Photo of a contemporary home office in Miami with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and exposed beam.

More people are working from home these days. A well designed, comfortable home office is becoming a more and more important part of residential design.

Design ideas for a small modern craft room in Osaka with grey walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, grey floor and exposed beam.

Lower level office space with multitude of windows has great light.
Mid-sized midcentury home office in Minneapolis with concrete floors, grey floor and exposed beam.

When the homeowners decided to move from San Francisco to the Central Coast, they were looking for a more relaxed lifestyle, a unique place to call their own, and an environment conducive to raising their young children. They found it all in San Luis Obispo. They had owned a house here in SLO for several years that they had used as a rental. As the homeowners own and run a contracting business and relocation was not impossible, they decided to move their business and make this SLO rental into their dream home. As a rental, the house was in a bare-bones condition. The kitchen had old white cabinets, boring white tile counters, and a horrendous vinyl tile floor. Not only was the kitchen out-of-date and old-fashioned, it was also pretty worn out. The tiles were cracking and the grout was stained, the cabinet doors were sagging, and the appliances were conflicting (ie: you could not open the stove and dishwasher at the same time). To top it all off, the kitchen was just too small for the custom home the homeowners wanted to create. Thus enters San Luis Kitchen. At the beginning of their quest to remodel, the homeowners visited San Luis Kitchen’s showroom and fell in love with our Tuscan Grotto display. They sat down with our designers and together we worked out the scope of the project, the budget for cabinetry and how that fit into their overall budget, and then we worked on the new design for the home starting with the kitchen. As the homeowners felt the kitchen was cramped, it was decided to expand by moving the window wall out onto the existing porch. Besides the extra space gained, moving the wall brought the kitchen window out from under the porch roof – increasing the natural light available in the space. (It really helps when the homeowner both understands building and can do his own contracting and construction.) A new arched window and stone clad wall now highlights the end of the kitchen. As we gained wall space, we were able to move the range and add a plaster hood, creating a focal nice focal point for the kitchen. The other long wall now houses a Sub-Zero refrigerator and lots of counter workspace. Then we completed the kitchen by adding a wrap-around wet bar extending into the old dining space. We included a pull-out pantry unit with open shelves above it, wine cubbies, a cabinet for glassware recessed into the wall, under-counter refrigerator drawers, sink base and trash cabinet, along with a decorative bookcase cabinet and bar seating. Lots of function in this corner of the kitchen; a bar for entertaining and a snack station for the kids. After the kitchen design was finalized and ordered, the homeowners turned their attention to the rest of the house. They asked San Luis Kitchen to help with their master suite, a guest bath, their home control center (essentially a deck tucked under the main staircase) and finally their laundry room. Here are the photos: I wish I could show you the rest of the house. The homeowners took a poor rental house and turned it into a showpiece! They added custom concrete floors, unique fiber optic lighting, large picture windows, and much more. There is now an outdoor kitchen complete with pizza oven, an outdoor shower and exquisite garden. They added a dedicated dog run to the side yard for their pooches and a rooftop deck at the very peak. Such a fun house. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Barcelona

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Modern home studio in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, white floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Photo of a contemporary home office in Calgary with a library, concrete floors, a built-in desk and exposed beam.

38年前に建てられた船大工の倉庫をリノベーションしたレンタルスペース。 船大工の倉庫として生まれた建物はその性質上、無柱とするため木造トラスを採用し大空間となっています。連続する構造は力強く建物を支え数多の強風から建物を守った歴史を感じる。その力強さをダイレクトに感じる為にそのまま見せる内装としました。

This is an example of an arts and crafts home office in Indianapolis with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and exposed beam.

Bureau à domicile au sein d'une bastide rénovée dans la campagne avignonnaise
This is an example of a large mediterranean study room in Marseille with beige walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, grey floor and exposed beam.

Design ideas for a mid-sized home studio in Phoenix with concrete floors, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and wood walls.

38年前に建てられた船大工の倉庫をリノベーションしたレンタルスペース。 船大工の倉庫として生まれた建物はその性質上、無柱とするため木造トラスを採用し大空間となっています。連続する構造は力強く建物を支え数多の強風から建物を守った歴史を感じる。その力強さをダイレクトに感じる為にそのまま見せる内装としました。

Remote luxury living on the spectacular island of Cortes, this main living, lounge, dining, and kitchen is an open concept with tall ceilings and expansive glass to allow all those gorgeous coastal views and natural light to flood the space. Particular attention was focused on high end textiles furniture, feature lighting, and cozy area carpets.

エントランス兼アトリエとして使用できるように区画半分を土間とした。
Photo of a mid-sized country home studio in Tokyo with white walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The juxtaposition of soft texture and feminine details against hard metal and concrete finishes. Elements of floral wallpaper, paper lanterns, and abstract art blend together to create a sense of warmth. Soaring ceilings are anchored by thoughtfully curated and well placed furniture pieces. The perfect home for two.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and exposed beam.

和食店だった店舗をCafe&Atelierへリノベーション　木と漆喰と鉄という自然素材をメインにマテリアルチョイスしてます
This is an example of a small contemporary home studio in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, grey floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Small contemporary study room in Tokyo Suburbs with beige walls, concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

An old outdated barn transformed into a Pottery Barn-inspired space, blending vintage charm with modern elegance.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home studio in Philadelphia with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.