Inside My New Counseling Office: A Cozy, Colorful Space for Healing + Shop the Look
Well, it finally happened! I have a new office!
Moving out of my old office and into a new space was actually on my to-do list for this year. My previous office had served its purpose for many years, but it no longer felt like the right fit for me. And when the opportunity came along to move into a new space, I knew it was time.
The only catch? My new office is 12 × 13 feet. Yep. A whole 156 square feet of possibility, complete with plain white walls.
So, the mission was simple: How do we turn a very small, very white room into something warm, inviting, colorful, and incredibly cozy?
Enter one of my incredibly talented friends (Marisa), who also happens to be an interior designer (@That Goes There). We've known each other since our middle school days, and she's a fellow San Antonio native with the most incredible eye for detail, color, texture, and all things cozy.
I knew she was the perfect person to help bring this vision to life.
And goodness, did she deliver!
Together, we created the most beautiful little office. It has warmth, personality, color, whimsy, and all the cozy details I could have hoped for.
And here's how I know we nailed it: Literally every single person who has walked into my office so far has said some version of, "Oh, it's so cozy!"
EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.
Which makes my heart so happy because that was exactly what we were hoping to accomplish.
I wanted a space where people could walk in, settle into their seat, and feel comfortable. A space that didn't feel overly clinical or sterile. A space that felt welcoming, lived-in, and human. And somehow, we managed to create all of that in 110 square feet.
A Little Reminder About Creating Your Own Space
One thing I want to share before we get into all the fun shopping links is that we used a little bit of everything to bring this office together.
High-end pieces. Budget-friendly pieces. Everything in between.
We searched, sourced, compared, sales, used coupons, and shopped all over the place. Some things were investments, and others were inexpensive little finds that brought just as much personality into the room.
And that's the beauty of creating a space that feels likeyou.
You don't have to buy the most expensive things. You don't have to have everything perfectly coordinated. You don't have to do what someone else is doing.
You get to create a space that works for you, your needs, your budget, and your season of life.
And please, please, don't compare your space, your timeline, or your budget to anyone else's.
I've been practicing as a therapist for almost 11 years, and this is by far the most I've ever invested in furniture and decor for my office. This didn't happen overnight, and it certainly wasn't how every office I've had over the years looked.
But after almost 11 years, I finally felt like it was time to create a space that reflected where I am now, both personally and professionally.
And I am just so, so happy with how it turned out.
Okay, But Where Did You Get Everything?!
Since moving in, I've had so many people ask where I found certain pieces, from the furniture and curtains to the artwork, pillows, and all the little details.
So instead of sending everyone a million different links, I thought it would be easier to put everything in one place!
Below, you'll find links to the pieces we used to create my new little cozy corner of the world. I've organized everything by store to make it easier to browse.
And because I believe in transparency, here's a little note about the links:
Most of these links are simply links I'm sharing because people have asked! The Amazon link is part of my Amazon storefront, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase something through it, at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
And when I say small, I mean maybe I'll make a penny if you buy a picture frame. Ha! But hey, a penny is a penny!
The other links are simply there to help you find the items I purchased.
Also, fair warning: Some of these items, especially the curtains, go in and out of stock incredibly quickly. If something isn't available, keep checking back!
Shop My New Counseling Office
Amazon-Shop All My Amazon Office Finds
Anthropologie -Topanga Cotton Printed Curtains — 4 Panels
Note: These curtains go in and out of stock very quickly, so keep checking for restocks!
Artfully Walls
Bed Bath & Beyond
Daals -Elstowe Faux Bamboo Large Sideboard — Sage Green
Furbish Studio - LFG Pillow- 9x12
IKEA -MORABO Loveseat — Golden Brown
Target
TJ Maxx -26.5" Burl Table Lamp — 2 Purchased
West Elm -Oversized Metal Curtain Rod — Antique Brass, Single, 108–144"
And there you have it! My little 156-square-foot office that somehow manages to feel like the coziest little corner.
I'm so grateful to my incredibly talented friend Marisa Ojile with That Goes There-Room Editing and Styling for helping bring this vision to life, and I'm even more grateful that I get to welcome my clients into a space that feels so warm and inviting.
Here's to new chapters, cozy spaces, and remembering that sometimes a smaller space can make room for something really beautiful.
With warmth,
Becca
