The kitchen desk, command area or tech center, whatever you call it they can be a beast to decorate. If yours isn't enclosed and is open to other rooms you'll definitely want to consider the following 5 tips to decorating one.
One way to jazz up a tech center is to switch out your old outlet for one with built-in USB charger. Now you no longer need the plugin part, just the USB. I found this one at Home Depot and it has basically changed my life! (Especially since so many electronics only come with the USB cord.)
Just look at this lifeless before picture above. By adding a spunky gallery wall with lots of different shapes, colors and sizes you can take any space from "boring" to "my new selfie taking spot!"
P.S. So many people thought I was beyond crazy for doing all white walls with white cabinets, but JUST LOOK AT IT! I'm so proud with how it turned out!
Okay, so I knew I wanted to incorporate gold into my color scheme, adding brass knobs was an easy way to mix metals into my other decor without it feeling so matchy-matchy. It is an absolute must to add hardware to all cabinet doors and drawers. Seriously people, write that down. Especially if you have white cabinets, it will keep them clean longer.
If you didn't notice before, I used like color schemes to complete the gallery wall art. Navy stripes in one of the frames to match the accent wall. I spray painted the stacked baskets gold to match the frames throughout the house. I painted a photo mat coral and used the same paint on a wooden "C" to connect those two pieces, etc. Just enough to make it feel random, even though we both know it was totally intentional.
The last tip is the biggest one of all. DON'T BREAK YOUR COMPUTER! In an attempt to make the space "perfect" and less cluttered for photos (I seriously was only moving it for the photos!) I decided to move my enormous black printer (that goes in the corner.) After unplugging it from the wall, I carefully grabbed it and turned to put it on the kitchen table. Without realizing it, a USB cord was still connected to my computer. That blasted cord pulled the computer right to the edge and my baby (2nd baby) flipped off the desk right onto the floor. It was the most horrifying feeling when I realized I broke my computer. I couldn't believe it, after we'd been through so much together!! After tons of tears were shed, my husband helped me pick up the glass shards and helped me order a replacement screen. He is always freakishly mellow when this kind of thing happens, Does this happen often you ask? Why yes, yes it does. Just earlier this week I cracked my phone screen.
I would definitely chalk this up to my go big or go home personality.
Xo, Chelsey
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