Here’s one more fun space from the ABM studios that we wanted to share with you guys. We call this room the styling room, but we really use it for a whole bunch of different things. We store lots of styling props in here as well as miscellaneous kitchen gear that doesn’t fit in our kitchen. If you would’ve told me two or three years ago that (1) I wouldn’t be shooting everything in my own kitchen, and (2) would have a whole wall of cute props to choose from for my recipe photos, I would’ve laughed in your face! So I have to admit this room is a little slice of dreams coming true. Not to get all gushy, but thank you guys so much for making this possible for us.
Annnyway, we also use this room to have meetings, phone conferences or just for another work space if some privacy or silence is needed.
You want to see how this room started out????
Oh yes, that is a chimney that leads to nowhere. Old houses are always full of funny little add-ons or stories from things that once were. Apparently this house had a fireplace at some point, but it doesn’t anymore. We did add our own faux fireplace though.
The biggest surprise in this room was underneath the carpets. We found asbestos tiles, many of which were cracked or in disrepair. We had those professionally removed and had (laminate) hardwood floors installed.
We also painted almost everything black. If you want to see more “before” pictures click here.
Here’s what the room looks like currently. I love the drama the all-black walls and ceiling add to the space. Sort of reminds me of my living room. Josh built the custom shelves to organize our styling supplies. And we added this small table and four chairs to the center for anyone to use when they are utilizing the room.
This room is located directly above the kitchen, so it’s a quick walk up the stairs to grab items I need when I’m cooking.
To the far right in the above photo you can see the enclosure around the stairwell. Keeps us from falling. Also we keep meaning to paint that stairwell rainbow… Should we do it? It’s white currently, and it’s hard to keep clean.
This room leads directly into our two office areas. Even though this room was originally a bedroom, we are thankful for the extra storage space and a quiet spot for phone calls to happen. Thanks for letting me share! xo. Emma
Sources: Table and Chairs/Amazon, Rug/West Elm, Light Fixture/DIY.
Credits // Author: Emma Chapman, Photography: Janae Hardy. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
Hi Jeniffer! Josh built them for us, but we don’t have a blog post about them. He could answer any questions you might have about them if you want to email him at josh AT redvelvetart DOT com 🙂 -Jacki
I didn’t take the time to look through all the comments so I’m probably not the first to ask… Are the shelving units a DIY or a purchase? I love the added detail in the base corners and how they are open a the bottom. I’m seeing black walls every where right now. So cool.
Awesome! I just painted my home office a very dark grey, I love this black. What paint color did you use?
This is amazing! What a beautiful room! I’d never dare painting a room entirely in black. I’m always afraid it would turn out too dark, but you guys have proved me wrong! This is a beautiful and in fact stylish room. May I ask, what have inspired you to paint your living room and this room in black?
http://www.styleinwhite.ca
wow– i actually love the black walls! so unique
xx nikki
www.dream-in-neon.com
I love the black walls makes everything else in the room pop. Really cool transformation.
Where did you get all the napkins for styling?
Stunning room – love black and white theme
http://highheelsbrownhair.blogspot.co.uk/
So cool. What a great space.
I absolutely adore this room and the dramatic look of the black paint!
xoxo
Taylor
Love the contrast of black walls with the white shelves! Also, that is my dream table…
GAH SUCH A GORGEOUS ROOM.
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oh that prop wall is a dream come true! can I come over and bake with you? 😉
This is so beautiful! I love the inset shelves.
What an amazing job you did!
what I would do for a room like this! such a practical and fun space. I’m definitely putting this idea into our ‘dream home’ board on pinterest.
love, arielle
a simple elegance
I need a styling room!
Amazed as usual!
I am in love with the black walls. And the props that have gold details. This is such a great room!
As a brand new first time homeowner, I cannot even express how inspired I am with all the visuals you share of your beautifully eclectic living/working spaces. Coming from small apartments and a ton of moving around, I only have the bare essentials at this point in my 7 room house. I’ve been putting together an inspiration board for each room, and I am finally able to start accumulating pieces to fill up my quaint little home!
I owe so much of my creative decor vision to A Beautiful Mess, thank you so much!!
Rachel Boncek