Painted in ‘sorrel’ this superb example of a large bespoke bookcase complements this spacious lounge perfectly. This is a stunning fitted bookcase that not only looks great but fits the client’s initial vision by incorporating a small study area that can be neatly hidden away when not in use. Storage for books, pictures, trinkets and keepsakes has been carefully considered and designed sympathetically to the interior decor.

The small green library provides a cozy, homey space to read and relax.
Mid-sized traditional home office in Dallas with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

A couple's home office features a partners desk designed by Jim Walters, fully equipped with at-home work necessities. Separate display cabinets accommodate personal mementos and travel souvenirs.

This soothing office encompasses everything this homeowner loved, trips to Greece, the spring season and natural elements, not to mention the pastel pinks and greens. The pictures evoke a soothing feel and the houseplants allow for a more productive workspace.

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

Large arts and crafts study room in Cleveland with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Eric Roth Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with no fireplace, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Perfectly peaceful and feminine welcoming office space. Color palette of pale pink and sage green helps tie in with the vibrant floral wallpaper on opposite side of the room. Thick alpaca 'confetti' fabric on guest chairs adds an element of luxury while the vintage onyx countertop squared-off for a modern look, sits nestled in between the chairs, and adds to the refined elements of the room.

Eclectic & Transitional Home, Home Office, Photography by Susie Brenner
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

The home study offers plenty of shelf space. Photos by Eric Lucero
This is an example of an arts and crafts home office in Denver with a library, green walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Yetta Reid
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and no fireplace.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with green walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Leyton place. Charlotte, NC, Mint Hill, new construction home designed by Gracious homes and built by Bridwell builders.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Charlotte with green walls, a freestanding desk, brown floor, decorative wall panelling, laminate floors and no fireplace.

Mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and no fireplace.

Inspiration for a small eclectic study room in New York with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

View of custom-built curved desk with pleated skirt. A great storage solution!
Photo of a large traditional study room in Philadelphia with green walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Schmitt + Company offices and studio on our property create an amazing solution to working at home. Design by Melissa Schmitt. Concrete conference table was heated with radiant heat mat to heat the space. Studio bookshelves created from salvaged timbers and large threaded rod. Photos by: Adrian Gregorutti

Robert Benson For Charles Hilton Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Queenie Connor
Small modern study room in Los Angeles with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.