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Sprucing up the home office on a small budget

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Hey hey there everyone!

I have some diy projects coming up for you.

Today, I am sharing sprucing up the home office on a small budget.

Some of you may know if you follow me on facebook for the past 6 months or so, I have complained or talked about a frozen shoulder issue I have been having, a time or two, or three.

I still have it, but after a few weeks of PT and at home exercises it is improving,

slowly.

One of the main culprits of this frozen shoulder issue was my home office set up.

Basically, I have been working out of an armoire desk for four years.

NOT a good set up and believe me, it takes a toll on your neck and shoulder after while.

Enough ramblings, let me show you some budget friendly ideas for you to spruce up your home office.

Sprucing up the home office on a small budgetWe did invest in a new desk and I will be sharing that with you at a later time, once I get organized and cleaned up around here.

Because of that investment, I have to cut corners in other areas to save.  In other words I will not be going to buy all new stuff in here.

beat up chair redo

This is what happens to a faux leather chair when you are on it too many hours in day.

Embarrassing..but it is what it is!

Chair redo in burlap

First thing my husband said is WOW you need a new chair.

I said I LOVE my chair, it is comfy, I can fix this.

I am no stranger to reupholstering chairs.

It is so easy budget friendly.

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I found the burlap at Walmart. 

Loved the print and thought it is perfect for an office setting.

chair in burlap

Cut to size and give yourself around 3 inches or more of extra fabric on each side.

You can see a complete step by step on how I reupholstered our kitchen chairs last summer.

 It’s like wrapping a gift in a sense. You start on one side folding over, staple, pull and work around to the other side.  If you have too much fabric just trim it up when done.

Better to have too much than too little.  You can’t fix that and would have to cut to size all over again wasting fabric.

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Just like new again!

You may have just spied the old chippy window.

I scored that at our local antique store for $10.00.

I found one last year and refinished that one into an old chippy chalkboard for the kitchen.

 I took a piece of cork and nailed it to the back.

Old chippy window turned bullet board

old chippy window turned bulletin board

You can find cork at your local hobby shop, or even Walmart sells it.

Now I have a memo board near my desk to tack notes, photos or whatever else need be.

BILLS too of course!

That’s all for today.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hope you follow me around.

 You can check out my DIY gallery of ideas while you are here.

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And if you like old windows, check out this gallery down below! Lots of neat ideas.

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Comments

  1. Dawn Cain says

    February 11 at 8:34 am

    Perfect Debbie, you gave the chair new life without spending a bundle. That’s my kind of redecorating.

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 11 at 8:46 am

    Love your budget friendly updates, Debbie! That burlap print is a fun one to use in an office. They have a lot more patterns now than just a few years ago {I linger near the burlap when I’m at Joann’s just looking at them all!}. Great idea for the window, too. My husband is the one who uses our home office {since he sometimes works from home} and my dinky area is not real comfortable for long periods of time. It is basically set up and decorated to his tastes and by him, but I think I am going to make him an “Office” sign for his birthday this year. There’s a blank wall that is just bugging me! : )

    Reply
  3. Kim says

    February 11 at 9:08 am

    Cute fabric and perfect for an office chair. Love the old chippy window idea, too. No desk for me. Just my lap.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      February 11 at 9:19 am

      Not good Kim! Not good lol.

      Reply
  4. The Tuscan Home says

    February 11 at 9:09 am

    I am loving the newly added look to the office chair. The burlap material and print is adorable. The window cork board is a fantastic idea, too! Lovin’ it girl! Thanks for sharing! ~Liz

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  5. Kris says

    February 11 at 9:36 am

    Wonderful redo. I love my office chair too, and it was a curbside freebie!!
    xo Kris

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  6. Patty Lucas says

    February 11 at 10:51 am

    I have a chair that is worn also. I put tape on the arms and it is peeling up and my husband keeps telling me I need a new chair. I am going to Walmart’s this afternoon and get some fabric. I also have a window – four empty frames in a row and you have inspired me to do something with that too. Thanks.

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  7. Ricki Jill Treleaven says

    February 11 at 11:00 am

    I love the fabric….how perfect for a home office!

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  8. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says

    February 11 at 11:27 am

    Way to rock out a NEW looking chair. That is super cute Debbie. That fabric is perfect. And I love the window. Wow, it is really coming together!! So happy for you.

    Reply
  9. Cynthia says

    February 11 at 1:53 pm

    Debbie I am loving these changes and that fabric on the chair is so very cool. The bulletin board is really pretty too! You always nail your projects!!

    Cynthia

    Reply
  10. Judith says

    February 11 at 2:00 pm

    Hi Debbie,
    You have done it again….beautiful job…..Can’t wait to see the desk

    Reply
  11. Tanya says

    February 11 at 3:03 pm

    I love the chair idea!! could that be done on the arms as well? That is were my chair has ripped 🙁

    Reply
  12. Pat says

    February 11 at 3:58 pm

    Great job! I love the fabric…and yes, perfect for an office.

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
  13. Angela says

    February 11 at 5:09 pm

    Great transformation on the chair! Glad you’re shoulder is getting better!!~~Ang

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  14. Rondell Konat says

    February 11 at 5:28 pm

    I’ve seen that burlap at Walmart and thought it was cute, your chair looks great!

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  15. Kris says

    February 11 at 5:57 pm

    Debbie,
    Love the redo. The chair is fabulous. I love that print on the fabric. It is great that you can keep that old comfy chair and make it look new with a little fabric and staple gun. Wooooo Hoooooo it looks great.
    Kris

    Reply
  16. Carol says

    February 11 at 7:29 pm

    What a great fix for the well-worn & comfy chair! Super-cute print on that burlap. Well, there is going to be no holding you back now!

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  17. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    February 11 at 8:46 pm

    Glad your shoulder is feeling better! Love that fabric – I spotted it at Michael’s the other day! And who could go wrong with an old window? I’m creating my office too – slowing but surely!
    Kelly

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  18. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    February 11 at 10:12 pm

    Debbie, What a very cute chair transformation! I love that fabric… and have it! I got it from Walmart too.
    YOur window is a great creative idea! I like you style!

    Reply
  19. Jill Flory says

    February 11 at 10:25 pm

    Debbie I love what you are doing! The chair makeover is great and I love that window 🙂

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    February 11 at 10:37 pm

    The fabric on the chair is fabulous, and I really LOVE the cork board window.. A great look!

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  21. Holly says

    February 11 at 10:45 pm

    I love the cork board so much. I wouldn’t have thought to cover the chair. It looks cool like that. 🙂 Happy snow days…ugh!

    Reply
  22. Debbie says

    February 12 at 6:02 am

    I love both the chippy mirror and the chair makeover.

    So, I guess it really is/was a genuine BLOGGING injury with the shoulder, wasn’t it? I’m pretty positive that it is the desk/chair set up here that causes problems for me. I’m planning to address that sooner rather than later.

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    • debbiedoo's says

      February 12 at 10:35 am

      Yes indeed it is due from my set up and way too many hours spent in a bad position.

      Reply
  23. Heidi says

    February 12 at 9:12 am

    I have an office chair in need of something like that. Unfortunately it is not as comfortable anymore. Could I add some kind of cushioning?

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    • debbiedoo's says

      February 12 at 10:35 am

      Yes, Heidi, they sell cushion as well like at Hobby lobby and Michael’s. Easy fix, you can do it!

      Reply
  24. Christine says

    February 13 at 1:27 pm

    you are amazing….Truly I would have thrown out that chair and you made it look awesome again……

    Reply
  25. Savannah Granny says

    February 13 at 11:51 pm

    Love the chair redo and that fabric is adorable.
    Love to you and the guys, Ginger

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  26. Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

    February 14 at 2:27 pm

    Great job, Debbie. I love that fabric, it IS perfect for an office!

    Reply
  27. Shirley@housepitalitydesigns says

    February 14 at 3:53 pm

    Love the new chair cover Debbie…!

    Reply
  28. Debbie @Dewdrop Gables says

    February 18 at 11:25 am

    I love the new material on your chair! It does look perfect for the office area, and that old window is just what you need for a corkboard. Looking forward to the rest of the makeover.
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  29. linda says

    February 18 at 9:25 pm

    love the cute print on the burlap good job 🙂

    Reply
  30. Daffodil Hill says

    February 19 at 6:11 pm

    Cute! The chair looks wonderful. I hate to say it, but my similar chair just went to the dump. So sorry I didn’t see this post earlier! I’m a writer and have suffered my share of neck, shoulder, and lower back pain. Recently, I purchased a lap tap. Now I write from various locations. It’s rare that I actually use my desk. This has definitely helped all my aches and pains. Hope you feel better soon!

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  31. Miss Kitty says

    February 21 at 7:59 am

    You are right, that is the PERFECT fabric for a home office…very cute! I really like how you use the chippy and full of personality window to make a corkboard. The cans that you shared in the fabric are darling too. I hope your shoulder unfreezes now that the temperatures down South are rising. ;}

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  32. Shannon says

    February 26 at 10:20 pm

    Debbie, you are so clever. I love the fabric for your chair. I wonder if my Walmart would have any of that left. I also think the window frame bulletin board is brilliant! Love love love *

    Reply

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