In rearranging our loft to make way for little Carter, I may have given up the Apartment 34 Studio space, but I definitely still needed somewhere to work! We also still needed a spot for guests to stay. And I dreamt about how nice it would be to have a little quiet retreat to escape to…So to the upstairs I went. What was once our bedroom has now been transformed from this….
To THIS!
The first thing I did after our bed headed downstairs was paint the walls white! The lofted room only has 7ft ceilings so I needed to do something to make the space feel as expansive as possible. I’ve been a sucker for Benjamin Moore White 01 paint for quite some time. It’s the perfect soft white. It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for you!
While the upstairs feels much bigger now, actual square footage is still very limited so I had to hunt out as many space-saving solutions as I could. The first score was my adorable mid-century inspired desk. It’s just big enough to hold my computer and that’s all I really need. Sure, I loved all my gorgeous office accessories, but really, when is the last time you used a stapler – even if it is an acrylic one?!
I also wanted to create a little reading nook for the few spare minutes of relaxation I can grab between naps, so a set of picture rail shelves now serve as my magazine rack + place to display personal photos. I love how I can swap out titles to completely change the look. Two black and white botanic art prints from Buddy Editions, framed beautifully by Simply Framed add a nice contrast to the neutral color palette. They really ground the space. Carter also likes to come up and hang out with mama while she may or may not be catching up on email!
All in all, I’m really pleased with how this room turned out. It’s mult-functional, it maximizes every available square inch and just feels inviting. Now the husband often has to go looking for me because I’m tucked away up here!
If you missed the rest of the loft makeover, check it out right HERE.
home office resources: west elm floor lamp // west elm mid-century mini desk // gold speckled cowhide rug // american leather sleeper sofa // jessie balck throw pillows // simply framed custom frames // buddy edition art prints // gap bag as basket // pottery barn kids activity gym // heath ceramics bud vase // diptyque candle
original photography for apartment 34 by aubrie pick
LOVE, love this transformation! So much inspo in one little post, thanks doll!
This is beautiful! You nailed it.
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Room, awesome. Baby, AMAZING! You, still supermodel.
Thrilled for you. xoxo
You’re the sweetest thing ever karey!
Incredible transformation! That baby is so cute! Thanks for sharing
Love this! What is the size of the frames behind the couch? (art size and also total frame size?)
Everything turned out great!! What a lovely and calming space!
I love it! That sleeper sofa is so sharp. Which style is it?
COOCOO FOR COCO
I’d have to look up the style name Colleen. It’s their full-sized pull out couch though and I covered it in a textured linen fabric.
the single curtain is beautiful. looks like linen. can you tell me if it is a curtain and if so where you purchased it from.
oh, and by the way. beautiful baby. <3
The curtains are actually cotton and from Ikea!
What a little dumpling! Room looks fantastic but how could he not steal the show?
Truly amazing! Thanks for sharing
Where is your baby gym from? I looked everywhere for a non-offensive one. I ended up getting a bright one, but at least it’s not red, blue and yellow!
What about the picture ledges? Where did you purchase?
They are from Amazon!