents and the glass shelves help to keep the narrow room from feeling crowded.

For the desk in the office, my client found the  Strut Work Table from Crate &  Barrel but the glass top offered was going to take over the space. So we purchased the base and had a custom piece of glass cut to fit the area and now we can keep that fabulous rug front and center!

The University of Texas fountain painting was commissioned by my client. He was able to get the look and size he wanted for the back wall. The white leather Lider Desk Chair from Zgallerie  in white ties in with the console and white in the rug and keeps the space feeling modern and masculine.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these roman shades. We selected a heavily textured cotton in a neutral color for the shades, the color blends with the existing wall color and pops against the dark espresso trim.  The orange and ivory greek key trim was purchased from a local fabric store and looks amazing! The pattern is modern and masculine and the color works perfectly with the Arabesque Rug.

Accent Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore Affinity  in Weimeraner |  Rug: Arabesque Rug from Global Views  | Desk Lamp: Crate & Barrel Hoopla no longer avail but see this color  |  Desk: Crate & Barrel Strut Work Table |  Shelves: CB2 Tesso Bookcase |  Desk Chair: Lider Desk Chair from Zgallerie

Filed Under: Behind The Scenes, Studio Ten 25 Projects Tagged With: arabesque rug, benjamin moore affinity weimeraner, benjamin moore paint, cb2 glass shelves, crate and barel desk, glass top desk, global views arabesque rug, graphic rug, greek key trim, masculine home office, modern floating shelves, modern home office, orange and white office, orange rug, roman shades with greek key trim, shop ten 25, university of texas, zgallerie white desk chair

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. nicki says

    December 11, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    I love these roman shades. Where are they from?

    • studioten25 says

      December 11, 2010 at 9:06 pm

      The roman shades were custom made to fit the windows. I used a local drapery workroom to measure, make and install the shades.

  2. mydesignchic says

    December 11, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    The entire office is gorgeous, but I am obsessed with the rug…fabulous!!

  3. Emily says

    December 11, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    I’m a UT grad myself and am loving this office! That rug is fabulous and love the greek key on the shades.

  4. nicki says

    December 13, 2010 at 7:21 am

    Could you tell me the type of fabric you used?
    Thanks

    • studioten25 says

      December 13, 2010 at 7:45 am

      The fabric was a textured cotton blend. Very simple and affordable. The heavy thermal lining gave the fabric structure.

Trackbacks

  1. Tweets that mention The Office…That’s What She Said « -- Topsy.com says:
    December 10, 2010 at 7:50 am

    […] This post was mentioned on Twitter by abbe fenimore and abbe fenimore, Kendall Shiffler. Kendall Shiffler said: Cute office design!! RT @studioten25: On the blog today: The Office, That's What She Said. http://fb.me/vcvZ8lED […]

Primary Sidebar

Meet Abbe

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Looking for something?

Categories

Subscribe


 

Follow Us

Designing the perfect home office requires happy ...

Mar 2

Open
Designing the perfect home office requires happy art, a dash of natural light, and a layout that actually functions. Creating a balanced work environment can help you and your work reach new heights, especially when your home office looks like this! 📸 @emilyhartphoto Click the link in my profile to shop my Instagram.  #worklifebalance #wfhstyle #shelfstyling #homeofficegoals #workfromhomelife #benjaminmoorepaint #coralreefpaint #dallasdesigner #projectsneakpeek #majolicapottery @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/39Bmj

Currently trending: Curved furniture. Are you on ...

Mar 1

Open
Currently trending: Curved furniture. Are you on team curved? Maybe it's the hot pink or maybe it's the settee, but I'm definitely a fan. ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#InteriorDesignTrends #LivingRoomDecor #StudioTen25 #DallasDesigner #wfptastemakers #wayfairprostyle 📸 @emilyhartphoto

It's 2021 and I'm still into making a ...

Feb 26

Open
It's 2021 and I'm still into making a big statement in a small space. What about you? 👀⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Click the link in my profile to shop my Instagram and you can instantly shop my looks by following me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
@liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/38rfk #PowderBathrooms #BoldPatterns #StudioTen25 #DallasDesign #DallasDesigner #TexasDesign #Wallpaper #BathroomDesign #wfptastemakers #wayfairprostyle

Love is a four-legged word, but for me it's ...

Feb 23

Open
Love is a four-legged word, but for me it's eight! Happy National Walk Your Dog Day to my fellow dog moms and dads out there.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#NationalWalkYourDogDay #DogMom #StudioTen25 #DayInTheLife #Dogstagram #WeeklyFluff #InstaDog

This is what we like to call “getting the ...

Feb 23

Open
This is what we like to call “getting the shot”! Oh, and a little styling tip for you...Use watered down coffee in your highball glasses so you don’t waste the good stuff! 😉 📸 @emilyhartphoto  #wetbardesign #barnook #dallasdesigner #interiordesign #stylingtips #wfptastemakers #wayfairprostyle

I like my desks like I like my #WFH space: ...

Feb 22

Open
I like my desks like I like my #WFH space: acrylic, sophisticated, and with a side of glam. Who am I kidding? This is how I like all my spaces! Heart this if you agree.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Click the link in my profile to shop my Instagram and you can instantly shop my looks by following me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
@liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/38rne  #WFHSpaces #HomeOfficeDesign #StudioTen25 #DallasDesign  #WorkFromHome #RemoteWorking #HomeOffice #HomeOfficeDecor #OfficeInspo #OfficeDesk #OfficeDesign #InteriorInspiration #wfptastemakers #wayfairprostyle

The Latest From Shop Ten 25

Holi Sequin Pillow

Klismos Sheepskin Chair

Eclipse Agate Sconce

Green Wash Art Print

Pumpkin Throw Blanket

Purple Pop Art Box

Footer

Let’s Get Started

Let us make your dream space a reality.
Contact Us

abbe@studioten25.com
214.763.3040

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

BLOG

We have discontinued our blog, however you may still refer to our past articles and follow us on social media for the lastes updates.
The blog Archives

© Copyright Studio | Ten | 25 · All Rights Reserved · Website by Simply Design

  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • Press
  • Contact