So this has been a project that has been on my to-do list for a long time and I’m so glad that I finally got to it! When we built our home and moved in almost a year ago there was this corner area off the kitchen that just needed something. I have always wanted a desk area near my kitchen so my family could be on the computer or doing homework and we could all be by each other. It’s turned out to be a great space that I love! We had white shaker style cabinets in our kitchen so I had the desk installed using the same cabinetry. So far it’s just kind of been sitting here without anything going on so I FINALLY got it all put together! It looks great and is so functional for our family!
You can see here that I have a magazine file that has a place for each family member (Ikea Kvissle), dry erase calendar (a MUST if you have kids with crazy schedules), mail sorter, computer, DIY message board (click here for project info), floating shelf and of course a little accessorizing with my gold banded vase (click here for the how-to)
I love these bookends that I found at my favorite local store Passport Furnishings (I may have bought the shelf just so I had somewhere to display them….)
One of my favorite parts of this space was the simple wall art that I created using clipboards. I found some great chalkboard prints and all I had to do was print them, place them in the clipboard and hang it on the wall. SO EASY and so cute! (click here, here and here)
I also purchased this Martha Stewart wall manager system from Staples. So handy. You can mix and match the different boards and put them together any way you choose. I got a bulletin board, dry erase board and 2 accessory boards. These are really cool because you can slide different accessories onto them (I think I could stand to lose a few pens…what do you think?)
I wanted to show you a picture of the shaker cabinets that we used as the base for our desk and match our kitchen cabinets. They have such a clean, modern look. Each cabinet has 2 drawers with hanging file folders so I have plenty of space to organize all of my papers. There’s also a smaller drawer in the center for odds and ends.
All in all I love how this space turned out. It’s a place that everyone in our family can use and it keeps us organized and on task. I hope this can give some inspiration to any of you who want to create your own family command center 🙂
This is such a neat space! I especially love the bookends and clipboards …. and the Martha Stewart organizer and … well, I just love it all;0)
So pretty! I love the clipboard art 🙂
What a great space you have created! Love it!
Yes. All of it! Love. And I love that you call it a “Command Center”! Even the hubs won’t mind a project with a name like that! Good work.
Love this space and I’m so happy you like my free printable, although it looks like you don’t have a problem being neat, lol. It’s so organized and pretty, and the chalkboard accents are so much fun! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Katie! I love your printable and it adds so much to the space. Glad you liked it!!
I LOVE this MarKay! Such a cute, neat space! I need something like this. You are so talented! I love looking and following all your projects:)
Where did you get your desk?
@Amber- Our desk was made by our cabinet company to match our kitchen cabinets but I have seen some really cool DIY hacks that can give you a similar look using filing cabinets http://www.pinterest.com/pin/118289927685561447/ Hope that gives you some ideas! Thanks for stopping by!
Love your command center. This my first time to yojr site, found you on Pinterest.
I have recommendation that I found is must have with a family of 8 that is free & always with you, unlike the calendar on the wall (though I usually print each month & hang on the fridge as well)…. The Cozi calendar. http://www.cozi.com. Each family member has their own color and is easy to see each day at a glance.
Where did you get the mail sorter? And the chalk board looking things on mail file from IKEA?
The mail sorter was something I bought at Target a few years ago. The chalkboard stickers on the mail file (yes, it’s from Ikea) are Martha Stewart labels from Staples
What paint color is on the walls? Thanks!
It’s called Distant Valley by Valspar
This space is perfect!! Organized and so pretty! Pinning now for inspiration later 🙂