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My Light Blue Home Office

January 8, 2022
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Benjamin Moore Blue Heather paint color in light blue home office

Today I am sharing all the details about my light blue home office. I can’t believe the amount of love this space has received on Instagram and Pinterest! When we were designing my office with our interior designer, Erica Bryant, she recommended a light blue paint color called Benjamin Moore Blue Heather and I instantly fell in love with it. It is a beautiful, rich blue-gray that looks so soft next to our Benjamin Moore Simply White walls. We used Pure White Quartz countertops by Caesarstone and they have proved to be durable, especially when my kids use my office for their homework or remote learning! Our floors are engineered white oak hardwoods. If you want to learn more about our flooring, click here.

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Dimensions

Light Blue Home Office with cane office chair
Photography by Mandy McGregor

I am often asked about the dimensions of my office, and specifically about the built-ins. These built-ins were custom designed by Erica Bryant and myself, and created by CE Smith Cabinetry here in Omaha. The dimensions of the room are approximately 14 ft x 8ft. The upper shelving runs the entire length of the wall, 8 ft. Each shelf is 12″ deep, 15″ tall, and 27″ wide.

shelf decor and shelf styling in my light blue home office
Photography by Mandy McGregor

Lighting

The brass cabinet maker lights create a focal point on the built-ins and make this room feel like a sophisticated home office. The brass finish adds warmth and that finishing touch to my light blue home office. The Kelly Wearstler Phoebe stacked lamp was gifted by Relative Lighting. I love its sculptural details and the soft gray color pairs nicely with the light blue cabinetry.

light blue home office lighting with kelly wearstler lamp

Brass Hardware

I love the brass knobs and bin pulls we selected for this space from Rejuvenation. We chose the aged brass finish.

Home Office Storage

light blue home office with brass picture lights and benjamin moore blue heather cabinetry
Photography by Mandy McGregor

My favorite thing about my office is that there is a place for everything. Let me walk you through it: Starting with three long drawers that we made sure were the right size for gift wrap rolls, gift sacks, tissue, ribbon, etc. Next to the drawers is a cabinet with a printer that rolls out. To the left of my desk chair are two large filing cabinet drawers that I like to store the kids school work. To the right of my desk chair from top too bottom: I have a charge drawer, a drawer for all my camera lenses and equipment, and a craft drawer at the bottom. Next there’s a a cabinet for our stationery / address stamps, and then our trash and recycle pull out.

Most of the decor in my office is from my home store, Jansen Home. I also wrote this post about how I style my shelves.

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  • Susan
    September 30, 2022

    I am having this built in my new home in margaritaville. What is the width of the shelf meaning the part you see , 1. 5 or 2 inches?
    Blue heather or cornflower on the paint? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kate
      Susan
      April 18, 2023

      2 inches between the shelves. It is BM Blue Heather.

      Reply
  • Mary
    March 23, 2023

    I loved your office design so much that I had a contractor replica it in my home. With a few minor changes. Now I need to start shopping to fill the shelves. Thank you for your inspiration. I send all that ask about the design to your blog. Here is the link for the office and kitchen photos. Photos can be found in The PORTOFOLIO and in Dye Place section.
    breezebuiltnc.com.

    Reply
  • Sarah
    May 22, 2023

    What are the dimensions of your office space?

    Reply
    • Kate
      Sarah
      September 12, 2023

      approximately 8′ x 14′

      Reply
  • Dana Lambert
    October 10, 2023

    what size picture lights do you use in the office? can you tell me brand? thanks

    Reply
    • Kate
      Dana Lambert
      December 10, 2023

      Hi there, they are the 18″ cabinet maker light by chapman & meyers: https://rstyle.me/+180JNo8j88ujywS4AXoOrA

      Reply
  • MALEEHA AFZAL
    December 17, 2023

    Loved the idea of feeling blues but happy in a positive same manner. 🙂

    💗
    MALEEHA

    Reply
  • Mae
    January 9, 2024

    Kate,
    You have an absolutely beautiful home. The home office and color is so fresh and inviting. I absolutely love it! I am purchasing a desk from Ballard Designs in French Blue. I received a sample of the color and it looks like a nice light blue, fingers crossed. Would you be so kind as to tell me where I might be able to find the vase and tulips like the one in your office? I have searched on the internet to no avail. Thank you so much! Love your taste!!!
    Mae

    Reply
    • Kate
      Mae
      October 8, 2024

      You are so kind, Mae. The vase is an old one from target, and the tulips were real 🙂

      Reply
  • Lisa
    February 5, 2024

    I love your room. We’re in the process of doing a home office, id live to hear how the quartz top is working out for you.

    Reply
    • Kate
      Lisa
      October 8, 2024

      We have had our quartz for 4 years now, and love it!! It has been so durable with cooking, spills, our kids coloring, etc. I would pick it again!

      Reply
  • Victoria
    February 27, 2024

    Is your blue Heather paint at the full 100% concentration or less? It looks so different in our bedroom. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kate
      Victoria
      October 8, 2024

      Yes, it is Blue Heather at 100%. Natural lighting can definitely change the way paint appears!

      Reply
  • Deborah
    July 21, 2024

    I love the office and blue is my favorite color. Also love your office chair. Where can I purchase one?

    Reply

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