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THE BLACK & WHITE OF WORKING AT HOME!

October 24, 2012
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home office with a black desk lamp, black and white striped vase holding flowers, a white monogrammed N mug holding black pen, with a quote about finding the time in a white frame

A cute black and white home office. Right?

I found it on Norweigan blog Stylizimo.  Such a cute blog created by a 30 something year old Norweigan stylist/designer.

The clear two toned color scheme makes the space crisp and clean. Easy to think big in this cute little organized work area.

The Eames molded chairs are a great style addition. I also like all of the framed typography prints, striped black and white upholstered bench, the DIY deer head with antlers taped onto the wall, and the chalkboard calendar.  Notice how a few sprigs of dry wheat grass on the desk subtly compliment the wicker wastebasket.  Small touches and details throughout that really work.

white home office with eames chair, white desk, white rolling chest of drawers with black accents in the form of pictures frames and a striped stool
close up of desk with computer, binders with pictures from magazines taped on the wall
on the left pieces of tape arranged to look like a deer head, on the right three rolls of tape stacked on top of each other
white desk with white binders, computer, and small decorations. Under the desk is a white set of rolling drawers and a wicker trash can
Close up of the decorations on the desk which include rolls of black and white paper, pictures, and a white vase of flowers

What do you think of this little home office?  Any tips you can share about your own home office design?  Please comment below.

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Went a cute b-day party for AG…her husband TG planned it.  Got a quick chance to catch up with AS and JH there too.  Lots of funny stories told. 🙂

P.P.S.  Good news!  I had mentioned a few weeks back that an entertainment company (a cable network) was thinking of buying COCOCOZY Throws for their corporate gifting.  Well some good news!  They just placed the order yesterday.  Now we are in full on production mode.

P.P.P.S. Finally found the light fixture we are buying for COCOCOZY HQ in Beverly Hills. I love calling our small two room space headquarters…there is an element of irony to it. Anyhoooo…our HQ is going to have quite a cute chandelier in the front room. CM is ordering it today! Wooohoooo!!!! It will come in about 4-6 weeks. The HQ decorating is taking forever because we keep getting sidetracked. We moved in mid May and waited 12 weeks for our main pieces, now we are on a slow but sure mission to fill in the office decor details. Hmmmmm…maybe this black and white theme would work at COCOCOZY HQ too. Will share pictures of the progress soon.

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10 responses to “THE BLACK & WHITE OF WORKING AT HOME!”

  1. design roundup says:
    October 24, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    I lovew the white, although it can be seen as cold. It’s funny little touches, makes it warm.
    ♥, Londa
    http://www.designroundup.blogspot.com

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  2. Chelsea says:
    October 24, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I would call it HQ too if I were you! (there was a lot of rhyming in that sentence…)

    As for the pics, I am loving the “Home Sweet Home” in the last one.. totally DIY-worthy.

    xoxo
    Chels

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  3. StyleFia says:
    October 24, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. Now I need to find some space to create my own little home office!
    🙂

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  4. [email protected] says:
    October 24, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Nothing I love more than black and white. Love, LOve, LOVE!

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  5. kolarosedesigns says:
    October 24, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I’m a fan of black & white!! I love everything about it!!

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  6. LiveLaughDecorate says:
    October 24, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    loving the black and white. so fresh and so clean! Loved too that she worked in some affordable pieces i.e. the Ikea desk and file cabinet. Good hi-lo blend. Now if only I could keep my office that clean!

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  7. Lamb411 says:
    October 24, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    In my office, I have rolls washi tape around. It’s great for sticking papers/reminders on the wall without destroying the paint! Another must is baskets for magazines. I have three Ikea magazine racks line up around the room. Finally, a good chair- away from your computer, for pondering, curling up and reading.

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  8. STYLIZIMO says:
    October 24, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Thank you so much for your kind words, and for featuring my home office.
    I´m sitting in this office right now, but it´s not that white and crisp no more.I have painted it black 🙂

    Nina

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  9. LifeLoveLuxe says:
    October 25, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    I love how it’s so bright without feeling cold. Perfect balance of fun and sophistication. Nicely done!

    http://www.lifeloveandluxury.com

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  10. diamenrose says:
    October 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    You guys are soo awesome and talented! I love it! you have beautiful inspiration 🙂 Congrats to your cable network .

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