Get out of the box: design a backdrop for home office Zoom meetings...
tangerinedoor
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IdaClaire
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agotangerinedoor
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Comments (11)Our GC had a wonderful exercise for us. His assignment even before we met was to have DH & me write out our top 20 items/ideas for the house (in order of importance). We did this seperarately w/o knowing each other's top 20. We then brought this list to GC on our first meeting. This enabled him to get the big picture. We also took these lists to the architect. Along with this list, was a photo of what we desired & a layout we thought we liked. As the process has developed, all of our smaller, nitpicky items have come out. GC has appreciated the thought process that I've put into it all. He said it has made everything move smoothly. In the end, I will have less daily choices to make. Although I did SO much research prior to all of our meetings, I have welcomed GC's ideas & knowledge, as well. Afterall, we are hiring him for his skills, knowledge, & expertise. He has been doing this 30+ years & I have only just recently begun this process. I definitely would not go into this seeming like a total know-it-all or you will make GC's life quite unpleasant. Also, in all honesty, about 90% of our desires for our home, GC had already planned for, so I would really be looking for the best GC you can find....See MoreVictorian meets rustic - design dilemma!
Comments (33)Wow -- great ideas are flowing in! I wish I had your vision -- then I wouldn't need to ask for advice - lol! ;-) Excellent! @Elaine Ricci - wow - what a beautiful lodge - you nailed it! And I would love to go there some day. :-) It must be an incredible vacation destination. @localeater -- thanks! :-) and the Danes love the place too. Excellent idea!! - rustic white would look incredible with the dark floors and mahogany - and wouldn't scream 'over the top rustic' (or 'park bathroom look' - lol!) And I love the quilt idea too. Thank you!! @eandhl2 - I've waited 10 years to finally call it home :-) Fortunately it was close enough for weekend get-a-ways or mini vacations -- but to know that I won't have to go 'back to the city' someday, will be a dream come true (but that may be awhile off with all the de-cluttering I have to do in my old house -- oh my - when will it ever end! :-). Hopefully the ol' gal sells quickly this spring - summertime is ideal at the lake. Yes - and very peaceful -- no boats allowed except kayaks and row boats or small electric ones for fishing. I do love it - T111 and all! :-) @pennydesign - hmmm...what a concept - embrace the contrast! I like it! I like the suggestion photo too - cool! :-) @J Williams - another great idea! I may even have some of that stuff already. :-) But listening to you all - with so many incredible suggestions, I am certain painting is first on my agenda. I think that was where my struggle was coming from -- imagining anything against such a 'charming' backdrop of T-111 was just throwing me for a loop. Doing some research, there have been some folks that suggest skipping the removal part and just affixing the drywall right on the 'paneling' -- while others say, if you are going to do it, do it right -- and it will give you a chance to see what's behind those walls. More to think about -- but I'm really starting to seriously consider trying the paint route first. All say it is a huge amount of work, though, so I'm not sure what is best -- if nothing else, if it does take too much work or looks terrible, then decision is made - drywall over it. Again, thank you so much -- I am inspired and uplifted....and so happy some of you enjoyed my story. Thank you for your kindness. :-)...See MoreNeed help creating a Zoom ready office
Comments (16)In my view, the Zoom-ready part comes second. First you need to get the practical things right. There is little sense having something that looks great on camera, but is uncomfortable to work in. My number one priority would be a secure and reliable internet connection. Depending on where your router is and who else is hogging the bandwidth, that might mean ethernet or a powerline connection. Much depends on the type of work you do and how much you use the office. Given the current situation, I am assuming it is a full-time work from home office. That means you need enough desk space for whatever it is you do, possibly with a keyboard tray so that your hands are the right height. A proper adjustable office chair that supports your arms and back could be useful. Make sure your screens are at the right level, etc. There are good lighting tips above. Given that you are starting with an emptyish space, the background is the easy part. You can pretty much set it up how you want: art, books, memorabilia, etc. Experiment with different looks....See MoreConvert traditional formal living room to updated home office
Comments (23)Is there enough room behind the sofa for a very narrow console table? It could hold a lamp (or two) instead of using any end tables. I could imagine myself sitting sideways on the sofa facing the fireplace and using the table for my coffee cup while I talked on the phone. There is something about the drapes that bothers me. They are beautiful and a lovely color but seem to block the beautiful window. Could you have all the panels at the two ends instead having four groups? I, too, have struggled with a backdrop for ZOOM calls. Remember that on Zoom you see only what is directly behind the person and a couple feet to each side, not the whole wall. So only a few feet of the bottom any large panels would show. You may have to make a trade off on what looks good in the room versus what looks good on ZOOM. For my ZOOM calls, I ended up not using my desk. I took an unused corner of another room and put an old laptop on a small table to make a ZOOM “studio.” I put a console table behind my chair with a large Grecian bust and a small topiary plant over one shoulder and a tall pair of brass candle sticks with two small family photos over the other. The wall directly behind me is blank and coincidently is painted a color that contrasts with my coloring, which also looks better on ZOOM....See Moretangerinedoor
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoDepending on the business...
1. A "make your mouth water" look: a wall of candy in jars like they have in an old-fashioned sweet shop.
2. Deep and intense, rich and serious: a less busy (maroon and black?) oriental rug draped down the wall.
3. The thrifty look: my thousands of old wool socks pegged to horizontal lines
4. A high brow look: tromp l'oeil glass French door with lush floor to ceiling drapes, highly tasteful, Parisian.
5. Mildly exotic: bright saris hung by their corners to make a back drop.
6. Green thumb, textured interest: a wall of green houseplants that you've managed to tend lovingly now you don't have to commute.
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7. Interesting, professional, but not busy: this is a minimalist take on the now-popular book case theme (the books are facing backward, lol):
"Parisian Chic" Framed Painting Print · More InfoIdaClaire
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoIdaClaire
3 years agoSo as not to be a total party pooper, in my hypothetical office, I would enlarge this print to hang on the wall behind me. A "baby picture", if you will. I actually have this as a 5x7 on my workplace credenza. 😉 I really wouldn't inflict this on a larger audience, but my colleagues who know me well totally get it.
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nhb22
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3 years ago
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoHave you seen the Room Rater (@ratemyskyperoom) on Twitter? He (not sure why I’ve been assuming it’s a guy) has been rating all the Zoom backgrounds from TV interview, 1-10. Its been fun to read the comments. Of course, Dr. Fauci got a 10/10 during his Senate testimony on Tuesday.
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