i'm dreaming of a living room (we actually use)

This is the living room. The first room you walk into when you go through the front door. "Living room?" you say. "That's an office!"


Again in my way, I have to do something to a room that has an intended purpose, but I want it to be very different and actually useful for our family. An art studio and office works perfectly for us. I made sure I had plenty of storage in black/brown finish to store clutter away. (Although I took these photos at a moments notice and do have clutter on the desk and a few other surfaces.)


I installed the "track" lighting on the right. It's basically a kit that you double stick to the surface you want it on. I then painted the "rail" to match and you hardly notice it. It's plugged into an outlet behind the cabinets. I also have my printer in the cabinet behind the desk. Fun, easy to use and maintain room.

Although I may be timid in many other areas in my life, changing and decorating is not one of them. This room has been painted 2 to 3 prior to this by me. I've been known to paint a room while my husband is at work, somehow thinking in my twisted head that he won't notice. But even a low VOC paint leaves a smell. I'm sure he knew, but didn't say a thing! As long as I leave his paintings out he'd let me do pretty much anything I wanted. Whoooo hooooo! A perfect match for a girl who dreams decor and doodles in floor plans on a daily basis.