This space has been quite the transformation and came with it fair share of design challenges. When the owner, Janine over at Foundation Lane called me, she said I was able to get an office space for my staff members steps away from the center, but I need your help! The space is dark and gloomy and there is this not so inviting blue carpeting in there that I am not sure what to do. This space has a lot of character as it is part of an old historic building in Medfield, Massachusetts. The beams in this space are absolutely gorgeous and showcases its original architectural elements. The walls in this space were already painted a light blue color so we created a design based on the design features we were unable to change. And let me tell you, this space looks nothing like it did.
Lets take a closer look at the different areas within the space that help create a cohesive design plan and provides functionality for staff members to work on their admin work, collaborate, and reset.

In any workspace, I firmly believe in establishing different zones to boost productivity. The seating area provides an opportunity for team members to collaborate in a more comfortable setting. It can be informal than the traditional standard table and chairs and allows for the perfect team space to problem solve and work together. However given that it is an open space, it is important to have a quiet zone within the space for more heads down work which leads up to the side desk area. 

Our first project of 2021 is complete and I am so happy with how it turned out. We focused on turning a dull white wall into a statement wall! By adding board and batten, it gave the space dimension and texture that I was looking for.  To create the board and batten, we used 1x3 boards and framed the area with 1x4 boards. The wall is painted in Sherwin Williams Alabaster White in satin. It is one of my favorites. 
Earlier in 2020, I painted the walls Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud from a dull yellow color that the previous owners had painted it. Before the cabinets from Ikea,  I used to have Target cubbies to store all the kids toys. However, after some time, I wanted a storage solution that hid all the toys. The Brimnes IKEA cabinets were the best solution! To create a more built-in look, we went ahead and added a wood top to them with a 1x20 panel board. However measurements may be different for you depending on how flush your cabinets are on the wall. We secured the wood down with screws and decided to keep it a natural wood tone. Given that this is a playroom, I did add a matte polyurethane coat to protect the wood. 

When I am decorating a space, I like to use decor items that are transitional from room to room. In the playroom, I used non-traditional playroom items knowing that if I plan to switch out the space, I can use the pieces elsewhere. Can you envision this space as an office? I can!

In the playroom, it was also important for us to include a little reading nook for the boys to hang out. This sweet little area is perfect for this. I added the wicker storage  basket with removable lid from Target which works as a perfect little bench for the boys to look out the window - bird watching and able to hide all the toys! It adds so much texture to the space too.