Working from home means I have to try to work around my kids and family life. I wrote a post before about ways I manage to work from home with kids.
I was sent a Ryobi Drill Kit, which includes 2 batteries, a charger, a carry case, and the cordless hammer drill. We needed a project to use this on, and I knew exactly what I was going to create!
A Home Office Noticeboard!
I have always wanted a space behind my desk that I could use to add my notes to, reminders, what I had planned, and some motivational quotes to keep me going.
As my desk is placed in my lounge/dining room it becomes a complete dumping ground, everyone, including myself dumps stuff on it and it is completely unorganised.
How To Make A Home Office Noticeboard
BEFORE
As you can see it is so messy, and I find it makes such a difference to my headspace when it gets like this. I struggle to stay focused, and I get frustrated with the mess as it clutters my mind too. I have my desk directly underneath a long shelf, which we have been using for extra storage, and filling it with lots of rubbish, sorry paperwork and bits bobs!!
AFTER
My lounge had lots of black and chrome in, but I have recently decided to start changing the colour scheme over to gold accents. I have been collecting bits and bobs from high street stores like IKEA. HomeSense and Sainsburys. Gold is quite a on trend at the moment, so there is plenty of little bits to choose from.
How To Make An Home Office Noticeboard From Scratch
We picked up some MDF, cut it to shape around the shelf brackets, and then started working out where everything went.
Use a primer, and 2 coats of eggshell paint to create a soft shine. You can use any colour you want, as there are so many to use. I do recommend using a foam roller though, as it gives the paint a nice finish on the MDF.
We drilled in screws and made holes for things to slot in. Make sure you lay everything out, and mark where everything goes before drilling.
The handy thing with the Ryobi drill is the fact that it is cordless, and comes in a handy little bag. It can easily be stored under the stairs, and quickly used without plugging in. You’re not restricted by where you can drill, or extension cables. I can see myself using this as an electric screwdriver around the house!! It comes with 2 batteries, and a charging station, so no worries about never having a battery ready.
How I Added Storage To My Home Office Noticeboard
These HomeSense boxes are great to use around the home, you can fill them up with paperwork, camera cables, and accessories, and no one knows the messy that is hidden inside them!!
I was super chuffed with this light, I’ve been looking for one for a while, and spotted this one in HomeSense and I had to have it! Perfect coloured gold, size and look.
A funky clock to I can keep an eye on the time, I try to block our sections of time to complete a project, and having it right there keeps me focused! The pegs and elastic string are from a new range in IKEA, they are now selling a pegboard which you can hook all these items into easily. However, I wanted a board that fitted the area completely, and that I could add things to myself.
I picked up the wooden calendar from Sainsbury’s, along with the white and gold basket on the other side of the desk.
The little hanging note pads are from HomeSense which I will add blog post ideas, and posts planned. That way I can add to them easily, and take them away once completed.
I picked up the gold frames from IKEA, and filled them with a couple of inspirational quotes. These two quotes mean a lot to me, I always think I should be able to do something, and lose motivation when I don’t understand things. I have to remember that we all have to learn, and we all have to start somewhere. A little bit, and often means you will get there in the end.
If you want them to print out, please click through the text to print out.
‘The Expert In Everything Was Once A Beginner’
‘A Little Progress Each Day Adds Up To Big Results’
Also a list for Weekly Jobs and Monthly Jobs, I just need to get filling the list now!
Gus hasn’t been forgotten, he has his little dog bed that hubby made from 1 pack of wood flooring tucked in the corner, right next to my desk! Just where he likes to be.
As you can see I have a lovely little set up here now, a space for me to be able to work more efficiently and keep things tidy.
As you can see it fits in well with my lounge space, and I feel quite proud of it. It was so simple to create, and I can carry on filling it when I find bits and bobs I love.
*We were sent the Ryobi Drill Kit for the purpose of this review, however, all opinions are honest and of my own.
List Of Items
IKEA
- Clock
- Pegs
- Grey String Holder
- Gold Frames
- White Magazine Holders
HomeSense
- Gold Candle
- Gold and White Desk Lamp
- Little Gold Pegs and Note Books
- Gold Triangle Bunting
- Boxes On Shelf
Sainsbury’s
- Wire Basket
- Wooden Calendar
- ‘Make It Happen’ Sign
Other Stores
- Hashtag Light – Litecraft
- Succulent – NEXT
If you liked this post then you might like to take a look at my previous Ryobi product reviews
- Ryobi Weed Sprayer
- Ryobi Cordless Lawn Mower
- Ryobi Soldering Iron
- Ryobi Rotary Tool
- Ryobi Glue Gun
- Ryobi Drill Kit
- Ryobi Patio Cleaner
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57 Comments
the gold color is very fashionable in this period and gives feelings of well-being !!
I love you design. It was so creative and stylish.
The home office notice-board is worth having in my office, and even in my own home. I will be applying this one. Thank you for sharing this one with us. 🙂 I appreciate what you did. Great job!
Thanks, it is so useful to have, finally can be organised!!
This class. We haven’t tackled the office. Yet
This is one of our last jobs, but I love it and well worth tackling it!
It looks so fab Steph!! You must be thrilled with it! We are totally OBSESSED with all the Ryobi products too — they’re so clever — we have a screwdriver/drill and a hedge-cutter and a little strimmer and they all fit on to the same battery packs!! Just brilliant 🙂
Super pleased with it, it is nice to have something to look at, rather than a boring wall! I can’t wait to keep adding little bits to it!
Steph your work space looks AMAZING!! Great tutorial and I love all the coordinated colour scheme, I need to do the same with our space X #HomeEtc
Thank you, I am glad you like it, it works so well for me too
WOW! What an improvement! Such a great idea and definitely something I’m going to try with my office space x
Thanks, great having a space that can be a little organised!
It looks great, has it stayed that tidy?! We need to do something with our office area as it is so cluttered and uninspiring 🙁
What do you think….?! It’s useful clutter…….!!
What a big difference it makes! What a lovely workspace x
Thank you, now I have to keep it tidy!
Wow, what a difference! Love the colour scheme and the way it really works in the room as a whole. And that clock is going on my shopping list!
It’s funky isn’t it, although it confused the kids when they tried to tell the time!! They asked to pop the numbers on with a sharpie!!
This is something I really need to do. I’m hoping over the summer to revamp my workspace
That will nice to get that done, thanks
That looks stunning, I think I have a job for hubby at the weekend 😉
Good plan! Didn’t take too long either, have fun!
This is super nifty and it looks so smart and chic! This is definitely a space I would be happy to work in!
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Thank you, keeping me organised!!
What a lovely transformation, you should be proud of what you’ve achieved. x
Ah thank you, it’s made me much more organised!
I love this idea! and we now have a very similar set-up to you as well so this would suit us perfectly! Although ours would probably be blue and white :p
Hope you get your little office space!
What a fantastic project and what a result!! It’s just a totally different space now and all your little bits and pieces are so pretty! Lovely job Steph! xxx
Thank you, we are really pleased with it, and so simple to create too
Wow now that is what you would call a glow up. I love the before and after and the black and gold theme is gorgeous x
Thanks!
A good drill is a must in any home! Your desk look so smart now xxx
Thank you, now I have to keep it tidy!!
Oh this looks great! You are so talented, I love white and gold together!
Ah thank you, I am so glad I can now bring a bit of gold into the house now.
That looks amazing! I work so much better when everything is organised.
(hubby helping out)
Yeah I do too, my mind feels much clearer and focused.
Oh wow! What a difference it’s made! It looks so good now!
Thank you, it’s tidy!!
this looks so good – it really makes a difference! I wish I had an office space to create… 🙁
Try and find a little corner, it makes so much difference having everything to hand
Great idea! I need to crack out my drill and make a notice board for my living room.
Thanks, so easy to do as well!
Oooooh this looks so sophisticated! I love the clean cleans and glamour you make it look so easy!
Thank you, glad you like it too
Love what you did! White always makes things look so much neater and brighter doesn’t it? Would love to make something like this. My desk is always messy!
I have to keep the kids away from it now!!
What a good idea. It looks really good. I really need to sort out some dedicated home office space. The sofa and kitchen table don’t suffice any more!! Ha ha
It makes such a difference working at a proper desk, and having everything I want to hand. Made me work much more efficiently
Wow, what a fabulous makeover Steph, the desk and noticeboard look fantastic. Pinning for later! x
Thanks Jen! I am really pleased with it, and love that it is completely personal too
Oh my goodness I am in love! Just beautiful! Totally stealing this idea.. thank you 🙂
Thank you, glad you like it!
This post could not be more timely. We’re after making a noticeboard in our office so will be follow the guide in this post!
Cool, have fun creating it!
Great! Looks beautiful.. This is good color combination of gold and white.