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Home Office Makeover "Before" Photos

June 30, 2009

I’ve been working on a mini-makeover project for my home office/studio. I’m 85% finished, and it feels great. Less clutter, more room to work… more air. 🙂

Let me preface the photos with this statement: I am usually a very organized person. I don’t let paperwork pile up, I deal with the mail when it comes in every day, and I can’t stand piles of junk. Unfortunately, I’ve been swamped with homework and work and home stuff, and my office has taken the brunt of the neglect.

OK, here are the before photos:

Back right corner - office clutter central!

Back right corner - office clutter central!

Back right corner - Home decor clutter and paperwork!

Back left corner - Home decor clutter and paperwork!

Where I (used to) file my ideas

Where I (used to) file my ideas

Ugh, my desk. Piles of paperwork everywhere -

Ugh, my desk. Piles of paperwork everywhere -

Where, oh where are the bills? Hiding! At least they're already paid

Where, oh where are the bills? Hiding! At least they're already paid

Last but not least… my shopping list for my makeover project:

Shopping List

Shopping List

My makeover project is almost finished. I went to Lowe’s and Walmart and Target and spent about $60 for supplies and wood to build a cover for the filing cabinets. Everything is de-cluttered (except one small section…. Chris!). Tonight I’m building the cover for the cabinets and hopefully a small bookshelf. Tomorrow I’m painting those items white – should be all finished by Thursday! I’ll post more photos tomorrow. 🙂

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4 Comments

  • Reply Aaron Reddin June 30, 2009 at 9:58 am

    if your office is that clean when it’s dirty, you’re doing well!!! lol

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  • Reply Dee Wilcox June 30, 2009 at 10:00 am

    Ha! Thanks, Aaron! 🙂

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  • Reply Jessica June 30, 2009 at 10:10 am

    Can’t wait to see the results! I’m in the midst of fixing up my home office, too. 🙂

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  • Reply Jimmy Cracked-Corn June 30, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    Huh, huh! You called THAT messy? Well, maybe you just said ‘cluttered.’ That’s what my home office looks like AFTER I have cleaned it. Really.

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