Mr A – Chandlers Ford, Hampshire 3.8M X 4.3M Arched Roof Garden Office

Mr A contacted Garden Retreat September 2021 and was interested in our Arched Roof Contemporary Garden Office to be installed in the back garden. They also required a concrete base to place the building on which Garden Retreat provided as part of the package. The Arched Roof Contemporary Garden Office is constructed using an external cedar clad and bitumen paper to ensure any damp is kept out of the building. The walls are constructed using a 75mm x 38mm timber frame, 50mm polystyrene and a 12mm grooved brushed ply to line the inner walls. The total thickness of the walls is 100mm which lends itself to all year round use. The floor is manufactured using heavy duty bearers, 75mm Celotex and a 15mm ply floor. The floor can either be carpeted or a vinyl floor can be installed for a hard wearing and an easily clean option. Although we now install a laminated floor as part of the installation, please contact us for further details and colour options The roof is insulated and comes with an inner 12mm ply, heavy duty polyester felt roof 50mm Celotex insulation, 12mm ply and 6 internal spot lights. Also within the electrics pack there is consumer unit, 3 double sockets and a switch. We also install sockets with built in USB charging points which are very useful. This building has LED lights in the over hang to the front and down the left hand side. This particular model was supplied with one set of 1500mm wide Anthracite Grey uPVC multi-lock French doors and two 600mm Anthracite Grey uPVC sidelights which provides a modern look and lots of light. In addition, it has one (900mm x 600mm) window to the front aspect for ventilation if you do not want to open the French doors. The building is designed to be modular so during the ordering process you have the opportunity to choose where you want the windows and doors to be. Finally, it has an external side cheek and a 600mm decked area with matching overhang and colour coded barge boards around the roof. If you are interested in this design or would like something similar please do not hesitate to contact us for a quotation?

Home Study, Guildford

Home Interior Design

floating curved plywood desk and shelving
Inspiration for a small scandinavian study room in Surrey with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and planked wall panelling.

Manor Drive

Restor Homes

Inspiration for a small country home office in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Manor Drive

Restor Homes

Small country home office in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Loft turned Home Office

Willow Lane Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a country study room in Minneapolis with white walls, a built-in desk and planked wall panelling.

Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Photo of a beach style home office in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and planked wall panelling.

Ocean's Edge

Wright-Ryan Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Portland Maine with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk, timber and planked wall panelling.

Garden Studio - Atlanta

Innovative Design Build

Our homeowners need a flex space and an existing cinder block garage was the perfect place. The garage was waterproofed and finished and now is fully functional as an open office space with a wet bar and a full bathroom. It is bright, airy and as private as you need it to be to conduct business on a day to day basis.

COOPERS NECK

Blue Ocean Design

Design ideas for a small home office in New York with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

The Gough Project

AMANDA SHIELDS INTERIORS

Design ideas for a modern home office in Toronto with black walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Western Victorian

De Mattei Construction

Interior design by Pamela Pennington Studios Photography by: Eric Zepeda
Traditional home office in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Irvine - Contemporary Coastal Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

This spacious and welcoming home office continues the contemporary coastal design of the rest of the house's interior. French Oak engineered hardwood flooring matches the stain of the white oak countertops. Built-in shelving and beautiful white custom cabinetry lines every wall of the office, providing plenty of storage for a fully-functional home office.

IQ Business Media Inc. (commercial, conceptual)

Xavieras Inc.

IQ Business Media Inc. wishes to expand the programming of their business brand by connecting with their audience in more dynamic ways and further enhance their position as a viable partner to national and international design markets. Bringing diverse stakeholders together to facilitate ongoing dialogue in the areas of design and architecture is a key goal of the organization. Design Solutions: Quality of space and brand delivery provide state-of-the-art technology in all the spaces. Spaces can adapt to support the project and business needs. Onsite staff act as a conduit for culture, community, connecting people, companies, and industries by sharing expertise and developing meaningful relationships. Therefore, the spaces are flexible, easy to reconfigure, and adapt to diverse uses. Software: Revit with Enscape plugin, Photoshop. Designer Credit: www.linkedin.com/in/mahsa-taskini

Pinehurst Rennovation

Granger Remodel & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional craft room in Dallas with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Un-Beiged

Top Shelf Design

Mid-sized transitional home office in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Mr S – Shedfield, Winchester, Hampshire – 6.2m x 4.2m Garden Studio

Garden Retreat

Mr & Mrs S approached Garden Retreat requiring two buildings, a garden studio and a larger garage to the one they already had. We were delighted to win the project and in addition to the two buildings we were also given the opportunity to organise and mange the ground works, drainage and clearance. The Studio Garden Building is constructed using an external 16mm tanalised cladding and bitumen paper to ensure any damp is kept out of the building. The walls are constructed using a 75mm x 38mm timber frame, 50mm Celotex and a 12mm inner lining grooved ply to finish the walls. The total thickness of the walls is 100mm which lends itself to all year round use. The floor is manufactured using heavy duty bearers, 75mm Celotex and a 15mm ply floor which comes with a laminated floor as standard and there are 4 options to choose from, alternatively you can fit your own vinyl or carpet. The roof is pitched (standard 2.5m to ridge) insulated and comes with an ply ceiling, felt tile roof, underfelt and internal spot lights or light panels. Within the electrics pack there is consumer unit, 3 brushed stainless steel double sockets and a switch. We also install sockets with built in USB charging points which is very useful and this building also has external spots (not standard on the studio model) to light up the porch area. This particular model is supplied with one set of 1200mm wide anthracite grey uPVC French doors and three 600mm side lights and a 600mm x 900mm uPVC casement window. The height of this particular buildings has been increased by 300mm to increase headroom and has two internal rooms for storage. The building is designed to be modular so during the ordering process you have the opportunity to choose where you want the windows and doors to be. If you are interested in this design or would like something similar please do not hesitate to contact us for a quotation?

Bellevue Basement Remodel

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

Small contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, yellow walls, no fireplace, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Portfolio Staging for Developer

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

Photo of a large country study room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Organic Architecture, Lake Life!

RSZ Design Development

Design ideas for a large midcentury craft room in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Stony Pointe

Glas Associates

Another view of the upstairs office with uniquely vaulted ceiling and details Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
This is an example of a home office in Grand Rapids with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Home Office Design Ideas with Planked Wall Panelling

A home office has many uses and isn’t a mere luxury anymore. You might work from home, or bring work home, or you might just need a place to go through bills, mail or store important paperwork. Kids can use a home office to do their homework, or quietly play a game online. Browse the photos on Houzz for home office ideas and inspiration, and strike up a conversation with the architect or designer or your favourite picks. For more home office ideas, check out the Stories section.

How much office storage do I need?

To ensure your home office or study room isn’t buried under a deluge of paperwork, books and supplies, incorporate plenty of shelves, cabinets and drawers. Floating or built-in shelves with cubbies can stock books and magazine holders; or for a more traditional look, make room for a large bookcase that fits in with the decor of your home. Invest in a filing cabinet to store paperwork, and opt for a lockable filing cabinet if you have sensitive documents. A tray organiser can store incoming mail and will help prioritise bills. The type of desk you choose is also key to keeping things organised. Look for desks with deep drawers and plenty of surface space, and add tray organisers to the drawers to keep track of staples like pens, pencils, highlighters and sticky tape. If you want a streamlined look, find a way to conceal any computer cables or wires, too. One solution is to install a false back on your desk, if it doesn’t already have one.

How do I choose an office desk and chair?

If you spend long hours hunched over your work desk at home, invest in ergonomic office chairs with wheels for better back health and comfort. Consider optimal lumbar support with flexibility in adjusting handles and back angle. Most rolling office chairs come upholstered, typically in leather, but that’s no reason why you can’t have one custom-made to suit your home decor. When picking out your work desk, be sure to consider its overall function. If you work from home and hold meetings, pick an oversized, sturdy desk that is double-sided (can be accessed from both sides). You’ll want it to look professional, so opt for dark timbers over high-shine finishes. It’s also a good idea to create a separate study desk for the kids, so homework doesn’t go missing among your files. If your home office is for the whole family a two-person desk or built-in long work bench are more suitable. Where space is tight, look for a retractable computer desk, or utilise an awkward corner with a corner desk.

What home office decor will encourage productivity?

Use your walls for to-do lists: hang a pegboard and paint it in your favourite colour or be adventurous with chalkboard paint and whiteboard panels. Bulletin boards that keep the whole family in order are an extra feature that always come in handy. Use your stationery and office accessories – think pencil cups, paper trays and magazine holders – to add colour and pattern, and desk lamps, clocks, maps and calendars to personalise the space. Above all else, aim for ease of use.