AHD Office Update

[caption id="attachment_529" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Comfy on the backside...easy on the eyes!![/caption]

 

So this will be the second time we have remodeled our office...it is true that our own homes (and now our office) are our personal "experiments"...but two versions in one year is alot even for us!!  The reality is that the first spot was spacious...but it was right smack-dab-in-the-middle of the guest area in Eryn's home.  So as we began to see that we would be using this space alot, we began to make plans for a redo.  And to be completely honest, we never really finished that first office...we just got busy with "real jobs" and never got back to our space, which always drove us crazy!!

 

So, when we decided to relocate to another area of Eryn's home, we promised ourselves one main thing...WE WOULD FINISH IT THIS TIME!!!!  And we are well on our way!!  Here are a few sneak peaks of the progress!!

 

[caption id="attachment_530" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Our "favorite things" wall...[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_531" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Fabulous new rug for our desk area!![/caption]

 

Our original plan was to go with a neutral scheme and add shots of pink and orange....we came up with an inspiration board and began finalizing our plan.  But, I couldn't bring myself to begin placing orders, because something just didn't feel right.  The neutral pieces were perfect...but the pops of pink and orange???  Although very fun, neither of us really "do" pink or orange much!!  And so when I came across the fun art deco inspired rug with great blues and teals and shots of orange/yellow...I knew it had "Amanda and Eryn" written all over it!!  After that the details have fallen into place easily!!  Just a couple more items to be put in place and you can see it all!!!!!!!!!!  Stay tuned!

(Chairs...CB2 Rug...Joss & Main  Desk...West Elm)

 

"There is an App for that..."

Inside info...Amanda is the tech-ie...I am not...I know, right??!!  How did I get the job of "blogger"...*insert sarcastic smile*  Well, that is just how we roll around here!!  So, if I can't figure out my phone (we have the same phones, btw) or if I have computer issues (right again...bought identical laptops on the same day...with matching carrying cases printed with our fun logo) Amanda is the one to call.....NOT ME!!  So, I had to laugh when she sent me the idea to do a blog idea on our favorite phone apps..."OUR" favorite phone apps??  One of her favorite line is, "There's an app for that, you know??!!"  And you know what??  She is right!!

Her  Our very favorites are...

Pinterest and Houzz

are great all around...they are so user-friendly and when you need to find just the right picture to communicate your ideas to a client...or you need some specific inspiration on a project, they are both true "go-to's"

 

Who doesn't love a great kitchen...and Architectural Digest...all rolled up into one great app!!  (Hours of fun...look out kiddos...forget "Where's my Water"!!)

Many of the major manufacturers have raced to the app world..."American Olean" and "daltile" are two that have great resources for your handheld!!

Need a quick reference for Corian or Zodiaq color options, on the road??   Go straight to mySurface and scroll through their entire palette.

Another great source for inspiration, creating a virtual photo gallery of ideas and search for steals and deals in "look 4 less" guide.

 Great place to browse custom upholstery options from the great Bassett line...great ideas to get your thoughts for a room pulled together!!

How about you??  What inspiration/design apps are you addicted to??