Inspiration: Carolyn's Office Redo

Carolyn's office redo began by drawing inspiration from her framed map (which now hangs in the office). Using the map's mint green color palette and retro style, Carolyn went to work on her office makeover.

A great mix of feminine and masculine style, Carolyn's new office is lust-worthy. An Eames executive work chair, a two-toned mid century modern bench and vintage stereo cabinet give the office a Mad Men vibe. Carolyn mixes it up by using playful bird curtains and eclectic thrift store finds. Her favorite thing about the office (besides the awesome furniture scores) is sitting at her desk and looking into the guest bedroom. The contrasting mint green of the office and the yellow tones of the adjacent room makes the redo extremely satisfying.

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Comments (11)

LOVE this room.

Thanks for linking to her blog- just checked it out and loved her custom wedding invitations!

All these lovely crafty people. Ahhhh.

posted by tennesseeapril on July 30th 2009 at 12:31pm
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Beautiful! And exactly the colour scheme I've been planning for my new bedroom.

If you don't mind, what paint colour is this? Thanks!

posted by kickingleaves on July 30th 2009 at 12:41pm
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What an awesome room! Love the color combo. Wonder if she's available for consultations in the Nashville area.....

Great find -thanks for posting!

posted by theblondemule on July 30th 2009 at 12:58pm
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how come everyone can find a vintage turquoise typewriter except me?

posted by SydneyBristow on July 30th 2009 at 1:08pm
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Thanks for sharing my space!!

Kickingleaves - I'll let you know the color this evening when I get home from work!!

posted by squirrelpearl on July 30th 2009 at 1:32pm
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I want your chair. I want your chair. I want your chair.

Where can I get one?!

posted by mattyork on July 30th 2009 at 2:38pm
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mattyork- I was lucky enough to find my Eames chair at Goodwill for $5!! But I see them on ebay quite often, just search for Eames Executive or Tife Life Chair!!!

posted by squirrelpearl on July 30th 2009 at 3:05pm
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Ooh, who makes the fabric for the curtains? I think it would work perfectly in my kitchen...

Thanks!

posted by LSUgrad03 on July 30th 2009 at 4:41pm
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Looks great! I'd also like to know the designer of the curtain fabric, if anyone knows? Thinking it'd look good in my kitchen too..

posted by rainbowbright on July 31st 2009 at 6:04am
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The fabric is from Urban Outfitters. I think they still make it. :)

posted by MARG1E on July 31st 2009 at 7:59am
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Wow. Looks awesome, very well done.

posted by jcurtiss on August 4th 2009 at 8:52pm
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