A book loving family of four, Dan, Julia and their two daughters were looking to add on to and rearrange their three bedroom, one bathroom home to suit their unique needs for places to study, rest, play, and hide and go seek. A generous lot allowed for a addition to the north of the house connecting to the middle bedroom/den, and the design process, while initially motivated by the need for a more spacious and private master bedroom and bathroom, evolved to focus around Dan & Julia distinct desires for home offices. Dan, a Minnesotan Medievalist, craved a cozy, wood paneled room with a nook for his reading chair and ample space for books, and, Julia, an American Studies professor with a focus on history of progressive children's literature, imagined a bright and airy space with plenty of shelf and desk space where she could peacefully focus on her latest project. What resulted was an addition with two offices, one upstairs, one downstairs, that were animated very differently by the presence of the connecting stair--Dan's reading nook nestled under the stair and Julia's office defined by a custom bookshelf stair rail that gave her plenty of storage down low and a sense of spaciousness above. A generous corridor with large windows on both sides serves as the transitional space between the addition and the original house as well as impromptu yoga room. The master suite extends from the end of the corridor towards the street creating a sense of separation from the original house which was remodeled to create a variety of family rooms and utility spaces including a small "office" for the girls, an entry hall with storage for shoes and jackets, a mud room, a new linen closet, an improved great room that reused an original window that had to be removed to connect to the addition. A palette of local and reclaimed wood provide prominent accents throughout the house including pecan flooring in the addition, barn doors faced with reclaimed pine flooring, reused solid wood doors from the original house, and shiplap paneling that was reclaimed during remodel. Photography by: Michael Hsu

Industrial lighting, carved wood accents, warm neutrals, travel photography and souvenirs, and antique furniture pieces come together to create a boho-styled home office area, repurposing many of the existing furnishings that had been in this former dining room. A mirror hung high on the wall reflects the light and color from the adjacent playroom. The desk was created from a salvaged door. Open, but tucked-away, storage space was created from a repurposed bar cart, and antique sideboards store office supplies. An open area was left in the middle of the room for taking periodic yoga breaks, or pulling up the corner chair to watch some tv. Custom curtains and a punched-metal star lantern bring rich texture and pattern, while providing light-filtering privacy. Canvas art print, frames, and corner shelving from World Market. Antique sideboard from China. Antique cabinet from Indonesia. Industrial-style light from Home Depot. Rug from Wayfair. Door from local seller. Chair from Zuo Modern showroom sample sale. Dining Room conversion to Home Office

Industrial lighting, carved wood accents, warm neutrals, travel photography and souvenirs, and antique furniture pieces come together to create a boho-styled home office area, repurposing many of the existing furnishings that had been in this former dining room. A mirror hung high on the wall reflects the light and color from the adjacent playroom. The desk was created from a salvaged door. Open, but tucked-away, storage space was created from a repurposed bar cart, and antique sideboards store office supplies. An open area was left in the middle of the room for taking periodic yoga breaks, or pulling up the corner chair to watch some tv. Custom curtains and a punched-metal star lantern bring rich texture and pattern, while providing light-filtering privacy. Canvas art print, frames, and corner shelving from World Market. Antique sideboard from China. Antique cabinet from Indonesia. Industrial-style light from Home Depot. Rug from Wayfair. Door from local seller. Chair from Zuo Modern showroom sample sale. Dining Room conversion to Home Office

Here at the Jamaica Cottage Shop we feel that out Prefab Cabins are an asset to any landscape. With an array of available options, these cabins can compliment any property as a combination guest house, meditation room, nature observation area, yoga studio, and sometimes, a study. Any of our buildings can be customized to fit all of your needs. We offer insulation, plumbing and electrical packages; alternative choices for roofing, siding, flooring, windows, and doors; and other custom options such as built-in storage, decorative arches, cupolas, painting, staining, and flower boxes. Take a look at what we have to offer on our Options Pricing page or give our design team a call for a quote.

Our Prefab Cabins are an asset to any landscape. With an array of available options, these cabins can compliment any property as a combination guest house, meditation room, nature observation area, yoga studio, or a study.

After the devastating Tubbs fire, Craig reimagined this Calistoga property into a wine country retreat for the owners' family as well as corporate/wellness guests. He approached the design by studying the natural elements of the site including trees, views and light, the vernacular design of the area and the clients’ personality. Craig designed a barn and the house – made up of a one-story and a two-story building – connected by a stunning 20-foot steel and glass breezeway. Expansive doors and windows create seamless indoor/outdoor flow and numerous patios and the pool area provide comfortable outdoor spaces. The modern and warm interior is bright, luxurious and comfortable.

The great room of the tiny house is the ultimate multi-purpose: living room, dining room, media room, guest bedroom, and yoga room. Lots of natural light brings the outside in and expand the feeling of space. Photo: Eileen Descallar Ringwald

Transitional home office photo in Bridgeport

Home office - 1950s home office idea in Los Angeles

A book loving family of four, Dan, Julia and their two daughters were looking to add on to and rearrange their three bedroom, one bathroom home to suit their unique needs for places to study, rest, play, and hide and go seek. A generous lot allowed for a addition to the north of the house connecting to the middle bedroom/den, and the design process, while initially motivated by the need for a more spacious and private master bedroom and bathroom, evolved to focus around Dan & Julia distinct desires for home offices. Dan, a Minnesotan Medievalist, craved a cozy, wood paneled room with a nook for his reading chair and ample space for books, and, Julia, an American Studies professor with a focus on history of progressive children's literature, imagined a bright and airy space with plenty of shelf and desk space where she could peacefully focus on her latest project. What resulted was an addition with two offices, one upstairs, one downstairs, that were animated very differently by the presence of the connecting stair--Dan's reading nook nestled under the stair and Julia's office defined by a custom bookshelf stair rail that gave her plenty of storage down low and a sense of spaciousness above. A generous corridor with large windows on both sides serves as the transitional space between the addition and the original house as well as impromptu yoga room. The master suite extends from the end of the corridor towards the street creating a sense of separation from the original house which was remodeled to create a variety of family rooms and utility spaces including a small "office" for the girls, an entry hall with storage for shoes and jackets, a mud room, a new linen closet, an improved great room that reused an original window that had to be removed to connect to the addition. A palette of local and reclaimed wood provide prominent accents throughout the house including pecan flooring in the addition, barn doors faced with reclaimed pine flooring, reused solid wood doors from the original house, and shiplap paneling that was reclaimed during remodel. Photography by: Michael Hsu

Sun room / meditation room Scott Hargis Photography
Sunroom - contemporary gray floor sunroom idea in San Francisco

Designed by Krista Watterworth Alterman of Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photos by Jessica Glynn. In the Evergrene gated community. This sunroom serves as a meditation and yoga studio in my home. It also doubles as a guest bedroom with a murphy bed tucked away on one wall. It's a small space but feels peaceful and open.

It’s common today to create multi-purpose spaces in your home. Whether it’s a home office and gym or a laundry and mudroom combo, families are looking to maximize every inch of space. We were called in to do just that for this local Amarillo homeowner and she knew exactly what she wanted, a matching addition to her existing brick ranch. This new space was needed to accommodate a private space for visiting guests throughout the year. Since this room would only be used occasionally as a bedroom, the homeowner also wished to use it as an exercise room. How can this be accomplished? With a murphy bed! We set out to design the addition to blend seamlessly with the existing house using the same windows, doors and exterior brick. Inside the addition, a Murphy bed is flanked with custom built-ins featuring open shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom. The room overlooks the pool and has it’s own private entrance, separate from the main home. The adjoining bath features a tile shower with glass surround, a closet and two skylights. When not being used as a bedroom, the Murphy bed folds nicely into the wall and the floor space can be used for yoga or other floor exercises. The treadmill fits nicely in the room even when the bed is folded down.

Inspiration for a large country home design remodel in Detroit

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2016 Houzz
Farmhouse freestanding desk dark wood floor craft room photo in Louisville with gray walls

Eclectic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room photo in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

92 square foot SIP panel, modular, backyard office. Shou-Sugi-Ban wood siding and Monotread wall sheathing. Our signature interior surface, Monotread is a durable, seamless, sustainable material used on floors, walls and ceilings. Milled from OSB (Oriented Strand Board), Monotread is produced from fast-growing, underutilized, inexpensive wood species grown in carefully managed forests. The combination of wood chips allows a unique, monolithic presentation allowing various applications. Photography by Blake Gordon and Lisa Hause

MEDITERRANEAN SOPHISTICATION Situated on a corner homesite, a gracious home appears with luxury interior and exterior finishes. Lavish poolside, outdoor fireplace, and a generous limestone patio create this private outdoor sacturary. Interior spaces of crown moulding and architectural ceiling treatments contribute to the home’s clean lined sophisticated style.

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts freestanding desk dark wood floor study room design in DC Metro with gray walls