I’ve been perusing old Blueprint issues before bed for the past few days. Sometimes I feel like Blueprint was awesome and then other aspects of the magazine confused me. (probably why there was only 8 issues?)
Like this office was really cute. But why would I spend $500 on just the legs of the desk (from tablelegs.com), and then pay a carpenter to make a custom top? And then have to paint the whole thing?
I do love the kelly green wall color though. and the white desk on the colorful rug (from the rug company).
{For your own budget version of this space, try using Ben Moore’s Jade Green on the walls, this desk from IKEA, and this rug from Overstock.}
Also, if you’re in the market for computer desks, maybe consider this one. I think it has lots of potential with a fun chair.
Oh, I remember this office!! I loved it! I completely agree – I remember some of things listed in that magazine were completely overpriced!! It was good eye candy, though!
I agree! The magazine was great visually, but there were SO MANY projects that could've been done just as well but in a reasonable price range. There is no reason that desk should cost that much!
i looove that rug.
Huh. Or you could hit up your local thrift store for any number of tables exactly like that and paint them….beautiful room,though.
Huh. Or you could hit up your local thrift store for any number of tables exactly like that and paint them….beautiful room,though.
Love your budget versions!
Jenny, I love your budget finds and I am smitten with kelly green right now. So fresh with tons of white!
I am still sad about Blueprint going under, but you're right. . . $500 on just the legs makes no sense.
Also–does anyone else laugh at the word verifications you have to type in to leave a comment on Blogger? Right now I'm staring at the word "DAING," which in my head sounds like a good Southern way of expressing shock. As in "Hot DAING, $500 for table legs is a lot of money!" :)
Sign me up for the Little Green Notebook magazine! Let us know what's happening with your NYC home situation. Aren't you moving soon?
I've been perusing my old Blueprints this week as well! : )
I love how strong a color white becomes in a room like this one. Peaceful and pretty.
i agree…love that magazine, but oddball choices sometimes.
It seems you can never go wrong with crisp white. But I do have a client who wants to reupholster her vintage, tailored sofa in an ivory leather and is wondering if it's dated at all. What do you think? Seems a classic choice, but then I recall the navy and hunter green leather of the 90's and wonder if any style is immune to being dated. What do you think?
That great is awesome! Bright and summery! Very cute! Love the desk too!
xo – jami
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i loved this office too! loved your pics to recreate it, you're so good.
I completely agree and kudos to you for actually saying it~sometimes it seems everyone dances around the obvious but no one wants to say it!
Kelli
For an even less expensive version of the desk, you can go with this top and the same legs.
That's what I did, and I just had to line up the legs with the table and drill small holes for the screws myself because the pre-done ones don't match up.
Also, since my desk is against a wall I went with the fancy legs only in the front and these for against the wall, saving even more money!
Also my walls are purple, but the green could be next!
I have always loved that white IKEA desk!!
I like your rug and desk better ;)
I think I have to paint my craft room (at least one wall) in green and the furniture white!…love it…large bold print side panels on the window. Got my worktable on Craigslist for $50.00!
I remember this office, too! The desk reminds me of – and looks totally like – a painted version of my mom's desk. She bought it years ago…years ago!
I totally agree – I have all the issues of blueprint and there are parts of each issue that I absolutely love and parts I couldn't care less about. I'm not sure if there is a nadeau furniture anywhere near you but they have desks with extremely similar shapes as this all the time – I have one and spent $125 on the piece – I'm yet to get around to painting it, but I love it and cannot wait until it fits my original image someday!
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