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Home office help

3 years ago

We originally planned for this to be my home office but since the pandemic hit we are all working and learning (3 kids) from home...The boys have desks their rooms but our girl is too young to work on her own so needs to be in the same space as us....any thoughts on desks that would work? We looked into a custom unit but it is $$$

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calidesign

2 years ago

I'd check out Ikea for some simple desktops that you can use in different configurations. Move out the sofa and use both sides on the room closer to the windows. Look for open and closed storage along with the desks.

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Revive: Upcycled Heart, Upcycled Home
3 years ago
What style are you thinking you’d like for her and the room overall?
Nad T
Original Author
2 years ago
My husband and I are both professionals so would like a professional look - will do lots of zoom meetings etc. Also, the office doors are glass so can see into office from living room. I would like to optimize desk space so that atleast 3 places to work...I like the layout of the tables as is but it is not aesthetically pleasing so need proper desks or custom made unit...
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Hi Diana! What a nice space to have for an office! I love the floors, windows, and wainscoting. For the chairs as you have them arranged, I would look for a round ottoman, personally. Separate footstools would need to be fairly small to avoid a crowd of furniture. If you want a longer footstool, you might look for one that incorporates storage as well, approaching it more like a coffee table. Hopefully I’m interpreting correctly- is the white lamp to the right of the chair the hideous one? (Do they come in black?) And is the diamond-patterned rug the one you’d like to replace? As for the side table storage. Could you use bookshelves instead? Books can go on the shelves, and you might use baskets to store smaller things. A more open storage solution might be easier to use. (If you and your husband want to dig more into organizational storage, I highly recommend “Organizing from the Inside-Out” by Julie Morganstern.”) I hope some of that helps! Doug
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Revive: Upcycled Heart, Upcycled Home
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HU-187528210
2 years ago
I personally would not keep the set up you have. And would probably consider something like this :
One desk in front of the windows. Not against the wall. And built ins along the rest of the room with more of a built in desk area.
You can try using ikea hacking tips. Google ikea built ins...
I also saw this desk and love it. Maybe can help you
( maybe you can have some built ins made matching this stain...)
Emily
2 years ago
Ikea is a great option for money saving options. Depending on how much you want to spend Ballard Design also has some nice office components that would look nice in your space. Definitely more than Ikea but less than custom. You could start with the basic set up and add on as money allows. You have a beautiful space to work with!
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Lisa Caudill Designs
2 years ago
look for old student desks at antique stores and garage sales. I found 2 and redid them for my grandkids! They are perfect!
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Finished desks that were rusted and super dirty but like new now.

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