Serenity Indian Wells luxury desert mansion modern home office views

Serenity Indian Wells luxury desert mansion modern home office views. Photo by William MacCollum.
Expansive modern home studio in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor and recessed.

Pride Rock

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

The objective was to create a warm neutral space to later customize to a specific colour palate/preference of the end user for this new construction home being built to sell. A high-end contemporary feel was requested to attract buyers in the area. An impressive kitchen that exuded high class and made an impact on guests as they entered the home, without being overbearing. The space offers an appealing open floorplan conducive to entertaining with indoor-outdoor flow. Due to the spec nature of this house, the home had to remain appealing to the builder, while keeping a broad audience of potential buyers in mind. The challenge lay in creating a unique look, with visually interesting materials and finishes, while not being so unique that potential owners couldn’t envision making it their own. The focus on key elements elevates the look, while other features blend and offer support to these striking components. As the home was built for sale, profitability was important; materials were sourced at best value, while retaining high-end appeal. Adaptations to the home’s original design plan improve flow and usability within the kitchen-greatroom. The client desired a rich dark finish. The chosen colours tie the kitchen to the rest of the home (creating unity as combination, colours and materials, is repeated throughout). Photos- Paul Grdina

The River Residences - Ladner, BC

Warline Painting Ltd.

6 stunning waterfront homes along the river in serene Ladner, BC. Interior and exterior residential new construction painting by Warline Painting Ltd. Photos by Ina VanTonder.

Prairie Steampunk

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Tracy T. Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Casa R

Martina Mambrin Fotografo

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Design ideas for a large contemporary home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Kendra Scott

California Wall Design

Gold Leaf Ceiling at Westfield Century City on Santa Monica Blvd. We did a Single Gold Leaf Finish with a Sepia Color Wash and sealed it with DUX. The Walls and Panels were done in a slightly lighter version of the ceiling. The walls and the ceilings we lit from the sides. Finish done by California Wall Design

Prairie Steampunk

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Tracy T. Photography
Mid-sized contemporary home studio in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Home Studio Design Ideas with a Two-sided Fireplace

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.