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5 years ago
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How to bring the space together?
Function: mainly office space for school, business and work. Also a nice conversation area and to relax (women cave) with a cup of tea or wine. Looking to bring cohesion to the space. Needs to be warm, moody, and cozy spaces but this is coming off as cool. How to warm it up a bit?
Styles can be functional, sophisticated/glam but also contemporary and comfortable. Not too much glam.
Ideas: restoration hardware, modern/contemporary, comfort and and high style.
Layout: Best layout for the space. Where should the desk be? One side of the fire place is longer and the entry doors are not symmetrical to the fireplace.
Any thoughts?








Comments (18)

  • 5 years ago

    You will get better answers if you post a floor plan with measurements. Include the width of the openings, the window. the built-ins and fireplace.

    This room could be fantastic!

  • 5 years ago

    I have edited the post to include the floor plan. Thanks for the advice.

  • 5 years ago

    I think it would look good with the two chairs facing a loveseat (or two more chairs) centered on the fireplace. A round coffee table right in front of the fireplace. An area rug under the seating area.

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    I think you need patterned drapery that has the deep blue of the built-ins. Is this a slider or a window?

    Chatham Residence | NJ · More Info

    You could put a streamlined desk right behind the sofa, so you face the room and the window.

    Would you consider putting the picture on this wall? Use Command strip hangers so you don't have to nail into the wall treatment.

    I am not a fan of word art. I think you can do better; get more like the large one.

    Keep the surface of the built-ins free of clutter. Put a few statement pieces instead. You might want to add a large potted plant that does well indoors with little light. Don't put any thing on the fireplace. I like its clean lines.

  • 5 years ago
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    I’d go tea room

    For over the fireplace


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  • 5 years ago

    I think you should build a step at each of the sliding door entry ways

  • 5 years ago

    These are great ideas! Thanks.

    Ital mover, I like the statement pieces.

    Houssan I like the thought of the chairs in front of the fireplace. The curtains are hiding slider door to the patio. I could implement those things easily.

    What about the desk? The main function of the room is to be used as an office.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Some ideas

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    5 years ago


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  • 5 years ago

    I love those desk layout options. Thanks.
    Should I use patterned rugs or plain?

    I'm thinking of placing the desk on the side of the room where the blank wall has the painting on the floor. It will face the conversation area. That will be the office space. Now need rug, curtain, decor, styling suggestions to make the space look cohesive. It seems there are too many colors on the surfaces of the walls... blue (built ins), tan and cream( fireplace) , grey, and black(doors and wall).

    I was thinking I shouldn't do a white desk since that'll introduce yet another color on a wall). The photos you all sent looks so much more cohesive than my room. Still want to keep it as sleek as possible. How do I get that look?

    Also, do you think a traditional desk will look good in the space? What about a modern looking one? I need lots of desk space for work.

    I'm open to all suggestions.

  • 5 years ago

    I like the sconces. Maybe they can be added to the wall the will have the desk. But wanted a gallery wall there too.... so many thoughts!! 😀

  • 5 years ago
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    Don’t know what your budget is but this might be nice if you can find a picture of the other side


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  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    If you really need to get work done, this might be good with the painting behind it


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    Actually I might put both paintings behind it and get a yellow office chair

  • 5 years ago
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  • 5 years ago

    I'd get rid of the bedroom style chest between the chairs and put the little blue pouf out front of them for now with a small tray on top for your tea/wine. A large rug that pulls out the colors of the art is a must. Lean into the gold to counter the cold of the dark blue. You might find this coffee table interesting for storage and it is smaller scale to use with the chairs. It is a nesting table.


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  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Get a really great Turkish or Persian-style rug that picks up the blue but has other colors like green and red in it too. Pull the seating away from the wall and flank the chairs on either side of the fireplace with a coffee table in the middle. If you can fit four chairs, that would be ideal.


  • 5 years ago

    This plus a great wine set up


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  • 5 years ago

    This desk comes in 4 finishes and looks good from behind.



  • 5 years ago

    Would you consider repainting the walls the same color as the fireplace? I think it will warm the room up. I definitely think a pattern rog would look good.

    I was thinking of a small sofa facing the patio door with the desk right behind it.