After months of work, the time has finally come… my studio is complete!
Before I show the photos, let’s take it back to the very beginning when we first moved in 2.5 years ago…
It was a sad little tan box with no style.
Then we removed the popcorn, laid some hardwood down, gave it a fresh coat of paint, and it became our master bedroom:
We loved our bedroom, but times were a changin’ and business came first. So we moved out and the office moved in.
And after some beefed up lighting…
…new wall treatment,
a much larger workspace…
and, of course, this beast of a machine…
…we’ve made it to the finish line!
Let’s also remember what the old office looked like…
Don’t let the wide angle lens fool you—this room is about half the size as the new office. Cramped, humble beginnings.
Welcome to the new and improved, Jenna Sue Design Co. Studio…
You’ll recognize the cabinet and two side desks which were reused from the old office…
Still loving my binder filing organization system!
There’s plenty of desk space now to spread out while I’m working on the computer:
In the center of the room is a 4×6 foot table that’s just the right size for cutting posters.
The wall space is used as convenient storage for tools:
On the other side is my packaging station:
sent off, along with smaller supplies and a scale.
I picked up these brocade paper trays at Office Max,
along with a matching business card holder:
These just happen to match the wall file I purchased a couple years ago at the Container Store:
Above the hanging files is something very special to me…
My Grandpa recently passed, and a sweet friend surprised me by getting a star named after him. He always told me how proud he was of me, and this is a nice reminder of where I came from and where I’m going.
At the end of the room is a sliding glass door leading to the backyard, with lots of light and a perfect view of afternoon storms. A much more inspiring view than before!
Across the desk area is my big printer…
And finally, one of my favorite parts… storage!
These Ikea Vittsjo shelves have been a lifesaver.
I love that everything has a place—I know exactly where to go, and can easily see when I’m running low on something.
There was even room for a couple pretty things.
I designed this print specifically with this space in mind, and will also offer it for sale soon…
Make sure you’re following me on facebook to be the first to know when it comes out!
If you missed any steps, make sure to check out our decision to switch rooms, adding lighting and setting up the desk area, making beadboard wall and shelf ledge, adding storage and an area rug, and wrapping up with the finishing touches. And as always, you can find a complete source list, including paint colors, on my Florida House tour page!
Well folks, that wraps up the new studio tour. Special thanks to everyone who has been following along since the beginning! It’s been a fun ride, and I can happily report that the 8+ hours I spend in here each day are much more pleasant—and most importantly, efficient! It’s amazing what a well thought out arrangement can do for your workflow.
Here’s to the next chapter of Jenna Sue Design Co…
Denver Painting says
Looks way better than the old office. The storage is cool…
Jenna Sue says
Thanks Kristin! I got it on Amazon, link in this post: https://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/studio-progress-finishing-touches-slr.html
Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian says
Hi Jenna!
I love your space!
I was wondering where you got the steel tub that you made into a recycling bin at?
Thanks!
Jenna Sue says
Yes, we made both! You can read more about that here: https://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-blackout-shade-liner-new-office.html
and here: https://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/office-progress-desk-is-done.html
Cindy says
Clicked over from I Heart. OH my word, this is a beautiful space. Congratulations. Can you tell me about that big table? Did you make it? Did you add the shallow shelf underneath?
Debby says
This is the perfect combination of beauty and function. I especially admire your idea of taking out the class shelves to corral your mailing tubes- genius!
Jenna Sue says
Hey Jena! Yes, please feature away—that would be great, thank you!
Jena {Involving Color and Home} says
Hey Jenna Sue! I love what you did in your studio. I saw you mentioned the paint color was Valspar Stillness. I'd love to feature this on my paint color blog, Involving Color. Let me know if you're interested!
Jenna says
What a beautiful bright space to work! An organized space really helps clear the mind (at least for me!) Best wishes that this studio inspires many great new designs.
Jenna Sue says
I actually got them a couple years ago at one of my favorite stores, Garden Ridge! The one in our town has since closed, unfortunately 🙁
Anonymous says
Simply gorgeous! Congrats on the newness of it all. Tell me, where did you get the curtains?
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue, Paint says
Wow! Jenna it looks amazing. What a bright and beautiful transformation.
XOXO
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Katrina Gelino says
Its so perfect! Enjoy your new space!
Jenna Sue says
Bombshell Pro!
iheartorganizing says
Amazing! Love everything you do! This space is no exception, so bright, airy and beautiful! Kudos doll!
xo,
Jen