Distractions are a writer’s worst enemy. They are everywhere and come in every shapes and forms. One of the best tactics I developed against them is having a well designed dedicated place to write and be productive. I like to think of my home office as a sort of physical portal that can quickly transport me to that special place of creativity, focus and alignment. It also acts as a reminder: everything in this room – pictures, books, objects – remind me of my dreams and aspiration.
When I finished renovating my office back in March 2009, I presented it over at Decor8 with details about the process and the costs involved. Unfortunately, Decor8 subsequently suffered a data loss and the page on which it was displayed disappeared as well as all the comments. Since many people came to this site through the office pictures I placed on my Flickr account, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to make the info available again. Prices are in CAD and doesn’t include shipping.
Desk Nook
Trims and ceiling paint, Benjamin Moore Cloud White, 45 $. Wall paint, Sico Sketch Paper, 35 $. Shelves BESTA, IKEA, 215 $ for 3. Doors TOMBO, IKEA, 135 $ for 3. Desk surface, hollow door + wood veneer, approximately 100 $. Desk leg VIKA BYSK, IKEA, 20$. Ceiling lamp FADO, IKEA, 29.99 $. Curtain fabric, Hollywood by Alexander Henry, 70 $. Curtain rod, Club Tissus, 30 $. Wallpaper, Fern Living, 170 $. Keyboard drawer, Staple, 65 $. Frames FANAHOLM, from 5,99 $ to 12,99 $, + 15 $ for black spray paint in satin finish. Prints by Anne-Julie Aubry, Art & Ghosts and Heisuke Kitazawa, less than 50 $ for the bunch. Birdcage, Home Sense, 18 $. Pot, mushroom and fake plant, Scarderra, 30 $. Step stool BEKVÄM, IKEA, 19.99 $, + 13 $ for paint (I should have used spray paint, the result is so-so). Protective carpet (not very pretty but…), Staple, 35 $.
Opposite Wall
(Pictured here.) Sideboard TROLLSTA, IKEA, 449 $. Shelves BESTA, IKEA, 165 $ for 3. Doors TOMBO, IKEA, 60 $ for 2. Frame FANAHOLM, 18.99 $. Print, Heisuke Kitazawa, 30 $. Boxes KASSETT, IKEA, from 6,99 $ to 11,99 $ for a pair. Magazine files KASSETT, IKEA, 4.99 $.
If you want more information about the process, I invite you to read this article on Unplggd, or try translating this one on my old blog. Or you can ask your questions in the comment’s section below :)
