I really like the bookcase on the accent wall - seems like it would overpower the wall next to the kitchen entrance. It looks really nice where it’s at in the pic. I agree with you about the gorgeous reflections on it too. If you don’t *have* to have a 2 person office I’d leave it as-is and enjoy the open space. If you do have to add a second desk would it work to put one facing the windows in front of the railing? You’d have to forgo the chaise (which sounds amazing) but it may be an idea to play with.

Oh joy, another back and forth with @WestCoast Hopeful! "General terms" refers to it doesn't matter what Mark's neighbors think, unless he lives next to the OP. And being detached from electronics is not the norm "generally" planning for offices, commercial or a like-minded residential office. Any visual layout should, and always does, receive specific critique, as mine do. Some of us put ourselves out there in black & white, sometimes you hit the nail on the head, sometimes you don't. It's not easy offering free design services based on an interpretation of limited information given and time constraints to perform it. You should try it sometime. Not sure what is "heavily critiqued" about Mark's sketch, so bringing up "limiting furniture under windows if there are peripherals" completely pertain to the credenza shown. The OP mentions a "daybed" which should paint a picture of being able to somehow lounge with a laptop, so priority #2 out of only 2 is not met. If I were to do a sketch based on reading the OP, I would probably show in order to meet the priorities you'd have to do a "face the wall" desk to also fit lounging within 9'-1" wide.

We need a floorplan to be able to envision the space. From the pictures it looks like grand central station with all of the openings leading to different spaces. Is it really suitable for an office area? Is this for two people who work at home, or for children doing homework? I don't see a long wall that will lend itself to the treatment shown in your inspiration pictures. Were you planning on having custom cabinetry built or have you found pieces that will work together for the look you're interested in?

You can't replace your original photos? Call Houzz, have them delete this post, and then you just start over with a new one. They can't edit your photo for you...use your draw software and blot it out yourself and replace.