This office update required some major DIY. We started with ripping down the existing ceiling to expose the wood ceiling joists. Our house was built in 1920 so not only is it solid construction but the wood used underneath is really rustic and rough cut lumber. Which I think looks really cool and we wanted to find the balance with rustic and refined in this space.
Next steps involved lots of trim work and finish boards. We used MDF lumber for the new ceiling boards, nailed in-between the joists, because cost was less and the boards were already primed in a matte finish. My husband is really talented when it comes to home projects and was able to whip this off in just a few days.
Once the ceiling was finished, We used wall plank to create a shiplap wall that will become the backdrop to the desk area. The plank we chose for this space was cedar, simply because our hardware store was sold out of pine. It's really lightweight and easy to work with but has so many knots! Priming all the knots and getting it ready for a coat of paint here! I ended up using my all time favorite color by Benjamin Moore, Revere Pewter on the planked wall. All the the other walls and trim are Cloud White also by Benjamin Moore.
The finished result is so good! My husband made the desktop from reclaimed lumber that is actually from this house! We had just enough wood to pull this off and am so happy with how it came out! It ties in the wood beams and gives it the exact vibe I was looking for. Somehow this space just feels bigger. It really is a super small office but we used every inch of space and by opening up the ceiling and painting the walls white, it adds both visual space and light. Love.
-T
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