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.
We 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.
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!
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.
I found the burlap at Walmart.
Loved the print and thought it is perfect for an office setting.
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.
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.
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.
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You can check out my DIY gallery of ideas while you are here.
And if you like old windows, check out this gallery down below! Lots of neat ideas.
Perfect Debbie, you gave the chair new life without spending a bundle. That’s my kind of redecorating.
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! : )
Cute fabric and perfect for an office chair. Love the old chippy window idea, too. No desk for me. Just my lap.
Not good Kim! Not good lol.
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
Wonderful redo. I love my office chair too, and it was a curbside freebie!!
xo Kris
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.
I love the fabric….how perfect for a home office!
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.
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
Hi Debbie,
You have done it again….beautiful job…..Can’t wait to see the desk
I love the chair idea!! could that be done on the arms as well? That is were my chair has ripped 🙁
Great job! I love the fabric…and yes, perfect for an office.
xo
Pat
Great transformation on the chair! Glad you’re shoulder is getting better!!~~Ang
I’ve seen that burlap at Walmart and thought it was cute, your chair looks great!
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
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!
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
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!
Debbie I love what you are doing! The chair makeover is great and I love that window 🙂
The fabric on the chair is fabulous, and I really LOVE the cork board window.. A great look!
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!
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.
Yes indeed it is due from my set up and way too many hours spent in a bad position.
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?
Yes, Heidi, they sell cushion as well like at Hobby lobby and Michael’s. Easy fix, you can do it!
you are amazing….Truly I would have thrown out that chair and you made it look awesome again……
Love the chair redo and that fabric is adorable.
Love to you and the guys, Ginger
Great job, Debbie. I love that fabric, it IS perfect for an office!
Love the new chair cover Debbie…!
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 🙂
love the cute print on the burlap good job 🙂
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!
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. ;}
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 *