How to Transform a Bland Office: Inside One Vogue Editor’s Makeover
1/7Mechling’s computer area felt cramped. We edited down the family photos and art postcards affixed to the wall. Adding the often-overlooked monitor stand was a small detail with a huge impact: In addition to creating extra storage room, it lent the desktop an airier feel.
Lights Up! Virgil low table lamp, $280, wayfair.com; St. Frank framed textile, from $275, shop.stfrank.com; Gien Oiseaux de Paradis mug, $44, gien.com; The Container Store monitor stand, $30, containerstore.com
2/7Mechling’s old habit was to spread out all of her works in progress across her desk. After finding an efficient filing system, we were able to clear off the piles of paper that dominated the space. Now there is always room for flowers.
Flower Girl weekly/monthly arrangement, from $570, flowergirlnyc.com
3/7By moving Mechling’s computer and phone to the adjacent desk (and moving her reading pile to a stylish box on the floor), we were able to create a charming corner moment and a new home for this stunning orchid.
West Elm bone-inlaid frame, $39, westelm.com
4/7The lonely Louis Ghost chair met its match, and the new pair of seats now serve as an inviting place for guests and a perfect place to admire the lovely Enzo Mari Due la Pera print that lends the room its punch and vibrancy.
Enzo Mari Due la Pera 1963 Green Pear poster, $420, yliving.com; Minted red fancy fish pillow, $44, minted.com; Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chair, from $450, kartellstorela.com
5/7A little wall accenting goes a long way. Chasing Paper’s subtle, light lavender removable wallpaper transformed a neutral wall into one of the room’s sweetest features. Choose wallpaper wisely—the bright polka dot may be enticing, but will most likely be distracting and headache-inducing.
The Sill The August with Sansevieria Trifasciata, $48, thesill.com; Poppin The Centerfold white magazine file, $15, poppin.com; Chasing Paper Delicate Thoughts wallpaper, $35 per panel, chasingpaper.com
