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Tangerine Room Makeover: The Closet Office

March 25, 2013 by Courtney 61 Comments

I’ve been so excited to show you the colorful closet office {or cloffice!} we created for Riley. As you know, she really wanted a desk and a nice, bright spot to draw and create. I think we served up the brightest closet office we could imagine! This part of her closet had originally been toy storage which you can see here. Since we moved it to her room, this space was perfect as a fun little creative spot for her to dream, imagine, study and create. I hope you enjoy the tour.

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I may or may not have been caught hanging out in this space once or twice. It literally just lifts my spirits being in this room. And I love that the colors perfectly match Riley’s fun and spirited personality.

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Here is a quick peek at what that side of the closet looked like before.

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The stars were aligned the day I strolled over to HomeGoods hoping to find something to begin this space. I almost fainted when I saw this little desk. It was the EXACT size I needed. Not only that, but it has really pretty legs and two great drawers for storage. I threw it in my car as fast as I could.

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The orange letter box is from The Container Store. I added a brass plate and a flower from her paper bouquet I made here. It’s all about the details and it helps tie everything together.  In the box she keeps personalized notes {back from my days of making stationery}, scissors,notecards, a sharpener, glue, and eraser.

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To wallpaper this space, I used wrapping paper that I had fallen in love with at Target. It took just over one roll to do this area. I used a coordinating poppy printed paper to wrap around the closet rod. We chose to leave the rod in tact in case we ever want to claim this space back to hang actual clothes!

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And hello, photo bomber! I always have at least one munchkin run through my shots. You can get a peek of the ceiling and her bedding in this snap. More to come on the bedding. I am still working on some pillows as well as the window treatments.

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Because we painted her walls white and the room gets plenty of natural light, I was able to really saturate this desk space with tons of color and pattern. Having the white desk still keeps it clean looking and ties it together with the rest of the bedroom.

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This frame was originally black, but with three coats of hot pink spray paint it took on a whole new look. I loved the shape and never found one I liked better so I figured painting it was the way to go. The pink trim on the vase and shelf are washi tape.

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I will create a post to detail how I hung the wrapping paper wallpaper and the other DIY projects. I wanted to spare you a post that went on for days! In the meantime, here is a list of items in the closet office and where they are from:

The Source List white desk, orange stool – homegoods

glass lamp, wrapping paper wallpaper, mirror, white buckets – target

letter holder – the container store white boxes on shelf – Ikea

flowers in the vase – craft kit posted about here

owl notebook – michael’s

  Thanks for taking the tour!!!! Hope you have a bright and colorful day!

Filed Under: bedrooms, before and after, closets, decorating, office, Uncategorized

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  1. Elise Keithley says

    March 25, 2013 at 8:40 am

    OMG! This is amazing! What a great pop of color in an otherwise dark space. I have always wanted to do this to a closet and this was just the inspiration I needed!

    Love your blog!

    -elise
    http://designinglifeandhome.blogspot.com

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  2. J.W. says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:48 am

    This is such a creative use of a closet. The bright colors are so fun, and I love all the little details you incorporated. The closet in our guest room is quite shallow (ie, too shallow to hang a hanger!), and I'm now thinking that we could transform it into a mini-office to better use the space. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. sara.oneil says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:15 am

    I bought the same mirror and considered spray painting it, but wasn't sure how to tape it off to spray. Any tricks?

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  4. Kristin Cadwallader says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:51 am

    I love a good cloffice! Adore this, absolutely adore this! xo Kristin

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  5. Jules says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Swoon! I would have LOVED this as a kid. What a bright, fun, "private" space for a little girl. Love love love!

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  6. Kathy {Pearls in Paradise} says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Adorable and a beautiful space to create great works of art! I know your daughter must be very excited to have a space like this!

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  7. Chris says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Get. OUT!!! I'm serious. Get out. There are no other words. Gah!

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  8. Chris says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Ok. I've composed myself. This is amazing, girl. I just love it!

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  9. Leanne Leeper says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    This would have been (actually still is) my dream! Its amazing!

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  10. Erin says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    Beautiful space!!

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  11. Emily A. Clark says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    Adorable!! I know she loves it.

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  12. April Hoff says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I mean….this is the cutest little closet to office makeover I've ever seen! And wrapping paper? Wrapping paper?!?! That is AMAZING!!!!

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  13. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    March 25, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I wish that was my office! What a fun space! The wrapping paper as wall paper is pure genius!

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  14. Kim @ Plumberry Pie says

    March 25, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I've been loving that wrapping paper at Target too and trying to figure out some creative way tot use it. And here it is! 😉 looks fantastic!

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  15. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    March 25, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    I love this!! What a perfect girly nook! That bright wallpaper totally makes the space. Can't wait to see the whole room reveal! I'm sure Riley is so excited about her new "big girl" room.

    ~Abby =)

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  16. Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says

    March 25, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    OMG Courtney! I see this in a magazine someday! Mark my words!! This is stunning and I'm sure your sweet girl loves it. 🙂 I also just used Target wrapping paper to line the back of my secretary desk. I love the amazing wrapping paper choices from Target. So many possibilities!

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  17. Stacey {steward of design} says

    March 25, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    That is so cute! And those colors are so fun!

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  18. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    March 25, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Such a fun and happy little workspace! 🙂

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  19. Amanda says

    March 25, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Courtney!!! This is so awesome!! Im still shocked this is wrapping paper- it looks like a high end wallpaper. Great job!!!

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  20. jamie @ [kreyv] says

    March 25, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    How fun! Love it!

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  21. hollywood housewife says

    March 25, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    That looks great!

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  22. silly6 says

    March 25, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Perfect, except, where does she hang her clothes? Just curious.

    I can't wait for the wrapping paper as walpaper tutorial. I have paper from homegoods that I'm dying to put in my laundry room, but have no idea how to go about doing it.

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  23. Michaela says

    March 25, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    You are such a genius. Can I move in?! Love is an understatement!

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  24. natasha {schue love} says

    March 25, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    It's SUCH an amazing space!! So bright and cheerful! The wallpaper is amazeballs! I would want to do my homework and art in there all day long!!

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  25. Lili says

    March 25, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    oh my heavens! i WANT that in my space too!

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  26. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    HOW fun for Riley! Love it Courtney – what a great space!

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  27. Nancy says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    WOW! My favorite colors all in one awesome little place.

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  28. Laura@JourneyChic says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Wow! It's fantastic! I just bought a roll of that same wrapping paper at Target last weekend and never would have thought to use it as wallpaper (although I've used wrapping paper to line bookcases before). Looking forward to your tutorial.

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  29. Tara {The Silver Lining} says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Oh what a fabulous way to re-work that closet!! It looks so cute. I think she'll be spending lots of time at that desk! I even want to.

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  30. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    March 25, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Wonderful. I love all the bright colors and it really just screams little girl in the best possible way. Did you find the quatrefoil mirror at Target recently?

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  31. wherelovemeetslife says

    March 25, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Oh I am in love with this! We are in the midst of a room makeover for our 13 yr old daughter… and I lined her drawers with that same paper! We have also been toying with turning her closet into an "office" for her. There isn't much space in her room, so this is ideal!

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  32. 17 Perth says

    March 25, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    That is wrapping paper!? Seriously?! It looks awesome courtney! Wow. I know she must be LOVING this.

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  33. Michelle @ Ten June says

    March 25, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Um, amazing. The wrapping paper as wallpaper takes the cake! Beautiful!

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  34. Anna See says

    March 25, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    that is so fun and perky! i love it!

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  35. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    March 25, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    so so so amazing!! you know I love all that color. And seriously, the stars did align for you to find all those perfect orange and pink accents! we may or may not have just done our outdoor room in orange and pink 😉 #greatminds

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  36. iheartorganizing says

    March 25, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    You are a girl after my own heart. Seriously, what's not to love about this, every last detail is amazing. And the colors… so great. Perfect for a growing little lady, I bet she is glowing with happiness. Hands down best cloffice makeover I have seen yet.

    So very inspiring!

    xo,
    Jen

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  37. Jane {In the Pink and Green} says

    March 25, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Ok, I want that work space for me and I'm 26…ha! Seriously, it looks AMAZING! The wallpaper is absolutely perfect and all the details look great! Such a great idea to create a fun little work space in a closet, I absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing! xo

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  38. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design says

    March 25, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Holy cow!! It is awesome! You really are amazing!

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  39. Lil Mama Stuart says

    March 25, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    how fun!!

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  40. Simply LKJ says

    March 25, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    What an amazing space, and one that will certainly grow with her. She is going to be the envy on the block!! Beautiful work Courtney.

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  41. Chelsea @ two twenty one says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    Love it! So bright and cheerful!

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  42. Becky {This Is Happiness} says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Amazing Courtney! Love how cheerful it is and all the pretty little details. What a perfect creative space for Riley.

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  43. Morgan S. says

    March 26, 2013 at 12:19 am

    I'm in love! This is the color scheme I'm using in my living room, so your post immediately jumped out at me in my feed. LOVE LOVE LOVE, great job! I would have loved a space like this when I was a tween/teen. xoxo http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com

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  44. Allison says

    March 26, 2013 at 12:38 am

    Wow! I love it Courtney! Such a fun and bright color combination. I'd love to have that space for myself. Wonderful details. You need your own magazine. I would proudly place it on my coffee table. Everything you do is with beauty and class.

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  45. Ange says

    March 26, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    It turned out so amazing! Love it! The colors are so fun and bright, wrapping paper is perfect for in there. What a fun space for her to have in her bedroom!

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  46. Laura Stutzman House Envy says

    March 26, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Brilliant use of space. Love the wrapping paper. I feel like I have been finding many uses for wrapping paper lately!! Its been putting a dmaper on my wallpaper spending:) Love the colors too. And now she has a cute bar to do chin ups with between art projects!! Haha!

    Good work
    Laura
    House Envy

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  47. funfavorites says

    March 26, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    I love the colors, what a happy space and such fun! The mirror and the stool are perfect!

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  48. Kelsey Mazzone says

    March 27, 2013 at 2:41 am

    New reader 🙂
    What a beautiful space for your daughter!!!
    We are moving in May and I may just have to do something similar in my daughters room 🙂
    Great idea!

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  49. Zuri ReVisions says

    March 27, 2013 at 3:34 am

    Wowza! I am blown away. You are a talented and loving mother. This "cloffice" is the most beautiful creation I have ever seen.

    I am your newest follower!

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  50. Kelly Petty says

    March 29, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I keep coming back to look at this post – amazing, totally gorgeous. xXx

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  51. Melissa Clark says

    March 30, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Love, love, love it!!!!!

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  52. Finding Home says

    April 3, 2013 at 3:44 am

    Oh my goodness, I so love this and my daughter would go nuts for this! Thanks for sharing. Take care, Laura

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  53. Andrea W says

    April 11, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Wrapping paper? Wrapping Paper?? That's brilliant (and not to mention gorgeous!)

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  54. Tania says

    April 11, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Super cute idea! Just one question. How did you affix the wrapping paper to the wall without any long term damange (i.e..glues, etc)?

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  55. dallaswoodburn says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    What a cheery an beautiful office space!! I love it! I can just see creativity welling up in this space!

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  56. Tanya says

    April 12, 2013 at 5:38 am

    Very very cool, no I mean hot 🙂

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  57. Eva {Tales of the Scotts} says

    April 12, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I just found you through I Heart Organizing. I just love your blog. it's full of inspiration. I'll be following along. 🙂

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  58. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoof says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:30 am

    Adorable! Just saw this over on Tidy Mom's Feather my Nest pinterest board! Love it. I just pinned to the Better Homes and Gardens Home project board 🙂

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  59. Anna says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Adorable! Just perfect. I know she loves it!

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  60. emma bircher says

    June 18, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Precious!
    xoxo
    Emma @ from my little pink couch

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  61. Momma Bug Brittany says

    July 9, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    I was so drawn to that collection of wrapping paper at Target that I planned my daughter's whole birthday party around it! I am really loving pink and orange right now 🙂 Love this space and can't wait to see the whole room!

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