Asian Inspired Office with a Texas Twist

I always love decorating office spaces.  The accessorizing is what makes an office feel inviting! There is no reason an office needs to feel stuffy and stale.  Your spaces create a mood and can instantly make a client feel at ease which equals profits for you in the long run.

BEFORE

My client had all the furniture pieces but needed me to add the detail.  They wanted an Asian influence with a Texas flair.  The main problem here is the scale of the couch.  It seems small for the room.  I knew we could make it work with whatever we put above the couch.

AFTER

My inspiration for the entire room was this vintage oriental rug that I found.  If you follow me regularly, you will see that I like to add an international flair to my designs. This project was perfect for me because of that.

Ruthie Tip:  Never under estimate the power of pillows.

The large antique blue and white ginger jars added such charm to the room.  I wanted the flannel plaid on the leather couch to create a masculine feel.

The white cow rug is the twist of Texas!

The floor lamp is really nice in an office for evening working. Also, creates height in the space and makes everything come together nicely.

Pops of green on the coffee table as well as the fig tree makes the space feel alive.

I always love how fig trees look. They are so lush and green. I put this one in a basket which is a bit of a Texas flair and adds interest and texture vs. a typical planter.

Two gold bamboo pagoda lamps really added a fun flair to the console table.

Yellow florals pop against the black console table and definitely add an Asian flair.

The reception area is very welcoming now with the blue and white pottery and the striking florals.

 The artwork was custom made by "Divine Inspirations" and I love it!  So colorful and striking when you walk in.

I'm busy working on some design plans and will be posting pictures as soon as those jobs are finished.  We finished up 3 kitchens this week so photo shoots will be happening sometime soon too.

Waterlogue App and office inspiration

I recently came across the greatest App called "Waterlogue."

 

It allows you to upload your photos and transfer them into sketches, watercolor photo's, etc.  

What I found interesting is that the watercolors show the lines that I see in my brain before I even start working on the job.  Waterlogue

 It emphasizes the, shapes, colors, textures and detail that I think of while processing my thoughts as to how the room should all come together.

  For instance, in the above  photo you can see how the staircase work beautifully with the floor, paintings and coffee table.  The horse head on the coffee table works beautifully with the pillows, etc.  My trained eye is what makes a room look pulled together with ALL the elements use.  It's not just about shopping for items, it's about selecting just the right items for each room.

 

 I love how you can see the shapes incorporated in the design in each watercolor.

Anyone can purchase furniture, accessories, artwork, unique architectural pieces and rugs. 

 

 However, pulling it all together is where a trained eye comes in.   Lots and lots of experience with the layering of objects and furniture.

 

 We Designers make it all come together and use unique items you wouldn't have thought of.

Often times I'm working with a client and they can't see how it is all going to come together.  I can literally see this sketch in my head and know it will all work together when finished.  The details truly are what make the client LOVE the end result in the end.

I've been thinking about how I can re-decorate my office lately and this Waterlogue App inspired me. 

 I'm going to have all these "new watercolor" photos enlarged, matted and framed.  I am then going to create a gallery wall of them all. 

They are all jobs I have completed and I love the idea of them hanging in my office.  As you go through this post, take a look at the detail and you will notice all the elements I'm talking about.  Each room is scaled perfectly, has a variety of shapes, texture and all the colors are married together somehow.

Have fun as you look through each one.  See if your eye can connect the dots.

What do you think?