Design + Photographies by EFE Creative Lab, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary home office in Miami with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Transitional home office in New Orleans with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and multi-coloured walls.

Lavender home library photographed by Rett Peek
Design ideas for a small traditional home office in Little Rock with a library, purple walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

This is an example of a transitional study room in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and pink walls.

Die Galerie mit Bibliothek und Ruhemöglichkeiten. Fotograf: Kristof Lemp
Expansive contemporary home office in Frankfurt with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace, a library, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Jacksonville with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and grey walls.

Никитина Вера
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Saint Petersburg with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

When it comes to finding inspiration for your house or apartment design, there are a variety of routes you can take. For some, it is important to dive into the latest trends in fashion and art, using only the most popular decor pieces and embracing the color palettes seen on runways or in home and garden magazines. But for others, it’s simply about discovering what feels most like “home.” Ashley Steele, the creator of A Styled Affair, was part of the latter group. “Since my husband and I were moving into a space that was previously owned, I needed a way to make it feel like it was truly ours, and unique to us,” she told our team. A Styled Affair sprang from Ashley’s passion for fashion, and need for a creative outlet. But it soon became more than that. She developed a following, and it quickly became a place where she could share her personal style, travel adventures, and lifestyle tips. “While the blogging industry has become overwhelmed with people sharing their favorite home decor or make-up tips, I think what sets A Styled Affair apart is my commitment to stay true to my unique taste. I have always marched to the beat of my own drum – and that carries through in the clothes I wear, the decor I select for our home, and the travels I plan.” Paintzen connected with Ashley as she was settling into her new home in Boston’s Seaport District. Although she and her husband have lived in Boston for almost 8 years, they were used to smaller, more traditional spaces. Their new home is much bigger, and more modern, than any place they lived before. “I wanted to select colors of comfort, simplicity, and sophistication so we could elevate the space and make it feel more like a home.” Ashley also accurately pointed out that new construction can sometimes feel a little cold and sterile, almost industrial. “I wanted our home to feel like a peaceful oasis after coming in from the bustling city.” Ashley chose soft white paint for her walls to bring a sense of comfort and zen. With lots of wall decor, art work and carefully selected furniture, the walls serve as a clean and comfortable palette, and allowed her more freedom when making her other design decisions throughout the space. Ashley kept the overall palette fairly neutral, and incorporated “modern bohemian” inspired decor throughout the home; the final product was clean and simple, and catered to her style. We asked Ashley what she was most excited for now. “I’m most excited to continue to find new decor pieces to compliment the paint colors and decor we’ve already found for the space. We have been really patient with decorating and selected each piece really careful to make sure it is cohesive and flows from room to room. I’m looking forward to enjoying the space with my husband and dog, and entertaining friends and family in the spring and summer!” A few final questions for Ashley on her experience with Paintzen: “I would highly recommend Paintzen to anyone, especially those that live in the city. There are so many different paint companies and contractors to choose from but going through Paintzen simplified the process and made me feel comfortable that we had the right team working on our space. Their platform for booking services and choosing paint colors made the process seamless and was a great way to keep track of what we booked and chose for colors. Most importantly, the customer service team was outstanding whenever we had a question or needed to make an adjustment.” And advice she would give someone repainting their home: “Patience. I would recommend taking your time and doing your research before selecting paint colors. Lighting changes every color so make sure to bring paint swatches and samples into the space and look at it throughout the day to see the different tones that the light will pick up. I would also recommend researching color trends and recommendations for colors in the family you are looking for. We found our living room color through a blog post listing top-used colors by interior designers and it looks amazing.”

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Charleston with carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and brown walls.

Previously a bedroom this space was converted into a beautiful home office complete with meeting table. We used white wall paint, framed mirrors and white furniture to expand the space. The wallpaper though patterned was white in keeping with the overall theme of the office. A red carpet and ash grey curtains were included in the decor to break the monochrome color scheme.

アーチもまた、心をくすぐられるポイント…。 こちらは奥様のアイデアでした。 こぢんまりとした書斎もアーチを施すことで、やわらかい印象に。
Photo of a small modern study room in Tokyo with white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

This is an example of a large midcentury study room in New Orleans with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Miami with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and grey walls.

Mediterranean study room in Houston with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Particularité, mur avec une sous couche de peinture aimanté pour pouvoir y ajouter des note avec des aimants spécifiques
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Paris with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Portland with white walls and brown floor.

Photos by Brad Adcock
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and beige walls.

Das reduzierte weiß des Korpus lenkt den Fokus auf die transluzente LED hinterleuchtete Front. Die Nussbaum Elemente struktieren den Blick, das Abschlussband aus Metall betont die Eleganz. Fotonachweis: purityfilm Christian Wittmann

ワンルームスペースはインフィルのアレンジ次第で店舗、オフィス、住宅へと用途を変更できる。
Design ideas for a small modern home studio in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.