| A home office that means business
With French doors, a whole new vinyl couch and other additions, this office space is now both practical and elegant. Joseph, whose clients sometimes visit him in your house office, wanted a strong, masculine room, but Nicole envisioned more of a lighter, feminine feel. An elegant and feminine white chair adds that extra touch to make this space all her own. To invoke a masculine influence, I introduced leather pieces. At least, that's what it was originally supposed to be. Its timeless appeal really works for both occupants. Instead, we sourced out a polyvinyl fabric that, I must admit, I was totally prepared to dislike. It looked good! I have never ordered a vinyl couch in my more-than-20-year career. The homeowners provided us with oak French doors for the room, but they were too wide, so we had to customize them to fit the doorway. Even better than that, those doors now open onto a property office space that is both practical and elegant. The only solution was to cover it with fresh drywall, which was an unexpected blow to our project budget. But, when the sofa arrived, I was shocked. The two of them were tripping over each other in a main-floor study that was crammed with files, papers and general chaos. We topped off Joseph's old desk with a new white quartz work surface, and placed it in the center of the room, facing the doorway. In addition to holding the printer, books and other occasional pieces, the full wall of cabinetry also incorporates a long, built-in work surface for Nicole. But this sofa certainly proves that you can never say never. Since Joseph's desk is the focal point of this room, we positioned a brand new chandelier directly above it, to offer lighting for his work surface, but also to add a touch of understated elegance. But it was certainly worth the time, effort and cash. After we added some gorgeous moldings, recessed pot lighting and fresh white paint, you'd never understand that a dated old popcorn ceiling lurked beneath that polished new exterior. A custom-designed pin board runs the length of her workspace, and the cabinets surrounding her desk provide ample storage space. But, because of the extra work on the ceiling, we had to make budget cuts elsewhere |
Sunday 11 March 2012
A home office that means business
