Designer's Touch: 10 High-Performing Home Offices
Take a professional designer's advice for getting down to business in style, with a home office that makes work nowhere near a chore
Shane Inman
May 29, 2012
Houzz contributor and senior principal interior designer of The Inman Company. Under Shane's leadership, The Inman Company is committed to raising the standard of business to incorporate the highest-quality customer service with unwavering excellence in design.
Houzz contributor and senior principal interior designer of The Inman Company. Under... More
Whether you bring work home from the office or have an office in your home, it's hard to get motivated when your home office is uninspiring. Learn how to freshen up your workspace with these professional designer tips. Soon you may have an office that'll actually make you look forward to working.
1. Office closet. Convert a spare closet into something more ambitious than storage space: the perfect office.
2. Office de l'homme. You should no longer be afraid of the dark. Power your entire office elegantly with bold, dark color on the walls and for the furnishings, for a handsome space any man would love.
3. Eclectic nook. Transform a pantry or spare closet into the ideal office for any home with tight space. Chisel out a reading and studying area with some banquette seating for added comfort.
4. Elevated home office. Design a spacious and organized work area with wall-to-wall floating shelves. This clean design makes for a streamlined and neat environment to get things done. Plus, look at all that storage.
5. Office boutique. Stylize the office with floor-to-ceiling draperies of your choice to cover shelving behind the desk. This is an easy way to dress your space to the nines.
6. Community station. A built-in desk area in the kitchen is the perfect place for the busy mom or dad. You'll be right in the middle of the action at home and never miss an important email again.
7. Feminine touch. This office's soft, neutral color palette, graceful furniture and accessories give the lady of this house an inspiring space all her own. The dainty chandelier finishes the space to perfection.
8. High level of creativity. Create a unique office space on an entire wall. This out-of-the-box exhibit puts all of your must-haves instantly on display.
9. Corner office. Want to take advantage of the window and hide that radiator? Install corner shelving for storage and lay down a countertop to invent a cozy and comfortable little space for work.
10. Top office. Most attics live and die without ever having an identity of their own. Build out your attic space as a one-of-a-kind office that will make you a voluntary workaholic. Talk about an executive decision.
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I really want to see such more posts in future. Excellent post!