Design on a Dime Season 2 Episode 5 Retro Home Office

Design on a Dime is a popular interior designing show which showcases how a room's look can be transformed without breaking the bank. In season 2 episode 5, titled Retro Home Office, the show is all about designing an office space that oozes with vintage vibes.

The episode starts with the introduction of the clients, a young couple who are working from home and would like to have their office space reflect their love for vintage style. They prefer the '50s and '60s era and would like the office to be a space where they can be productive while feeling inspired by the environment.

The designers and hosts of the show, Frank and Kat, begin their project by assessing the space and understanding the client's needs. They have a budget of $1,000, which is a clearly defined constraint that the hosts use as a guide. The designers devised a plan to create a retro home office for the couple while staying within their budget.

To achieve the desired vintage look for the office, the first order of business was to choose a color scheme that matched the era. The walls were painted in a muted shade of green to provide a calming and serene environment. The hosts chose a vintage wallpaper with leaf patterns that are reminiscent of the '50s to add an accent wall that serves as a focal point in the room.

Next, the hosts addressed the functional aspects of the office. Since the couple needed plenty of storage solutions for the office, in addition to some shelving and cabinets, they needed a closed storage unit that would incorporate the retro look. The hosts decided on a filing cabinet that was retrofitted and painted in a bright, pastel blue color. This fit in the color scheme nicely, providing a pop of color in the office that's sure to remind the couple of yesteryear.

The task-lighting fixtures and table lamps were chosen to incorporate the vintage look. The designers installed a chic, retro lamp that fit in well with the era to the desk. The lighting fixtures are essential in an office space to avoid eye strain, and they ensured that these fixtures provided adequate light for the couple to work comfortably.

The desk and chair are also crucial components of an office. They must be functional and comfortable as both the clients and hosts understand that the couple may spend hours working on that desk. A retro desk was sourced that had clean lines and sturdy construction built for longevity. A comfortable mid-century modern chair in a deep shade of brown was chosen with clean, simple lines as it was befitting the overall look of the office.

Finally, the designers and hosts added the final touches that completed this beautiful retro home office. The finishing touches were the placement of the fun and quirky pieces that gave the office an inviting atmosphere. The hosts added unique vintage clocks, a coffee mug, and some trendy office accessories that are functional yet aesthetically pleasing to complete the look.

The hosts achieved the client's needs and created a visually pleasing and functional office space that was a throwback to the '50s & '60s era. The output was a workspace space that's complete with a retro filing cabinet, a stylish lamp to lighten up the area, a mid-century desk with a matching comfortable chair, and fun, unique accessories that added the perfect finishing touch without breaking the bank.

In conclusion, episode 5 of season 2 of Design on a Dime, titled Retro Home Office was a success, thanks to the amazing effort by the hosts and designers. The clients were delighted with their new functional space and were impressed with how their wishes were seamlessly incorporated.