Home office layout help
Need help deciding on layout of a home office (converted from dining room)
Option 1 (seen in photos): large book shelf on accent wall. will likely put an accent chair or chaise next to it near the black rails. desk is next to entrance to kitchen. the small stairs lead to the living room.
Option 2: large book shelf on the wall next to kitchen entrance, where the desk currently is (will fit almost perfectly). Two desks against the accent wall.
The advantage of option 2 is I can have two desks (his and hers). And also seems like a better use of space?
The disadvantage of option 2 is I'm not sure how it will look if I walk up the stairs and there is the side of the bookcase. I also sort of like how the outside greens and light currently reflect off the bookcase. Will I lose that?
I also don't know how to think about the accent wall. Is it better to have a bookcase+ chair against the accent wall, or two desks+decor?
Also, any other feedback/ideas beyond option 1 and 2 welcomed!
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I would probably do this, then.
My rationale for putting the desk on the long wall is psychological; I don't want anyone coming up the stairs and approaching me from the side. I faced the desk toward the center of the room because I really don't want anyone approaching me from behind.
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PRO6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoTook grover's layout and moved the cabinets, placed a black shelf between the two cabinets and moved the desks out. The will provide a great space between the cabinets to mount art and a picture light
Not a pretty rendering but you get the idea
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