HOME & COTTAGE
HOME WORK Sometimes you must start from scratch, which was the case for this newly designed home office. The vision was to create a Words & Photos Susan Snow
A polished and purely feminine space designed to make life working from home a pleasurable experience.
personal office space that incorporated the need for functionality and would also be used as a private retreat for “me time.” This is a thoughtfully planned and designed room meant to stand the test of time and ensure working from home is anything but drudgery. Serene Vibes . The main colour scheme of soft creamy whites visually enhances the room, making it feel larger and lighter, resulting in a feeling of calmness the moment you step in the room. The carpet, built-in cabinets, window drapery and sofa are all finished in various pale shades and textures of cream. Details. Adding a layer of sophistication and texture to an otherwise blank slate, the walls were transformed from dull to Paris chic with the addition of an applied architectural panel wall detail. The choice of gold accents in the cabinet hardware, lighting fixtures, framed artwork and furnishings injects a glamorous and up-to-date touch. Decorating the space, colour is used in a mixed palette of soft pinks, pale blues, and sunny yellows for the accent pillows, oversized artwork, and decorative accessories. Office Necessities. In any home office, it is vital to have lots of storage. Keeping the office orderly and making it work to its full potential is a twelve-foot wall of newly installed custom built-in cabinets. The cabinets were purposefully designed to provide organization for all manner of office supplies, electronics, and everyday office essentials. Hidden out of sight in the many drawers and behind the doors is necessary storage for such things as files, papers, large books and binders, printers, and other office equipment. Making it pretty and reflecting the owner’s personality, her collection of carefully curated fashion books and other objets d’art are carefully displayed on the open shelving.
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