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February 21st, 2008
before and after: christine’s studio

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christine at chocolate and steel sent over this great home studio before and after. christine explained, “i work out of my home, aka the far left corner of my living room, as i warmly refer to it. i recently undertook the challenge to clean it up so my living room/dining room can be nice places to be again.” the result is a colorful, clutter-free space that i’d be happy to call my home office. thanks to christine for sharing!

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33 comments
lindsay said:
February 21st, 2008 - 12:04 pm

A lovely office nook indeed!

kimberley said:
February 21st, 2008 - 12:05 pm

so lovely. those orange panels are so great… where are they from? (and the dogs! look at those great dogs!)

February 21st, 2008 - 12:26 pm

Thanks! The panels are from Ikea (last year)

Amy said:
February 21st, 2008 - 12:44 pm

Your color choices are so vibrant and fun! I especially love those orange panels too — how are they suspended? They look like they are floating at the top!

Julie said:
February 21st, 2008 - 12:44 pm

Wow, what a difference. I bet it feels so much better in there. Looks like a happy place to be. Now you just need to have some fun recovering those great chairs! An over zealous kitty? But what a beautiful shape they have! And I love the border near the ceiling. Nice job, Christine!

Meredith said:
February 21st, 2008 - 12:57 pm

I also love the orange perforated panels. In general, the color scheme is inspiring and cozy. I also love the furry dogs…

Jennifer said:
February 21st, 2008 - 1:00 pm

Great job! I desperately need to do this with my office. Where did you get the storage cabinet?

chic said:
February 21st, 2008 - 1:00 pm

what happened to those chairs?

February 21st, 2008 - 1:09 pm

really lovely. also: dogs!

Barbara Gregg said:
February 21st, 2008 - 1:14 pm

Very stylish, great light, great color, clever use of space!!

February 21st, 2008 - 1:35 pm

I am waiting…dreaming of an in home photography studio.

Loving this.

Jamie said:
February 21st, 2008 - 1:37 pm

I love how bright and colorful this room is! The attention to detail is beautiful, particularly in the border and color choices.

rhiana said:
February 21st, 2008 - 1:43 pm

Very nice!! I really like that rug. Anyone know where it is from?

Lissette said:
February 21st, 2008 - 2:39 pm

That’s an awesome palette (and a mightly snuggly looking dog)!

February 21st, 2008 - 3:04 pm

Oh, man, I’ve been wanting those orange curtain panels from Ikea but haven’t had a good use for them. The ‘after’ looks great!

Alicia said:
February 21st, 2008 - 3:23 pm

is that lovely rug from Anthropologie? I had my eye on that one…

natalie mantej said:
February 21st, 2008 - 3:58 pm

hmm.. i like the chairs as they are.. i was actually wondering if they were done that way on purpose… and if so, how?

Love the transformation.

heather said:
February 21st, 2008 - 4:25 pm

I absolutely love the room. The color combinations are uplifting, inspiring and calming at the same time. Very fun & unique… and the colors really pop.

kristina said:
February 21st, 2008 - 4:33 pm

Those turquoise chairs are gorgeous! Wherever did you find them?

February 21st, 2008 - 4:52 pm

Here’s where it’s all from:
The cabinet with the glass doors - IKEA. It’s actually a wardrobe closet. I believe it’s the PAX system. You can design exactly what you need.

The orange panels are from Ikea last year (maybe even the year before). I loved them, bought them, and had no use for them for a long time. They are actually nailed into the ceiling.

Our apartment was built in 1927, so I can’t take credit for the crown molding. It’s one of my favorite parts about our apartment.

Oh the chairs…. I love them. We found them left outside by our neighbor who was moving. We are looking for a good (aka inexpensive) upholsterer to redo them. Yes, it was an over zealous kitty… I think a few of them. If anyone knows of an inexpensive upholsterer in Los Angeles, please email me. I would be so grateful.

The rug is from Anthropologie. I have worked for them for 10 years, so you will recognize a lot from there.

Thanks for all the compliments!

michaela said:
February 21st, 2008 - 6:34 pm

Wow! lookin’ good Christine- cute dogs too.

helen said:
February 21st, 2008 - 6:35 pm

wow! my jaw dropped. i want your livingroom and your dogs.

Adriana said:
February 21st, 2008 - 7:21 pm

Looks lovely, and her work is lovely!

Penny said:
February 21st, 2008 - 11:51 pm

Very well done! As someone who has a studio as well as having taken over the sofa and the kitchen table, I can appreciate the need for a visual ‘foot down’! I love love love the turquoise chairs, they’re like wingbacks from a Chuck Jones cartoon!

jess said:
February 22nd, 2008 - 12:54 am

Hey! This caught my eye (great space and colors) and then I saw it was from CHOCOLATE & STEEL– I LOVE their stuff. My friend gave me a bracelet for my Birthday and it’s my favorite. I have bought 2 more pieces on ETSY. It’s so unique and fun. Their website is http://www.chocolateandsteel.com/
Now I love their office!!

addie Markowitz said:
February 22nd, 2008 - 2:13 am

just stopped by this gorgeous studio the other day to pick up my friend steph’s birthday jewelry!! i fell in love…. the space is so bright and cheerful! very inspirational…. and by the way, steph absolutely loooooved her gifts…. thanks again christine…. u r amazing!!

Keyse said:
February 22nd, 2008 - 9:17 am

Thanks for sharing. I’m moving from a huge two bedroom +office to a 1br (if I am lucky 1+br). The idea of having my work space in my bedroom terrifies me. Your space has inspired me! I have been wondering about putting panels in the living room. Love the panels…I am a big fan of just nailing stuff to the wall. It can look surprisingly fancy :)

Marina said:
February 22nd, 2008 - 12:35 pm

The space is great! I love what you have done (what with toddler, dogs and vintage apt!). I think you should work your way upstairs!

Kate said:
February 23rd, 2008 - 12:37 am

Love love love the colors. I makes me smile….

Erica said:
March 6th, 2008 - 4:14 am

i love the room and just love the panels! Can anyone share any advice as to how to do a diy version of the panels with perforated holes?

deneise said:
March 12th, 2008 - 1:58 am

Wow…your work area looks amazing! The color, the warmth, the fun, makes me want to snuggle up on your couch with a bowl of rainbow sherbert and watch you work. Thanks for inspiring me to add a little color in my life!

Libby Wells said:
October 13th, 2008 - 4:02 pm

Somehow I missed this before but followed the link from Etsy! Love it. Your dogs are great too!

Jenalyn said:
February 19th, 2009 - 10:12 pm

Love everything! This makes me want my own jewelry design studio even MORE.

Btw, my websites need some work. I have a store on Etsy too, but it’s empty atm :T

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