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*Lifestyle | How to create a dream home office for bloggers*
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*Lifestyle | How to create a dream home office for bloggers*

May 24, 2017

At the moment, I do most of my blogging curled up on the sofa, laptop on my knee, with papers, notebooks and cameras strewn around me like confetti. As I am beginning to get a bit more serious about my blog, I often fantasise about having my own dedicated blogging work space. I would love a calm, organised corner of my home where I can settle in and really focus on my writing without distractions.

Our spare room is currently a playroom (aka a colossal mess!) filled with all the girls’ toys and any other stuff that doesn’t have a proper home. I have dreams of transforming this room into a hobby room and turning one little corner into A Mess In A Dress HQ.

 The Furniture

Obviously you can’t have a home office without a desk. We already have an old pine one in the playroom, but as a blogger I’m going to need something a little more Instagram-worthy. Ikea is always the first place I look for stylish yet affordable furniture.

I absolutely love this white Hemnes desk with add on unit. It looks really pretty and also has a whole heap of storage – perfect for a hoarder like me who wants to get organised.

The Computer

Seeing as we’re talking “dream office” I figure I may as well dream big and pick a computer I would probably never be able to afford in real life.

I was never really a fan of Apple computers until my husband let me borrow his and now I am a total convert. I am so insanely jealous of anybody who owns one of these bad boys, but at well over £1000 a time, I think it will be staying in dream territory for now.

The Office Supplies

As a self-proclaimed stationery addict, I could easily get lost in the Engelbert Strauss website. It has everything you could possibly need to set up a home office, from notebooks to pens, from desk organisers to paperclips.

They charge just an amazing £5.94 for delivery, with free delivery on all orders over £108. This seems like a great excuse to stock up on all the stationery I could ever need. (See – the extra storage on that desk is going to come in really handy.

The Décor

My dream blog office wouldn’t be complete without some beautiful finishing touches. I have been lusting after the beautiful prints and planners from Dot Creates for a while now and I’m sure having them on the walls in my work space would help to keep me motivated. There are so many gorgeous ones to choose from.

I’ve also had my eye on their “Ultimate Blog Planner” for a while now so if anyone is looking for ideas for birthday gifts, look no further.

I really look forward to the day when I can turn my dream work space into a reality. Do you have a dedicated home office space or do you just work wherever you can?

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post.  All content and opinions are my own.

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9 Comments

  • Debra-Bow says:
    May 25, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Omg this blog post has come at the right time because I feel exactly the same, I sit on the sofa, or on the floor whilst leaning on my coffee table with my MacBook every night and do blog work. I’m in the process of sorting out my “office” space so I’m really excited to get to work and have a proper space to go and do work x x

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  • Abbeylouisarose says:
    May 26, 2017 at 11:50 am

    My dream office is definitely filled with IKEA furniture as well! The crisp white desk is definitely up my street, it really makes a room feel light and airy! I’ve never heard of the stationery company that you’ve recommended but I definitely need to check them out, sounds like a great value site! I’m obsessed with Dot Creates stuff too, it’s all so pretty and Instagram ready!

    Abbey http://www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk
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  • Giana Spiteri says:
    May 27, 2017 at 12:27 am

    definitely all about good decor! I’ve just finished uni and moving back home next month and I’m excited to create my own little office space! x

    G

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  • Emily says:
    May 27, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    I would love to have a little office space, I would have so much fun decorating it and making it my own!
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  • Aqy says:
    May 30, 2017 at 8:38 am

    I would love to have my own blogging office as well! That desk is gorgeous. I want an imac too but they’re soo expensive.

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  • Holly says:
    May 30, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    I had a really good work space in my room but I got rid so I could use the space for makeup storage haha!

    Holly x
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  • Steph // Steph's World says:
    May 30, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    I love thinking about how I would do my office. This post is also my dream 🙂

    Steph xx

    Steph’s World | Lifestyle Blog | http://www.stephsworld.com

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  • Lauren says:
    May 31, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    Oh I can’t wait until I have my own house and can have an office! Everything is going to be white, there’s going to be lots of prints on the walls, lots of rose gold accessories, and ofcourse, an iMac on the desk ha. Oh to dream

    Lauren | Lauren the Daydreamer

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  • Sian says:
    June 11, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    Like Lauren, I can’t wait to have my own place and a spare room as my office/wardrobe/beauty room/gym! I’m constantly on Pinterest having a nosey!

    Sian x
    http://www.theenglisheverygirl.com

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