Office Decor - Thrift Store Style

Here are some examples of how you can decorate your office on a dime. Well, not really a dime but not so much either.

The desk was my main feature in the room. I wanted a "his and her" style desk. I looked for a more traditional writing desk but when I found this wicker table at Habitat Restore I knew it would be perfect. It didn't have glass or anything so I cut two pieces of wood and painted them Dark Truffle. I really like how it turned out.

The book shelf was fun to accessorize too. I totally love the vintage lunch box and thermos. It is so old school and so cool.

The jumbo scissors are just plain fun! They are propped up with a super sized nuts. OK, that just sounds so silly. But I found them at CB2. They were unique and are just my speed.

The cabinet door samples with hardware were a road side find. There were four display boards filled with them. I salvaged them from the sample board. I plan to make cool boxes out of them, but they look great on display too. The colors are fabu. Seriously, who would throw these things out? Oh well, their loss, my gain.

Got twine? It makes for a super cheap accessory. I love the texture it brings in and that it is a more natural element. I also like to use architectural pieces when accessorizing. I put a bunch of random finials in basket. Works for me.

I blew up the plans from a builder for the artwork. It cost me under $5 at FedEx Kinkos to print them. Sweet. I put them in a really cool frame from Michael's. It looks like printing blocks. They were on clearance so I snatched up a whole bunch of them. I am going to make magnetic boards and chalkboards for my office and to sell at my upcoming art show! I will have to take a close-up photo to show you. They rock!

The hammers on the desk were both thrift store finds. Don't think you can really see them in the photo though. One is an old wood mallet, the other is just a girlie looking hammer for decor. Love it! Notice the JunkMarketStyle.com magazine predominately displayed on the desk. That was my Shout Out to Sue Whitney for providing so much creative inspiration. Can I get a woot woot?

That's about all the tricks I had up my sleeve for decorating this space. Hope something grabbed your attention!

Stay tuned for some serious trash to treasure posts later this week and next. I am mid-stream for the www.restorespaces.com event. The walls go up tomorrow and I start putting everything in th room. I sniffer far too many paint fumes today, but still had a blast doing it. I can't wait to get my room together.

Happy Tuesday,

~MB
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