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Which one of these 5 home offices really gets the job done?

14 years ago
We've taken 5 of the home offices featured in the recent Houzz article, "Designer's Touch: 10 High-Performing Home Offices" to put to the test with the Houzz Community.

VOTE and let us know which one is your favorite!

You can see the full article and the rest of the offices here: http://bit.ly/KRoVOW

Comments (27)

  • 14 years ago
    They are all beautiful, but only the upper east side office makes me think I'd actually get down to work there.
  • 14 years ago
    Russian River and Upper East Side are too reminiscent of the dreaded cubicle and the other three look more like window dressing than actual work spaces. I'd prefer an office space with a comfortable chair, something inspiring to look at and a practical desk surface.
  • 14 years ago
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    The Upper East Side looks like a nightmare of a dusting job . Too much stuff and too high to climb to get a book , the only thing I like is the office cube on the wall.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Den of Decadence - Tiffany Eastman Interiors, LLC is my fave, even though the Greek key rug might be a little distracting (though it's beautiful!). Overall, I really like it, but the orchid feels a tad oversized for the space and the mirrored console could be scaled down a bit too. B&W is one of the best color schemes out there -- you just can't go wrong with that combo.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I voted HHL home office because the black is timeless and I think I would enjoy working in the streamlined environment .
  • 14 years ago
    Russian river studio for me so I can hide my clutter. It also had the best desk for spreading out and doing homework. But if you click through to the article, I LOVE the office in the attic the best!!!
  • 14 years ago
    I actually don't really think I'd feel comfortable in any of them, either too cold or sparse. Guess I need it to be a bit more cozy.
  • 14 years ago
    well actually can say I don't really like any of them. I am with Michigammemom and 33 marten. If I had to choose I would pick Russian River and when I needed a break would turn on some tunes and dance with all that space around it. I do think that room next to it would be nice for my art . Edgewater looks like a perfect spot of a designer that is in Florida Design Magazine she is very upscale over the top looking. For me I need nice cushy chair warm surroundings. The upper east side well 1st off would hate that ladder and truly hate getting up there to clean give me goosebumps just thinking about it. Love the painting in the Den. HHL Den is a beautiful executive office but not my style at all its well done for who ever fits the bill.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Except for the Russian River studio, the examples look like rooms that people who don't really work at home like to call home offices. Some of them are very attractive rooms, but an ounce of work hasn't been done in them either, it would seem to me. In all but the Russian River one, I'd love to know what direction was given to the designer.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Another great collection of photos for a poll! So much beauty! I want to pile visual reference materials, samples and catalogues to the ceiling in the Upper East Side!
  • 14 years ago
    None of these look practical or inhabited by real people. I've always had an office, and it never looks like any of these! I'd like to see a work room. With storage.
  • 14 years ago
    I love the HHL design. I could see working in that one with a few personal touches.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I like the Upper East Side Apartment because of perfect use of space; I like the high ceilings and you have just used the single wall to solve the purpose which is great.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Sorry, I can't see anyone getting any work done at home in any of these spaces unless you're only sending out Thank You cards or stepping up to pay for your nail salon session.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I like the "Russian River Studio" since you are able to hide away the 'office' and use the space for different functions when needed. It is also compact which discourages you to pile up messes.
  • 14 years ago
    I know the office is not listed here, but it is on the original ten and its the second one from the bottom. When I saw the computer a few inches away from the window I was shocked. I was always told this is the worse place to put your pc due to weather. You don't want it where it can go get to cold or to hot, and we all know the sun reflecting off of glass can get quite uncomfortable. Imagine what that would do to your computer already warm. I just wanted to give a little warning if anyone was thinking of doing the same. Thank you.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I love the Russian River Studio; it evokes serenity. It looks clean and organized, it will allow me to focus and make a mess, as I draw...yes, I am old school; still use my pencil and triangle!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Old school is good!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
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    Russian River Studio, is concealed. HHL den is formal, masculine. Den of Decadance, Edgewater Studio, is elegant, regal like, Upper East Side is contemporary. Something for every like!
  • 14 years ago
    2011 HHL Den, Den of Decadence, Edgewater office are all gorgeous, however, the seriously small desks and lack of shelve space is not going to work as an office for me. Out of the other two, I prefer the look of Russian River Studio where I can tuck all the mess away when I want to so it gets my vote.
  • 14 years ago
    I don't really like any of them either. Although some classy, i think they would look far better with lighter paint, cozier seating, missing a little warm beverage corner too.
  • 14 years ago
    None of them feel very comfortable as an office, but the Upper East Side office is down right horrible. How could you work with all that commotion over your head. It is as if it could come crashing down on your head. The Russian river is the only one with basic good design. Ouch. Why were these selected?
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Voted HHL! Space looks easy to work in with a great view and personally don't think you can go wrong black, especially with a nice big window on one side of office.
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    If I had to choose one of them, I'd choose the HHL one, because its the only one that isn't "too" eclectic for my tastes. It's a lovely room, but it pretty much screams, IMO, "don't waste my time if you don't have the bucks to help me maintain this decor"-and that isn't the kind of office I would like to operate in, even if I had the money-and the clients-to afford it.
    I like this one. Remove the animal print(you have to enlarge the photo to see it)-and I'd move right in. Well, maybe I'd paint the wall a different color, too...
    Vanessa De Vargas / Turquoise L.A. · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    The choice would depend on the kind of work one does. The 1st is for a group of people in media or art field. The second is more traditional but too dark for my taste. The 3rd is for a set design of a tv program reminds me of Kimora the designer . The upper East for the wall with books? Why not have a table separate from the wall of books. A big table desk facing the wall or the wall facing a big window
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    4th is fun and compact for urban living