MAKING OVER OUR OFFICE (without spending any money)

[@betha6736]

It’s a lovely space for an office - I agreed with your idea to get a half-sized fridge, then you could put a couple of pieces of wood around it as a top and side, to match the kitchen counter. And possible a tall narrow bookshelf turned sideways next to the fridge, so that it acts as a divider for the person sitting at that desk, and adds a bit more homeliness? You could then hang a picture on the back of it.

[@Joysteib]

I love room make overs especially when there is no cost involved and using what you have already. Love what you have done with the office...great job!!!

[@francineh.7825]

I love the two desks in front of the window! The whole office looks really nice.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much.!

[@heatherhouston7371]

Always enjoy your rambling and decluttering! Looks great so far.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you for enjoying and following along 😊

[@haleymartin4726]

A great option to make small changes that feel more vintage is to just change the legs on the desks! You can find vintage turned wood legs or buy new ones that look old and have the same height as your ikea units. Especially since the wood tops are still in great shape 😊

[@emmaandrews9222]

You’re so like me Maddie 😂 thinking you’ve finished for the day , then carrying on until late coz your mind is racing and excited to get things done😂 love your motivation 😘

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha I just can’t stop once I have it in my head! I’d rather do it than sleep 😂

[@fayebrown1565]

Looks great. Definitely get a new fridge (maybe a under counter one so it's the same height as the desk if that makes sense). Maybe some hanging pots of plants above the couch? Some curtains? Rug? X

[@Stephanie-lg1cm]

The office looks much better that way round, I would put the filing cabinets the other end of the desks (flip them round) so the storage heater wasn’t blocked, you might be grateful in the winter. Also consider a colourful blind at the window, much easier to close if necessary and it can be pulled halfway down if the sunlight is an issue.

[@xoxo_nathalie9739]

Finding a vintage door with the exact measurements could be quite diffucult 🙈 you could use the door you already have and add moulding and a Vintage door handle🥰

[@jangriffiths8013]

I would suggest getting rid of those two white couch pieces -- they look a bit sloppy. What about moving the "old" couch from your living room into the office? I think it would look tidier and it could serve as jumping off point for a paint colour.

[@au_clair_de_la_lune]

Excited to see more! I luv how there's so many ways u can arrange the office, you'll be changing it up often im sure, which is always nice. It's so refreshing and energizing to reconfigure a space!

[@judemorrison4914]

Do love your lovely house and furnishings. Think the two chairs in the living room with the new sofa would give you a wee bit more breathing room. They are perfect chairs for the room and the curtains. Would give more room for visitors.

[@kaz6655]

You could do a hot and cold drinks section in the kitchen part maybe a coffee machine. You could put a small coffee table by the cosy chairs for a rest area. If you don’t need extra freezer space then I would get just a fridge it would open up the room a lot.

[@louisevictoria_]

A lovely wooden window flower box will be lovely in your office window! Or a nice bird feeder so when you are working you can see the flowers and birds 🌺

[@samjones9465]

I love the way you've organised the office and agree with you that a gallery wall would look good as well as some splashes of colour - what a lovely place to work

[@samanderson805]

The office is looking good but I would put all three desks along the same wall. Put the sofa back next to the fridge. It would make it look more streamlined. I also love re-arranging furniture! 😄

[@au_clair_de_la_lune]

Thats how they had it when they 1st moved in. ...It didnt look that great ;)

[@kaz6655]

I would paint it green to bring the outside in. With your lovely rustic wood desks and furniture it will be gorgeous

[@happyfrenchfries]

I used to love clothes shopping in charity shops, but most of them have become horrifically expensive :( I think my plan is to do no clothes shopping in 2024 which is the most environmentally friendly option :)

[@isabelanywhere8200]

You could swap clothes/other items with friends/family so you still get something new (to you) 😊

[@MadeleineOlivia]

A no shopping year is a great idea! I did something similar years ago! It was very effective for me. Clothes swapping is also a great idea!

[@louisevictoria_]

Vinted is another great option! I’ve bagged items for no more than £2! And I always love a clothes swap with my sister 😊

[@sarabissell2528]

Hi Madeleine ... only just had a chance to watch this video... what a great space to be working with. I totally get the working til late on switching your space around when you have an idea! Lots of comments about room dividers... I was thinking 2 dividers to create a square lobby before you enter the bathroom, then the door is disguised and creates a sound barrier from toilet to work area! I love old stained windows pieced together to create room dividers (Banjo Beake did it in his Isle of Mull design show) looked stunning and that real vintage vibe! You can also build rustic dividers and include shelves for extra storage or displays? Definitely a low level fridge maybe floral curtain across all low level kitchen units (Victorian vibes) and could consider removing kitchen wall units and have rustic open shelves instead? The seating area you could have lots of vintage lamps shades hanging at various levels to bring the space down.. the plug in string lights can work with that tyoe if arrangement? A vintage A frame ladder could be staged at end of desks with trailing plants and use to store your camera equipment? A single rung ladder suspended from the ceiling is nice too with trailing plants and lights again bringing the space down creating a cosy vibe. A permanent porch canopy outside your french windows would be lovely with trailing plants and a place to have a doormat rather than inside? Good luck with it looking forward to seeing it progress! Xx

[@aleksandrasivolob]

Everything is along the walls. I think that desk by the fridge can be looking in the room. (perpendicular to the other desks) Also! When you are wanting to take on a bigger design change, maybe you can create a half room divider next to the fridge to separate the kitchen space a bit more? Fun stuff!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

A divide would be a good idea! Thanks for the ideas for the future too 😍

[@heatherwieler726]

Like the new layout - maybe try the little round side table in the corner - then the sofa won't look jammed in the corner 🤷‍♀️

[@KWilliams22]

I was thinking the same 😊

[@norascholey7909]

This office is like a little studio apartment/flat? A vintage door with a frosted glass to allow light in would be so lovely for the bathroom. Good luck, this looks like fun!

[@samrh1380]

Luv the new office reset it definitely feels more cosy and still functional without clutter. Just a thought you could put a tall plant or lamp between the desk and the fridge to give it more separation.

[@SharpPear]

I love the living room/sitting room. The couches look great and the room does feel so relaxed and comfy. Well done!

[@irened7986]

Hi Maddie the office looks great - with regard to your cosy sittingroom which is gorgeous, where will your christmas tree go?

[@katymcwhirter]

I just bought an antique door at our local architectural salvage…so much cheaper than new and full of character, not to mention actually made of solid wood! They have endless sizes! You could even find a vintage doorknob. So many options and unlike anything you’ll find at a big box store.

[@schatzyeichmann]

I really like the color of the floors in the office and how they go with the wood of the desks and book shelf!

[@heidibarlow6687]

Looks great❤ so rewarding when you’re done!

[@victoriaadams2171]

You could get a divider between the refrigerator and the desk.

[@rebekah3483]

I like the layout better this way! Great job!

[@autumnrain7918]

You could always try putting the cork board above the third desk, to bring that warm wood tone to that side of the room. Then tuck a nice plant on the side of the desk (next to the fridge) to add a little natural division in that space. I was thinking a tall plant, or a bigger plant in a stand (to get the fullness of the plant at/ above the desk level) between the desk and fridge, but I don't know how much space you have there, so on the desk itself may work best. On top of the suitcases you could put down a woven placemat, then a small tray for items, to add a little warmth (I liked the brass items and a candle on it, and some kind of plant, like you have). Maybe even put a small, one foot tall shelf (like a shoe shelf) under the suitcases to bring them off the floor, and to the level of the desk, so the eye glides down the line. Also maybe a brass lamp next to the sofa, to bring a little more warmth? I love the idea of a gallery wall above the sofa, as well as a nice rug and curtains! Also I like the idea of a warm white paint. There is such nice light in the room, and white enhances it. Thanks for reading my novel! Much love! 💕

[@MyConsideredHome]

Office looks great. I’d put up a short wall/divider between the desk and fridge for to ceiling.

[@emmadelbono838]

TIP: On ikea you can buy single back pieces for the sofa 30 quind I believe or something like that

[@alisonmwood]

Thank you for sharing about GOTS, I had never heard of that before and I always find it confusing to know what to look out for, so this was really helpful. Also, loved the room makeover, what about putting some type of screen between the edge of the desk and the fridge?

[@mansoor3159]

Madeleine you always brighten up my day with your vlogs you are my inspiration and I wish you have a beautiful week ahead🥺🩷💫

[@kaltespopcorn4087]

29:29 for the printer problem. I have it in my cupboard and the cables in the top drawer next to my desks. I only take it out and plug it in when I really need to print something. The effort also keeps me from printing unnecessaryly

[@Nichole.wetzel]

The desks look so nice in front of the f the window! Love how you’ve changed it up a bit. Can’t wait to see it with the rug and pictures and curtains! Definitely needs a cozier lamp❤

[@alisondoughty2194]

Your office is looking so lovely and light.Nice to work in.🎉😃

[@MadeleineOlivia]

It’s so much better to work in!

[@annamariamiele5682]

Love the new arrangement..❤

[@michellehooper661]

I totally relate to trying to get everything done all at once. I’m exactly the same lol. Office looks so much better already! Have a nice weekend ❤

[@catherinewoodhead751]

You have just inspired me… it’s raining this weekend and I think I’m going to try and sort our garden office out so I can start using it. It’s a job I’ve been meaning to do for ages. Thank you.

[@wellhello1603]

I think the chair were better right next to the fridge, second option did feel weird. Why wouldn’t you put a third desk into the same row tho? I think it would look very nice them all being in the same place. And maybe a nice simple mural behind the chairs? I think it would look nice there, a bit modern with all the tech around.

[@marisolargueta4693]

Loving your revamped office space. Like sofa chairs in the corner. Can imagine you must now have a cozy view of the garden from the sofa chairs. Can’t wait to see the finished room! Have you considered switching the black legs and white drawer cabinet on the white desk around so the black legs are next to the fridge? Wondering if that will create visual separation between fridge and desk.

[@HelenBeeee]

Privacy glass door to replace the bathroom door will allow the natural light of the bathroom window flow into the back of the office which currently doesnt have natural light. The glass would offer higher acoustic barrier between the rooms and make the area look bigger.

[@isabelherrera8647]

The office is looking much better now. I would move back the chairs by the fridge..and would change the clock on the wall !!!

[@briangenny8670]

Hi Madi Thankyou for your vlog. A couple of suggestions; measure the brown chair in your snug and see if it would fit where you have the sofa pieces in the office as I think the colour would go with the green, wooden, simple style you’re going for. Your new book would be great on your bookshelf in the office too😊

[@Sarah-pd7bx]

GOTS bath towels and mat from Dip & Doze 💚

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Maddie we are liking the office. Switching the furniture around made a great difference.👍👍❤

[@southerngypsy13]

Your office looks great! Rearranging furniture always feels so refreshing. Also, where are your earrings from? I love the way they look together!

[@chiaramancin3288]

I was wondering as well!! I found some similar online but not the same, will continue the search!

[@mooseyb225]

Nice work. I’d get a smaller underbench fridge and put it where the lefthand cupboard is. Would give you lots more space and be less obtrusive.

[@stefaniaguaman2742]

Do you really need a fridge in the office? You could get rid of it/ sell and you'll have more space!

[@vaijayanti_prememalcolm8160]

Wow the office looks so much nicer

[@kimpike4362]

Your Pothos plant tendrils should be cut back, making it much healthier. Pieces that are trimmed can be rooted to produce more plants, eliminating the need to buy more plants. Place leafy pieces in water to root, in one or more of the bottles already in the bookcase.

[@samanthamarie6474]

I wonder if you could find a tinted glass door to the bathroom to take advantage of the light coming from the window. Would brighten up the space a bit. Also, what if you put the sofas against the wall with the two desks and use the suitcases as a coffee table? You could leave the tree stump where it is and put a little round cushion on top for extra seating. Nerding out with you inspires me so much that I have been slowing doing the same around my house, and I am feeling so much better for it. So, thank you so much. Cheers from Japan! (^-^)/

[@MartaMM82]

I would put a taller / bushier green plant on the desk next to the fridge, that would make it feel a little nicer 🪴😊

[@daniellecomeau2996]

Try the 2 matching desks in front of the window but facing each other and perpendicular to the wall. That opens up space on either side. Just inside the door on the left could be a seating area or small conference table with chairs. Sofa would need to go then.

[@NTHodges]

Why do you have to order big cushions for office seating? Why not shop local around Falmouth etc...

[@callydecherd4086]

this was such a good video! you're inspiring me to focus on using what i have first before rushing off to thrift and get things i maybe don't need 😅 can't wait to see how it progresses!

[@meredithhc4502]

Why not paint the office pink. Like your brand of soft pink? That would set it apart from your house colors and would be flattering and calming.

[@stefaniaguaman2742]

There are supper mini fridges that you could hide under the sink cupboards. Just to keep the essentials for an office.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Oooh this could be the way to go!

[@jangriffiths8013]

I would put that third desk along the wall with the other two. And a gallery wall of your accomplishments above the sofa would be great!

[@user-hi3gc7jw5j]

Paint the wall light green/mint and use some textiles.

[@rosalyn6086]

Yeah, looks nice with this over there but I get a smaller desk go on a differentx

[@heyajoy]

You honestly just need a nice standing plant between the refrigerator and the standalone desk. That would do the job :)

[@lornawood3260]

Office looks streamlined with this new arrangement! Alex’s desk was a bit distracting where it was. Now, it’s hiding and not noticeable! 👏👏👏♥️

[@emiliewalker555]

You did such a great job! ❤

[@FlipperTea]

Stunning! Btw where are your earrings from? The gold hoops? They're so nice xx

[@Loveleighvirtualassistant]

Flip desk nr fridge so facing fridge and doors so also has a nice view. Do you need a tall fridge, could you get an under counter one? Nice picture over sofa.

[@1012chart]

Haven't reached the end of the video yet, but thinking that a shared desk kitchen table in the middle with all your computors on giving space to walk around and a feeling of working together. The chairs look great in the corner.

[@aleksandrasivolob]

I agree!

[@hannahl610]

You should definitely try making curtains, they’re a lot easier than you’d think. The trickiest part is getting the length even so they hang correctly.

[@susannen9895]

What about those cozy chairs that you took out of the living room. Take the sofa out and put in those chairs with a little tea table. I think the sofa is too big for the office space. Just my opinion of the space.

[@madswansfan1]

Can you move the desk facing a corner around so it’s looking into the room rather than the wall?

[@thewalkingvegan]

Hi Madeleine, please can you share the link showing the laptop you got? Many thanks, Jayne 😊

[@ccq6877]

I was thinking that if you can add a partition between the desk and fridge that it would add separation between the work and kitchen areas. Maybe for now, something like a folding screen, but in the future, a floor to ceiling wall that’s a little bigger than the length of the fridge. I would also try, to see how it looks, to separate the couch so that it’s an L shape (or essentially two chairs) with a side table or floor lamp in the corner. Just some thoughts. I do like your style.

[@vix8907]

You could cover your corkboard in a lovely fabric and pin your content ideas on handwritten cards to it, rather than use a whiteboard

[@shadivakilian5086]

Maybe put Alex’s table next to the other tables. It would be like a row of three tables. Because in its current location, light is hitting Alex‘s screen I assume.

[@loissaedder2214]

Try having the back desk out from the wall, facing into the room. That way there wouldn't be the reflection on the screen.

[@TallulahMorgana]

Do you have sizing advice for Lucy Yak trousers? I have found that I need to size down in the original cord dungarees. I would buy a few sizes of trousers at once to try, but I can't afford to do that really, but paying multiple delivery charges is also a lot! ❤

[@junepage1276]

Maybe the other desk could be alongside the other desks facing the wall.The fridge looks okay.xxx

[@camper800]

Yes, swap the desk with the sofa and put a piece of art on the fridge and/or diy the fridge with sticker sheets?

[@hippychick1605]

It's looking great. I love a room move around. I also love how chatty you are ❤

[@Tina-tz2cl]

didn't you put the desk units right in front of the radiator?

[@rztt]

Beautiful,,,,,,,soooooo Beautiful ❤ u look awesome

[@sharonclarke8683]

The fridge might look better if you boxed it in,just a thought❤❤❤

[@johannaelster]

If you don't really have much in the fridge, why not entirely getting rid of it? More space, and less electricity used. Also, I personally would put the two desks facing each other (with the window at their side), which would break up the length of the office a bit.

[@hannahlawson2745]

Random question but why do you have a shower in your office? 😂 (my office building at work also has a shower which I'm equally confused by)

[@lauramitchell6725]

It came that way when they bought their house,maybe it was a mother- in- law apartment?

[@clove4240]

I think the desk and sofa should be switched. It’s because it sticks too far out in front of the bathroom door that it doesn’t look right. Lol and then you did it!

[@djaneab]

🥰

[@SelinaKyle1992]

Oh dear, so much beautiful furniture and so little space🙈😘 Always love your vlogs but this one shows you have reached your space limits 😅

[@MuhammadZama]

nice vlog

[@williamhawthorne1375]

Why dont you put the desk nxt to the other two,have all your certificates and memrobelia on thatwall,you dont have to put furniture in front of every wall 🤔👍Lizzie x it looks much better

[@haanimely981]

Maddy create a podcast

[@andrealandsburg]

I thought some thick natural wood floating shelves would look good on the wall where the lounging area is...

[@squeezinglimes]

3 desks along the wall? Then you can still sit and look out the windows

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

Less is more. Do you really more stuff? 💚

[@rztt]

😮 only im here who's mentioning her beautiful ,.,,gorgeous. etc etc............

[@lauramitchell6725]

This comment makes zero sense.

[@rattylol]

you need a coffee table and a big plant in the corner next to the sofa, oh but now you moved it.

[@AysKuz]

You need color on your office walls.

[@lauramitchell6725]

She said that at the beginning,this was just a reset for now.

[@judyinvegas]

Maybe all three desks together, then no screen reflections when you edit. Some of the dog beds somewhere else in the house, I would be tripping on them! You could always paint the fridge another color, and bright fun pillows on the couch will be so pretty.

[@irismeeow]

the timing of mentioning organic basics is really unfortunate, since they're owned by deIta gaIiI "An lsraeli textile manufacturer with branches in ilIegal lsraeIi settlements in the occupied West Bank." i was pretty shocked when they were bought last year and buy my basics from yesfriends and rapanui now :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Oh wow I had no idea! Thanks for letting me know. These items are from years ago before they were bought by anyone!

[@irismeeow]

@@MadeleineOlivia I'll also wear mine until they fall apart, everything else would be silly haha. But yeah, super sad as i genuinely loved their stuff, especially their comfy underwear.