Now, across from her desk I would add a seating area.

Somewhere where her husband can hang out with her while she's working late.

(Their words, not mine. Sweetest couple ever.)

Some of my inspiration.

Because she's painting the office a silver sage, I really want to incorporate aqua & citrine accents.

These rooms are WAY too bright for our project, but we can achieve a more neutral look by adding the color in with accessories.

Plus, these images are fun to look at.

Love this room via House of Turquoise.

It's still a little bright, but I like how they've tied in the colors in the curtains, garden stool and pillows.

I love the set-up of Katie Lee Joel's living room below.

And it's much more of the neutral palette we're going for.

My Living Room Mock-Up.

Grey Linen sofa, Artsy floorlamp, gilded side table, python x-benches, black chinese chippendales covered in a pretty teal & beige Schumacher fabric.

One thing I didn't add to this board was a metallic cowhide rug.

It's definitely something I think we should layer over the seagrass.

It will also visually define the "living room" as a separate area.

I just love the effect of cowhides on rooms.

images via decorpad.com

I would love to add a cowhide like this, white with silver metallic paint!

I don't talk about this much, but during the daytime, I'm a Commercial Real Estate Broker.

A few weeks ago, while I was in Houston, a family friend asked that I find her space for her Fine Art Photography Studio.

Basically she needs a place to work, Gallery her photos, and relax.

A home away from home.

Since she knows I love to decorate, she asked if I'd help her with the decor of the photography studio.

I put together the Inspiration Board above and the boards below.

We'll start with the main area of the office, with her desk and storage.

The office will be painted Silver Sage by Restoration Hardware and carpeted with wall to wall seagrass.

I gave her two options for the desk area. The first is Contemporary French with Neutral, Soothing Colors.

The Second option is a mix of Modern French and Hollywood Regency Styles.

I would keep a neutral base and have Citrine & Aqua as accent colors.

Which option do you like better?