The desk is an antique work bench. The cabinet behind is custom and houses the electronics along with refrigerator and freezer drawers.

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Aspen Homes NW

Santa Monica Mountains

Interior Archaeology

The guest house on this Spanish style compound in the Santa Monica Mountains is re-imagined and re-tooled into a destination recording studio.

Hidden Hills, CA

KES Studio

Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Bierle-O'Brien

Stonebrook

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

The Ridge

Finewood Designer Kitchens Pty.Ltd

Custom Wood Paneled Library in Saint Davids

Semerjian Interiors

Wood paneled Library Home Office

Memorial Moroccan

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Piston Design

Barnes Family Home: 'House of Colour'

LEIVARS

We are delighted to reveal our recent ‘House of Colour’ Barnes project. We had such fun designing a space that’s not just aesthetically playful and vibrant, but also functional and comfortable for a young family. We loved incorporating lively hues, bold patterns and luxurious textures. What a pleasure to have creative freedom designing interiors that reflect our client’s personality.

Revitalised Retro Victorian Home

My Bespoke Room

The sleek lines of the desk paired with the warm wood tones and funky patterns of my rug make this homeowner feel like they're ready to tackle anything. Working from home just got a whole lot more stylish.

2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool

Duke Homes, Inc.

The built-in window seat in the home office provides a seat with a view of the front yard through an oversized window.

Historic Ross

Ann Lowengart Interiors

This large gated estate includes one of the original Ross cottages that served as a summer home for people escaping San Francisco's fog. We took the main residence built in 1941 and updated it to the current standards of 2020 while keeping the cottage as a guest house. A massive remodel in 1995 created a classic white kitchen. To add color and whimsy, we installed window treatments fabricated from a Josef Frank citrus print combined with modern furnishings. Throughout the interiors, foliate and floral patterned fabrics and wall coverings blur the inside and outside worlds.

Transitional Farmhouse

Vanguard Studio Inc.

Fine Focus Photography

Azalea - The New American Home

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Azalea is The 2012 New American Home as commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders and was featured and shown at the International Builders Show and in Florida Design Magazine, Volume 22; No. 4; Issue 24-12. With 4,335 square foot of air conditioned space and a total under roof square footage of 5,643 this home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. It was designed and constructed to achieve the highest level of “green” certification while still including sophisticated technology such as retractable window shades, motorized glass doors and a high-tech surveillance system operable just by the touch of an iPad or iPhone. This showcase residence has been deemed an “urban-suburban” home and happily dwells among single family homes and condominiums. The two story home brings together the indoors and outdoors in a seamless blend with motorized doors opening from interior space to the outdoor space. Two separate second floor lounge terraces also flow seamlessly from the inside. The front door opens to an interior lanai, pool, and deck while floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal the indoor living space. An interior art gallery wall is an entertaining masterpiece and is completed by a wet bar at one end with a separate powder room. The open kitchen welcomes guests to gather and when the floor to ceiling retractable glass doors are open the great room and lanai flow together as one cohesive space. A summer kitchen takes the hospitality poolside. Awards: 2012 Golden Aurora Award – “Best of Show”, Southeast Building Conference – Grand Aurora Award – “Best of State” – Florida – Grand Aurora Award – Custom Home, One-of-a-Kind $2,000,001 – $3,000,000 – Grand Aurora Award – Green Construction Demonstration Model – Grand Aurora Award – Best Energy Efficient Home – Grand Aurora Award – Best Solar Energy Efficient House – Grand Aurora Award – Best Natural Gas Single Family Home – Aurora Award, Green Construction – New Construction over $2,000,001 – Aurora Award – Best Water-Wise Home – Aurora Award – Interior Detailing over $2,000,001 2012 Parade of Homes – “Grand Award Winner”, HBA of Metro Orlando – First Place – Custom Home 2012 Major Achievement Award, HBA of Metro Orlando – Best Interior Design 2012 Orlando Home & Leisure’s: – Outdoor Living Space of the Year – Specialty Room of the Year 2012 Gold Nugget Awards, Pacific Coast Builders Conference – Grand Award, Indoor/Outdoor Space – Merit Award, Best Custom Home 3,000 – 5,000 sq. ft. 2012 Design Excellence Awards, Residential Design & Build magazine – Best Custom Home 4,000 – 4,999 sq ft – Best Green Home – Best Outdoor Living – Best Specialty Room – Best Use of Technology 2012 Residential Coverings Award, Coverings Show 2012 AIA Orlando Design Awards – Residential Design, Award of Merit – Sustainable Design, Award of Merit 2012 American Residential Design Awards, AIBD – First Place – Custom Luxury Homes, 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft – Second Place – Green Design

Home Remodel | Family & Living Room Designs & Builds - Laguna Beach

The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group

Modern Farmhouse in Mechanicsburg PA

Roland Builder, Inc.

2021 PA Parade of Homes BEST CRAFTSMANSHIP, BEST BATHROOM, BEST KITCHEN IN $1,000,000+ SINGLE FAMILY HOME Roland Builder is Central PA's Premier Custom Home Builders since 1976

CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

The desk has been carefully located so as to enjoy the view of Glebe Place to one side, and to the back of the rear garden via the half-landing and living room window beyond. One can also see down into the kitchen through a glass floor panel in the bay. Photographer: Rachael Smith

Bohemian in Brighton Home Office

Camilla Molders Design

A bohemian and eclectic interior was the brief given for this project. Layers of beautiful textiles, patterns and colours were used extensively in this home to create unique and stunning living spaces - even if we do say so ourselves. We call this one textilicious! Photograph by Martina Gemmola

The Reserve Lake Chateau

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

12 The Park Crescent

Oliver Burns

Boasting access to a private courtyard garden, this space presents a plush rug underfoot and a tranquil haven to which one can retreat to.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Freestanding Desk

A home office has many uses and isn’t a mere luxury anymore. You might work from home, or bring work home, or you might just need a place to go through bills, mail or store important paperwork. Kids can use a home office to do their homework, or quietly play a game online. Browse the photos on Houzz for home office ideas and inspiration, and strike up a conversation with the architect or designer or your favourite picks. For more home office ideas, check out the Stories section.

How much office storage do I need?

To ensure your home office or study room isn’t buried under a deluge of paperwork, books and supplies, incorporate plenty of shelves, cabinets and drawers. Floating or built-in shelves with cubbies can stock books and magazine holders; or for a more traditional look, make room for a large bookcase that fits in with the decor of your home. Invest in a filing cabinet to store paperwork, and opt for a lockable filing cabinet if you have sensitive documents. A tray organiser can store incoming mail and will help prioritise bills. The type of desk you choose is also key to keeping things organised. Look for desks with deep drawers and plenty of surface space, and add tray organisers to the drawers to keep track of staples like pens, pencils, highlighters and sticky tape. If you want a streamlined look, find a way to conceal any computer cables or wires, too. One solution is to install a false back on your desk, if it doesn’t already have one.

How do I choose an office desk and chair?

If you spend long hours hunched over your work desk at home, invest in ergonomic office chairs with wheels for better back health and comfort. Consider optimal lumbar support with flexibility in adjusting handles and back angle. Most rolling office chairs come upholstered, typically in leather, but that’s no reason why you can’t have one custom-made to suit your home decor. When picking out your work desk, be sure to consider its overall function. If you work from home and hold meetings, pick an oversized, sturdy desk that is double-sided (can be accessed from both sides). You’ll want it to look professional, so opt for dark timbers over high-shine finishes. It’s also a good idea to create a separate study desk for the kids, so homework doesn’t go missing among your files. If your home office is for the whole family a two-person desk or built-in long work bench are more suitable. Where space is tight, look for a retractable computer desk, or utilise an awkward corner with a corner desk.

What home office decor will encourage productivity?

Use your walls for to-do lists: hang a pegboard and paint it in your favourite colour or be adventurous with chalkboard paint and whiteboard panels. Bulletin boards that keep the whole family in order are an extra feature that always come in handy. Use your stationery and office accessories – think pencil cups, paper trays and magazine holders – to add colour and pattern, and desk lamps, clocks, maps and calendars to personalise the space. Above all else, aim for ease of use.