Linoleum inlay pattern here is an enlarged houndstooth pattern. This linoleum floor was floated over a walnut floor installed with a protective sub-floor.

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This is an example of an expansive transitional study room in Houston with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Heavy paneling defines the space of the library. An antique fireplace blends easily into this design. Photo by Fisheye Studios, Hiawatha, Iowa
Expansive mediterranean study room in Cedar Rapids with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a stone fireplace surround.

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary study room in Houston with blue walls, brick floors, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional study room in Houston with brown walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Photo of an expansive contemporary study room in New York with carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

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Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.

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Design ideas for an expansive contemporary study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

This is an example of an expansive transitional home office in Louisville with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Comfortable, abundant seating was a must-have for the husband's study/office/entertainment area, where he gathers frequently with friends. Among the options are a black leather Eames chair with ottoman, a pair of mohair swivel chairs facing the fireplace and a sofa, in the foreground. The ottoman is upholstered in crocodile-patterned leather, with metal legs and a metal try. The rug is 100 percent New Zealand string wool. Photo by Brian Gassel

The clients needed an office space in the center so, instead of building walls, we enclosed the perimeter with natural wood panels. The forest wallpaper of the store continues on the back. The ceiling is finished with folded canvas. Photography by Ricky Cohete

We love this traditional grand office with dark millwork, a chandelier, and custom shelving unit.
This is an example of an expansive traditional study room in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

This home is in a rural area. The client was wanting a home reminiscent of those built by the auto barons of Detroit decades before. The home focuses on a nature area enhanced and expanded as part of this property development. The water feature, with its surrounding woodland and wetland areas, supports wild life species and was a significant part of the focus for our design. We orientated all primary living areas to allow for sight lines to the water feature. This included developing an underground pool room where its only windows looked over the water while the room itself was depressed below grade, ensuring that it would not block the views from other areas of the home. The underground room for the pool was constructed of cast-in-place architectural grade concrete arches intended to become the decorative finish inside the room. An elevated exterior patio sits as an entertaining area above this room while the rear yard lawn conceals the remainder of its imposing size. A skylight through the grass is the only hint at what lies below. Great care was taken to locate the home on a small open space on the property overlooking the natural area and anticipated water feature. We nestled the home into the clearing between existing trees and along the edge of a natural slope which enhanced the design potential and functional options needed for the home. The style of the home not only fits the requirements of an owner with a desire for a very traditional mid-western estate house, but also its location amongst other rural estate lots. The development is in an area dotted with large homes amongst small orchards, small farms, and rolling woodlands. Materials for this home are a mixture of clay brick and limestone for the exterior walls. Both materials are readily available and sourced from the local area. We used locally sourced northern oak wood for the interior trim. The black cherry trees that were removed were utilized as hardwood flooring for the home we designed next door. Mechanical systems were carefully designed to obtain a high level of efficiency. The pool room has a separate, and rather unique, heating system. The heat recovered as part of the dehumidification and cooling process is re-directed to maintain the water temperature in the pool. This process allows what would have been wasted heat energy to be re-captured and utilized. We carefully designed this system as a negative pressure room to control both humidity and ensure that odors from the pool would not be detectable in the house. The underground character of the pool room also allowed it to be highly insulated and sealed for high energy efficiency. The disadvantage was a sacrifice on natural day lighting around the entire room. A commercial skylight, with reflective coatings, was added through the lawn-covered roof. The skylight added a lot of natural daylight and was a natural chase to recover warm humid air and supply new cooled and dehumidified air back into the enclosed space below. Landscaping was restored with primarily native plant and tree materials, which required little long term maintenance. The dedicated nature area is thriving with more wildlife than originally on site when the property was undeveloped. It is rare to be on site and to not see numerous wild turkey, white tail deer, waterfowl and small animals native to the area. This home provides a good example of how the needs of a luxury estate style home can nestle comfortably into an existing environment and ensure that the natural setting is not only maintained but protected for future generations.

Art Room
Design ideas for an expansive beach style craft room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

We love this home office's built-in bookcases, the coffered ceiling, and double entry doors.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean home office in Phoenix with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

This office space opens to a loggia with custom metal work inspired by art nouveau Paris metro stops. The space includes a vintage crystal chandelier and Chinese deco runner along with quartered and burled walnut millwork with seeded glass doors. Architecture, Design & Construction by BGD&C Interior Design by Kaldec Architecture + Design Exterior Photography: Tony Soluri Interior Photography: Nathan Kirkman

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Design ideas for an expansive midcentury study room in Miami with porcelain floors, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured walls.

This is an example of an expansive modern study room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.