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Designing an office for myself (instead of someone else) was a BIG DEAL!!   After working for a great design firm in downtown Midland and building a name and reputation for myself I was ready to go it alone!

Just last week an invitation came to join with fellow bloggers to link together and present a behind the scenes look into our design offices!  Such a fun project! So, let me invite you to look inside the office of Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors and those of Carla Aston, Laura D. Mueller, Jana Donohoe, Sheri Bruneau, Laurence Carr and Leslie Carrothers.

Read on and you’ll find the links to their posts at the bottom of this page.

 

The office of Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors

 

Owning and running a successful interior design company has been a dream come true!  Finding just the right space for an office took some time.   I needed something with easy access because of all the samples I carry back and forth between my office and client’s homes.  And a large room for a design library with lots of countertops for working.

My first office was a small home not far from downtown. But several years later, against well meaning advice, my husband and I decided to spend even more time together and combine offices!  Turns out that we hadn’t lost our minds but instead found the perfect place to set up shop!

We found this charming home that is close to downtown in a safe neighborhood and it’s convenient to our home and my client’s homes.

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office

 

Office Design Plan

When I first walked through this house I knew I’d found our future office space!  Hubby was on board so we drew up the plans. New floors, fresh paint, wallpaper, cabinets and hardware.  We re-did the bathrooms, closed off the library and added storage.  Installed landscaping, walkways, added some covered parking and finally moved in!

 

Office Design Plan -Before

BEFORE

 

Office Interior Design

First and foremost in my design plans were my clients.  This place is a reflection of me and the work I would perform for them.  They should feel like they were visiting to my home rather than a sterile office space.

 

Office Interior Design - Before

MY OFFICE BEFORE

 

I selected a creamy neutral color palate that wouldn’t distract clients’ from reviewing the plans for their projects.

 

 

Office Interior Design - After

MY OFFICE AFTER

 

The office furnishings are transitional style made by Bernhardt.  The gold accessories pop against the creamy neutral and its picks up the gold in my desk and credenza.  Gold is a classic color and I use it every time I can!

 

Office Interior Design - After

 

The furniture is available at Wayfair.com.  Here are the links if you’re interested for the desk and chairs and the credenza behind the desk.

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interior Office

 

Big changes for this bathroom!  It turned out to be my favorite…

 

Office Interior Design - Bathroom Before

BATHROOM BEFORE

 

The colors are warm and vibrant and it feels like home!

 

Office Interior Design - Bathroom After

BATHROOM AFTER

 

 

Office Essentials

Conference Space

We do a lot of planning at this desk with contractors, clients and architects.  The bookcases are full of my collection of Architecture Digest Magazines.  Throughout the office you will find a touch of the outdoors with small bouquets of fresh flowers.  Putting accessories on desks, tables, walls, and countertops will add life to any office and remove the sometimes dull, boring atmosphere.

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Conference Space

 

Office Storage & Work Space

The library design focused on building enough space for work areas and storage. 

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Library Before

LIBRARY BEFORE

 

To create more storage in the design library, we added wall to wall cabinets and bookcases.  We built 2 islands in the middle to create work space with more storage.  I needed to add lots of areas to be able to spread out and work between different combination of samples, and multiple projects and this works great for me.  We try to keep it clutter free, but some days it seems as if we’ve pulled everything off the shelves and out of the drawers.  We share a lot of laughs in this place!

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Library After

LIBRARY AFTER

 

Open shelving makes everything easy to find.  And we couldn’t reach it without another office essential our ladder!

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Library Open Shelving

 

Drawers are the best way to hold fabric, tile, stone and wood samples.

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Library Drawer

 

Labels on the drawers reduce the amount of time we spend searching!

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Library Drawers

 

Having a place for everything allows me to work efficiently and not get overwhelmed!

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Library Drawer

 

 Office Dining

The kitchen is just right – not too big or small!  It has everything we need to prepare light meals and drinks throughout the day.

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Kitchen Before

KITCHEN BEFORE

 

And of course our fridge, pantry and bar are stocked full of goodies for our clients!

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Kitchen After

KITCHEN AFTER

 

The old breakfast area doubles as a place to sit for a quick bite or another work space when I need to escape my office!!

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Breakfast Room Before

BREAKFAST ROOM BEFORE

 

Funny how a change of scenery can add a fresh perspective!

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Breakfast Room After

BREAKFAST ROOM AFTER

 

Every office needs one of these!  The bar is another special touch I wanted to have for clients, contractors and other visitors.

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Mini Bar

 

Office Lighting

Lighting is as important a design tool as anything and there was not enough of it originally. We installed enough lights so that I could see every nuance in the colors and textures I work with every day. Read about how to use Lighting to Enhance a Room here.

 

Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors Office - Office Lighting

 

Designer Offices

We each have our own style, budget and priorities when it comes to our offices, but we share one thing in common, and that is writing and creating for our Readers and Clients!

 

Laura D. Muller

http://fourpointdesignbuild.com/blog/

https://www.instagram.com/4ptdesignbuild/

 

Jana Donohoe

https://www.janadonohoedesigns.com/blog/2019/3/26/what-do-the-offices-of-interior-designers-really-look-like-a-blog-hop

https://www.instagram.com/janadonohoedesigns/

 

Sheri Bruneau

https://get-it-together.ca/home-office-favorite-things

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gityyc/

 

Laurence Carr

https://laurencecarr.com/a-designer-smart-home-office/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/laurencecarrdesign/

 

Leslie Carothers

https://www.savourpartnership.com/blog/theofficesofsixluxuryinteriordesignersamdme

https://www.instagram.com/savourpartnership/

 

Carla Aston

https://carlaaston.com/designed/peek-behind-scenes-interior-designers-work-spaces

https://www.instagram.com/carlaaston/

 

 

 

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  1. Robert says

    May 28, 2020 at 8:00 am

    Interesting ideas for creating interiors, thanks.

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      June 1, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      Hi Robert,
      Thank you for reading Hadley Court!
      All the best,
      Leslie

      Reply
  2. Nippon says

    January 16, 2020 at 12:50 am

    This is one of the best blogs I have read on this topic.

    Reply
  3. dominique arper says

    April 5, 2019 at 6:18 am

    all great suggestions!!!!. Thanks for the share

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 8, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Hi Dominique,
      Thanks for reading!
      All my best,
      Leslie

      Reply
  4. John Kelsey says

    March 31, 2019 at 7:35 am

    Good morning Leslie,

    LOVE LOVE LOVE how you have taken the entire house an turning it not only for office, but a statement of who you are as a designer. I can only imagine how inspiring it must be to visit your office as a prospect to client.

    Cheers,
    John

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 3, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Hi John,
      Thank you so much for the kind comments! And thanks for reading.
      All my best,
      Leslie

      Reply
  5. Leslie Carothers says

    March 30, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    Hi Leslie ~

    I am so glad that you were able to join in for this inaugural blog hop! I loved this inside peek into your new offices, and I can only imagine how much your clients must enjoy coming here, with that beautiful light streaming in through the windows.

    Have a great week ahead !

    #designingwomen
    #interiordesignerslife

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 9, 2019 at 11:04 am

      Hi Leslie
      Glad to be a part of it! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Kari says

    March 30, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Wow!! Such an incredible transformation. The soft white really brightened up the space. Beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 3, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Dear Kari,
      Thank you so much! And, thanks for reading.
      All my best,
      Leslie

      Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 9, 2019 at 11:05 am

      Dear Kari,
      Thank you so much and thanks for reading!
      All my best,
      Leslie

      Reply
  7. Rebecca says

    March 30, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Wonderful transformation. Looks like a great space for you and your clients!

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 3, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Dear Rebecca,
      Thank you and we do love it here! And thanks for reading!
      All my best,
      Leslie

      Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 9, 2019 at 11:06 am

      Dear Rebecca,
      Thank you – we love it here! Thanks for reading.
      All my best,
      Leslie

      Reply
  8. Lisa Peck says

    March 30, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Thanks for sharing your office!
    What a great idea to move into a house for a residential firm! It’s really beautiful!

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 9, 2019 at 11:08 am

      Hi Lisa,
      Thank you! I love coming to work here! Thanks for reading.
      Leslie

      Reply
  9. Jill Laine says

    March 30, 2019 at 9:35 am

    Leslie, this is FABULOUS!! I’m sure your clients must be super impressed to visit you in this lovely space. What a great way to show them, in-person, what you can accomplish for them in their own homes.

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      March 30, 2019 at 10:11 am

      Jill,
      Thank you much for the kind words! It is a great space for my clients to get a sense of my design style.
      Leslie

      Reply
  10. Laurie says

    March 30, 2019 at 9:07 am

    Leslie – you are so talented! Your home is beautiful as well, but you probably never want to leave your office!
    So proud of you! XO

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      March 30, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Laurie,
      You are so kind. I do love coming to work everyday. It is nice to be able to go home and turn off design. Thank you always being so supportive!
      Leslie

      Reply
  11. Mitzi Purvis says

    March 30, 2019 at 8:52 am

    I’ve got to come see! It’s lovely!!

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      March 30, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Mitzi,
      Come by anytime. I love coming to work here everyday!
      Leslie

      Reply
  12. Sheri Bruneau says

    March 30, 2019 at 8:06 am

    Leslie, I love how you have used every space wisely! I especially loved seeing a corner fireplace and how you worked around it. I too have a corner fireplace however,it will be coming out in the redesign of that space.

    Thank you for sharing your office!

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      March 30, 2019 at 9:01 am

      Thank you Sheri!
      I loved seeing your plans for the ORC. I know it will be fabulous!
      Leslie

      Reply
  13. Carla Aston says

    March 30, 2019 at 7:07 am

    Love your house used an office! After paying rent for so many years, I regret that I never did this. It’s a great idea! I love the way you transformed it too, especially that sample library. Looks like you almost have as many sample books as me! 🙂 Thanks for linking up today, Leslie!

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 9, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Hi Carla,
      I was glad to be a part of this project! Thank you!
      Leslie

      Reply
  14. John says

    September 24, 2015 at 1:15 am

    Quite interesting post. Thanks for sharing this with us.

    Reply
    • Leslie Hendrix Wood says

      April 9, 2019 at 11:11 am

      Hi John,
      Thank you and thanks for reading!
      Leslie

      Reply
  15. Sarah Aynesworth says

    September 18, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Just looking at photographs of the office makes me feel calm and peaceful ~ beautiful job Leslie 🙂
    XO,
    Sarah

    Reply

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