When our house was built 12 years ago, we had the oversized master bedroom converted into two rooms: a smaller master bedroom, and an additional room, accessible from the master, that could be used as an office. Fast forward to today, where the office space is plenty functional, and yet the bulk of my “office-ing” takes place at the kitchen island. I still hope to make that office cozy and usable, and so I was thrilled to find Caroline Clifton-Mogg’s new book, A Space of My Own, full of inspiring photos of office spaces and craft rooms that will hopefully prod me into action. Of course, I vacillate between having a modern, clean space and one that has an inspiration board filled with ephemera. I’ll try to artfully meld the two. I’ve enjoyed flipping through the book – I’ve gathered lots of ideas – if you’d like a chance to win my copy, read on for the details at the bottom of this post.
perfectly functional for the smallest of spaces
lovely minimalist space with storage under the desk
simple desk + inspiration wall
Ryland Peters & Small was kind enough to send me a review copy of A Space of My Own, and I’d like to pay it forward by giving it away to one of my US readers. Simply leave a comment telling me which is your favorite photo at this post before January 31, 2012 at noon cst. I’ll draw one name from the eligible entrants and announce the winner in my February 1 blog post. Full disclosure: I am personally handling the cost of shipping, which is why I’m limiting entrants to the US/one entry per person, please. Thank you and good luck
images courtesy of ryland peters & small
11 Comments
what a beautiful book! i would love to get my hands on this copy. i would say the first shot is my favorite – nice and clean and totally uncluttered, unlike my space… :P
I love the 2nd one. With that great window, you’d feel like you were actually working outside and that claustrophobic feeling when working in a small space wouldn’t happen ! Thanks for sharing, Jane !
First space is for me. I’m a small space dweller and love to see other people’s solutions to my dilemmas!
I like #3. Tells a happy story of what was, what might and what is going to be.
the top photo is my favorite: cozy, simple, clean, and still elegant!
I think the third is my favorite, but it’s sort of haphazard, which would end up driving me crazy. This book could be an interesting read given that my entire living space is about 500 sq ft. My bed, sofa, bookcase, tv, and desk are all in the same space. It takes about five steps to walk from one side to the other! And yet somehow my decor just… works.
lovely giveaway! i LOVE that inspiration wall!
i like the first as it’s a simple and clean with warmth.
My fav is #3 with the inspiration wall & the curtain covering all the storage! All white with pops of color, that’s what I need in my apt! Thanks for the giveaway!
I tried to post earlier but my comment kept disappearing! I like the 3rd picture b/c it’s closest to what my space is like in real life, I love the inspiration on the walls.
Oh no! did I miss the deadline? perhaps not, but even if I did I love the photo with the simple and clean lines. White chair and glass table :)