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Why You Should Have a Cozy Multipurpose Room

This post was originally published in the spring of 2021, when we were still living at our townhome. That is where the photos were taken. Since moving into our house, my room looks very different, but the photos have not been updated to reflect that. However, the wording in this post has been altered to express where I currently am in my life.

I don’t think I’d mind if I never left home again – as long as I got to curl up in my cozy multipurpose room.

For quite a while, I felt as though my office no longer suited my taste. It was stark white with accents of rose gold and pink. It had abstract art and the emphasis was on fashion. Ever since my blog’s transition to “cozy lifestyle” – and the pandemic (which has turned me into more of a homebody than I ever expected to become) – I realized that I needed a space that catered to those cozy desires.

I started scheming up some ideas and I originally wanted the theme to incorporate elements of blues and greens like the rest of my home. However, I quickly realized that I was much more drawn to neutrals and browns. These tones made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Not only that but if I wanted to take at-home photos for my blog or bookstagram, having these colors available to me in my primary space made things much easier.

I took to calling this particular multipurpose room in my old townhouse my “clofbrary” (closet + office + library). Of course, this is a bit of a goofy nickname that stemmed from the original title of “cloffice” (closet + office), but nonetheless, it has stuck and I think it quite suits the space. I’ll be sharing a little bit about each portion of this room and how it promotes a cozy lifestyle.

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At the end of my workday, you’ll find me in this armchair, wrapped up in the blanket, either scrolling through Instagram or reading a book.

At the time these photos were taken, I had only just begun to really collect books. I’ve been a proud frequenter of the library since I was a little girl and I don’t see that changing any time soon. You won’t catch me purchasing a book until I’ve already borrowed it from the library, read it, loved it, and I’m certain I’ll read it again. Because of that money-saving habit, my bookshelves in these photos are still pretty sparse (*update: I now have three bookshelves filled almost entirely)! My candles and knick-knacks fill up the empty spaces that do exist. Above the armchair, I added the most beautiful prints from 88 Prints – a shop I found through bookstagram that I absolutely adore! They offer the coziest art.

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armchair | floor lamp | throw blanket | cross-leg reader print | blanket reader print | stars hollow print | bookish love print | bookshelves | coffee mug | saucer | 8oz bookish candles (ESPRESSO10 for 10% off)

I didn’t want to fully erase the fashion part of my space, so this corner is made for outfit-planning, makeup trial-runs, and now… espresso-making.

I absolutely loved the cube shelves with the storage boxes and my espresso machine. I decided to make it my little home café corner. When I began working on this space, it was mid-quarantine and I was desperately missing the ability to work in a coffee shop. This gave me the chance to perfect my latte skills at home and the smell that permeated the room was absolutely phenomenal. I loved to brew myself a latte and cozy-up in this room with some coffeehouse jazz.

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printed area rug | similar floor mirror | clothing rack | twinkle lights | wooden hangers | 8-cube shelf | cube storage boxes | espresso machine | a world of books print | coffee coffee coffee print | letterboard | sheer white curtains

Last, but certainly not least – where all The Espresso Edition magic happens: the office.

This is where you’d find me for at least 8-12 hours on any given day. I created an inspirational (and caffeinated) gallery wall above my desk with the help of Desenio. I’ve now worked with them on three gallery walls in my home and I can’t recommend them enough! I love their wide selection of affordable prints and beautiful frames. Ever since this transformation, I had a stronger desire to spend time in this room and at my desk, resulting in higher productivity. Sometimes all it takes is a little redecorating!

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desk drawers | desk tabletop | desk chair | mini table lamp | artificial desk plant | phone/pen-holder || beige balance print + caffe latte print + calm handwriting print + dried daisies print + bold lines no1 print + coffee type print c/o Desenio | 8oz bookish candles (ESPRESSO10 for 10% off)

Do you have a multipurpose room in your home?

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Comments

  8. I tend to work from my bed all. the. time. I need to work on finding a different, cozy space in my house. Although, my kitties LOVE that I work from bed, so IDK. Ha! Your space is so cute. Love it!!

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  12. The idea of this is always a work in progress for me because work ends up dominating,so still trying to find that cozy balance. I love what you’ve done with your space…inspiring! xoxo, Sarah

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  13. We don’t have the space for a multipurpose room right now but I often dream about one! If we finish our basement I may build myself a little under the stairs desk space b/c I currently don’t have anywhere to work now that my husband works from home. I love how cozy your room is and that you have both a reading area AND try on area. Total room goals!

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  14. Your office is goals!! I love the vibe! We recently moved to a place with an office space. I share it with my husband but I think I may be able to convince him to decorate it with very similar vibes as yours!

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  15. I love the idea of having a space just for oneself – to work and relax. Your office chair look so lovely! And I love the boots in your closet portion. (I love boots!) Our bookshelves are overflowing as a history major I have TONS of books. I wish I still had room for candles and the like.
    Thank you for sharing your room with us!

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  18. I love this space! I am so drawn to cozy, inviting spaces, and they really are my reprieve from the daily grind. Thanks for putting links to where you got things!

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  21. your space looks amazing and you’re too inspiring me to switch things up in my office. definitely love the idea of having a cozy space and making it more multipurpose. obsessed with all of your prints – they are perfection for your space and personality!

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

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  26. I LOVE this room! I’m currently looking at a new place to move and it has a second bedroom that I was thinking of transforming into a room exactly like this! Thanks for the inspo!

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  28. We have this tiny bedroom/nursery/sitting room area off our primary bedroom that has become my office/yoga studio since we’re all isolating at home. It’s such a hodgepodge of styles + things, it’s making my designer brain hurt. Enough is enough…this post lit my fire, so I just ordered a bunch of stuff to really turn it into my perfect multi-purpose space. Thanks for the inspo!

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  29. I WISH I could have a multi-purpose room like this! I don’t think I’d ever leave lol Absolutely love your style by the way 🙂 Super Hygge feeling!

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  37. I love your cozy space!! I have a cozy space in my living room if only my kids knew it was a cozy quiet area haha!

    Xo, Steph

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  38. I love this! It’s kind of like having your own bedroom without sleeping away from your husband. Ha! It’s a nice way to have space just for you to retreat to. I kind of work from my room and don’t have a dedicated office space, but maybe I should work towards having one. Hmmm…spring project, maybe??

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  39. If I had a room like this in my apartment, I don’t think I’d ever leave either! I love the color scheme, the decor, and the overall vibe! So cozy!

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  41. Can I borrow your office for a few days? It looks so lovely! I absolutely agree- making a space you love to be in is critical to being able to do your best work. I love the art and books I have in my home office but I’m envious of how clean and uncluttered your space looks! Nice job.

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  44. I love your content and photos so much! And your ROOM is soooo COZY! Recently I visited a shop that sells many cozy things, I’m planning to buys some to decorate my dream room! Your photo giving me some ideas, thank you x

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  46. This is just gorgeous! I have office envy, now 😀 Absolutely love the coffee, brown and caramel tones as they feel really relaxing as well as cosy. “Clofbury” is a cute name and suits it perfectly, haha!

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  48. It look and sounds like a great place to relax and a space that is calming! Thank you for sharing how to create a cosy multipurpose room.

    Lauren – bournemouthgirl

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  50. Well, now I feel like I need to create a multi-purpose room in my home. Of course, I don’t quite know where I would be able to do it as all our rooms have their purposes and there’s not much I can do to change that. Though in a way, I suppose the home office does somewhat play this role, as its a home office, contains my husband’s library (two shelves), and is where the rabbit lives. However, if we ever end up moving, I will do my best to incorporate a multipurpose room in that house.

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  51. Adding this to my must-have list when we move! I really love the idea of a cozy multi purpose room and I think the neutrals really work well in creating a nice and relaxing atmosphere! I really love how it looks now from your pictures on Instagram x

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