Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.

Our Scottsdale interior design studio created this luxurious Santa Fe new build for a retired couple with sophisticated tastes. We centered the furnishings and fabrics around their contemporary Southwestern art collection, choosing complementary colors. The house includes a large patio with a fireplace, a beautiful great room with a home bar, a lively family room, and a bright home office with plenty of cabinets. All of the spaces reflect elegance, comfort, and thoughtful planning. --- Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Office
ポートランド(メイン)にある高級な中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、造り付け机、グレーの床) の写真

シカゴにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、自立型机、茶色い床) の写真

ASID 2018 DESIGN OVATION SINGLE SPACE DEDICATED FUNCTION/ SECOND PLACE. The clients requested professional assistance transforming this small, jumbled room with lots of angles into an efficient home office and occasional guest bedroom for visiting family. Maintaining the existing stained wood moldings was requested and the final vision was to reflect their Nigerian heritage in a dramatic and tasteful fashion. Photo by Michael Hunter

Jim Decker
ラスベガスにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (グレーの壁、自立型机、標準型暖炉、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなアトリエ・スタジオ (無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、造り付け机) の写真

The vintage secretary was finished by Ariana Hoffman & Co. / AH & Co. We began with Benjamin Moore, HC-158, Newburg Green in a high sheen and then a glaze that was applied to the top. We left the original wood finish on the interior and mullions. The desk chair is also vintage - painted and re-upholstered.

study with builtin and window seat
ヒューストンにある高級な広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真

Quintessential Elegance
ニューヨークにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真

The staircase combines a custom walnut millwork screen and industrial steel detailing. Below the stairs, we designed a built in workspace. © Joe Fletcher Photography

Steven Jones Modern galley kitchen with sleek LED lighting, glass splash-backs, silestone worktops and a satin spray painted finish in Farrow & Ball's "elephants breath".

シャーロットにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (無垢フローリング、自立型机、グレーの壁) の写真

Aaron Leitz
シアトルにある高級なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなアトリエ・スタジオ (白い壁、無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、レンガの暖炉まわり、自立型机、茶色い床) の写真

ヒューストンにある高級な広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (ライブラリー、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

A living room and office that features artistic lighting fixtures, round upholstered ottoman, gray L-shaped couch, patterned window treatments, flat screen TV, gray and white area rug, leather armchair, built-in floor to ceiling bookshelf, intricate area rug, and hardwood flooring. Project designed by Atlanta interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. Their Sandy Springs home decor showroom and design studio also serve Midtown, Buckhead, and outside the perimeter. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/

Dark Wood Panelled Study with Arched Windows
チャールストンにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、自立型机) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある高級な小さなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (無垢フローリング、吊り下げ式暖炉、自立型机、表し梁、板張り壁) の写真

Meaning “line” in Swahili, the Mstari Safari Task Lounge itself is accented with clean wooden lines, as well as dramatic contrasts of hammered gold and reflective obsidian desk-drawers. A custom-made industrial, mid-century desk—the room’s focal point—is perfect for centering focus while going over the day’s workload. Behind, a tiger painting ties the African motif together. Contrasting pendant lights illuminate the workspace, permeating the sharp, angular design with more organic forms. Outside the task lounge, a custom barn door conceals the client’s entry coat closet. A patchwork of Mexican retablos—turn of the century religious relics—celebrate the client’s eclectic style and love of antique cultural art, while a large wrought-iron turned handle and barn door track unify the composition. A home as tactfully curated as the Mstari deserved a proper entryway. We knew that right as guests entered the home, they needed to be wowed. So rather than opting for a traditional drywall header, we engineered an undulating I-beam that spanned the opening. The I-beam’s spine incorporated steel ribbing, leaving a striking impression of a Gaudiesque spine.