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Home Office Design

8 years ago

I am putting the finishing touches on my home office. The shelf to the right of my my desk was supposed to have the same finish as my desktop but the company that installed put in the shelf as seen in the photo (due to miscommunication with the designer). The company is ready to replace the shelf as it was originally supposed to be. After looking at it for the several weeks it has taken to order the original top I'm not so sure the shelf needs to be the same as the desktop. I intend to put a couple of printers on the shelf and maybe a plant. I would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks!

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houndbrown
Original Author

8 years ago

Thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback. I decided to go with the original design for a couple of reasons; my own aesthetics and your suggestions (optics and the surface is definitely more durable than the wood). All done!

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Skippack Tile & Stone
8 years ago
It looks fine as it is; will you be annoyed that it wasn't what you thought it should be? Decide that, and go from there.
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KB Design +
8 years ago
The desktop and the shelf don't have to ne the same, your shelf can become a nice reading bench with very minimal effort too (it would be a bit high for the bench, but possible). However one color ( or a color of the same saturation) will make that wall look wider. With different tops you divided the wall and room looks a bit smaller, then it could otherwise.
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apple_pie_order
8 years ago
The printer feet and plant watering saucer may leave marks on wood surfaces. If the black material is tougher, use that.
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Carolina Kitchen & Bath
8 years ago
It's fine, in fact, I think it looks better than it would if the shelf were black.
Angel 18432
8 years ago
Looks much better.

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