Well, what are you using the space listed as a "study" as??

Also, what do you need from an office? To store a desktop computer? A couple laptops and a printer? Paperwork?

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we tweaked it.

Its not really clear what you need an "office" for. Is it for you or the kids? You state: "My hubby and I do some work on the computer for work and I don't want them in our room or in the kitchen." Who is "THEM" that you don't want in your room or in the kitchen? Is it the kids or is it the computer/work stuff? Do you do work when your kids are home or at school? How long do you deem a "play room" necessary? Eventually kids grow up. Would this room be then a TV room for kids?

The space between the foyer and the kitchen, is that a dining room? An armoire or cabinetry can be fitted to provide space for files/binders, stationery supplies, etc. For a typing surface, it could have a flip-down table, or a rolling table that fits underneath when not in use. Doors can hide it all when company comes, or you could use the surface for serving and the rolling table as a tea cart.

Side benefit, the dining room table is there for "spreading out" materials when you need to. And, you are near the action, but also a bit "away".

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I'm linking a blog post below. This gal was renovating a typical 1960s ranch and converted a reach in closet into an office nook. Thought it may give you some inspiration. Look way to the end of this blogpost.

Here is a link that might be useful: Office nook in a closet

Use the "safe room" ... because your employer will not expect you to be logged into the office network while hiding from home invaders OR tornados.

Just set up the space for computer use, with boring but ergonomic stuff and make sure you have power and wired network connection.

and you can live-tweet your next tornado alert.

We will have a desk area near the breakfast nook, in the same cabinetry as the kitchen, perhaps something like this would be useful for you? I plan to have our computer there so that I can supervise the children while they use it.

What about something like this where you use that area on the left of the pantry. Enter door to pantry, turn right -- food. Turn left -- pocket office. Good for making grocery lists there too!

Do away with the 3rd garage stall, and you'll have a nice-sized office.

What is the room off the left side of the foyer?

Do you need a tub in the master bath? If not, shrink the bath and add an office alcove.

I like carson's idea. That is a very large pantry and it'd be a nice little spot - still convenient.

Have you determine furniture placement in the play room? That room has 5 doors! If you consider the pathways to get to those doors, there is not much room left for furniture. We had a room similar to that in one of our houses in TX, it was horrible to figure out how to get furniture in it to look good and be practical to use.

I like carson's idea too! May just push the garage back a little to allow the room. My hubby drives a big truck and I drive a van so we need the room for those.

We want the safe room as that only. And yes, I am putting a claw foot tub in the master bath.

Yes, we need the third garage stall for kids bikes and golf cart. We park in our garage.

As far as the playroom, we will won't have much furniture. TV on the wall in the corner and maybe a futon or just bean bag chairs. It's just a hang out room.