Please help me design a modern office

12 years ago

Hi,
I'm a computer guy and working a lot from home and I'd like to have a modern looking office. See the image for the room size. Also the other one for what currently I have. I'd like to have a nice table from thick wood that would go across the 10" wall, but I cannot find one so big. Also, on the right side I'd like to have a hutch of something else to put my books and other stuff. I'd be happy to hear any ideas.
I like this design http://www.allmodern.com/Jesper-Office-Pro-X-Narrow-L-Shape-Home-Desk-Office-Suite-X1632432R-Set-JJP1144.html, but again the table is small and then my wife has nothing nice on the left side.
Thank you.

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OnePlan
12 years ago
Why not have the 10' wall all storage for books, files , printers, stationary etc and have a 7'x3' dining table with two workstations like this .... Will allow you to either work with a view to the door and out of the window - or with your back to the door - but with a more direct view from the window ?! Be easier to buy a big dinning table than to try and find a desk that size ?!
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OnePlan
12 years ago
Don't know why the second window didn't show up ?
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madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@OnePlan - to use the whole wall for the books is too much, I'd rather have a large desk. PLus on that table you put in the middle, I'm not sure how I'd put 3 24" monitors and sometimes I do have in there the MacBook as well and then space on desk gets pretty limited. But the idea is pretty interesting indeed.
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@Remote Stylist - Here are the picture for every corner.
2. Glendale, AZ
3. no idea really, maybe ~3k
4. is a sliding window
5. Yes, won't change the Aeron for anything else. The other could be changed.
6. See the picture office-4 for 2 printers. Sound bar will be moved somewhere on the wall, not sure where yet.

No ceiling lightning, is going to be a standing lamp.
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OnePlan
12 years ago
Well it gave you something to consider, albeit briefly !!! Lol !! I suggested it as I use an 8'x3' table as a desk - works well for two laptops, an iPad and various architects plans spread about the place ! I find the extra depth is really useful - so maybe, if you have your desk made of deep kitchen worktop, you might consider the 36" depth - so you can really enjoy the extra space !!!
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@OnePlan - thx, I'll consider what you say.
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@Remote Stylist - I'd like to change the color as well. Yes, there is an outlet on each wall. Are you coming with a great idea? :)
yoboseiyo
12 years ago
if you want a 10' desk, you'll have to build one yourself.

do you want it floating (no visible supports) or do you want to support it on file cabinets/bookcase bases?

supported on file cabinets or cabinet bases is easier and generally sturdier.
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
yeah, I thought to hire someone to build the table but have no idea where to start, but most importantly I'm not sure about the design, how it shall look like.
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Julia & Elizabeth
12 years ago
Here is another idea for a desking system: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/build-your-own-bedford-home-office-system-components/?cm_src=AutoRel
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@Belle Chaise - yeah, that's a good idea too. Need to investigate more.
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@Remote Stylist - no other functionality then the one you described. No, I would not like a white board as a wall, it will be a separate thing. Thinking about some darker colors of gray. The color of table would be dark as well, brown and darker. But if you can show me some design with color I can change my mind, I'm very bad at color choosing, if I don't see it I can hardly imagine it :)
yoboseiyo
12 years ago
here's a couple of hacked large desks.
http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/11/wall-to-wall-desk-for-about-300.html
http://www.ikeahackers.net/2010/12/kitchen-worktop-desk.html
http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/08/galant-megadesk.html

it all depends on your comfort level with power tools.
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@yoboseiyo - wow, that's pretty interesting now. I'm pretty comfortable with power tools :) txh!
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@Remote Stylist, 2 - looking old, 2,3 pretty cheap looking. Here is something I like http://www.allmodern.com/Jesper-Office-Pro-X-Narrow-L-Shape-Home-Desk-Office-Suite-X1632432R-Set-JJP1144.html, problem is the table is too short, and I cannot find anything else to put on the left side of the table that would fit.
Sims Acuff
12 years ago
I did a wood panel wall and a slab table in this house recently. It might help you generate some ideas.
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@Remote Stylist: Nothing changed here, could not find anything suitable.
@Sims Acuff: Can I see some pictures?
thx
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Eutree
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
Oops. I was commenting on my phone last night and I guess the pictures didn't come through. -Sims

Weathered oak has the blue grey look. There are natural tan and brown styles too. The slab table is black walnut.
madholms
Original Author
12 years ago
@Remote Stylist: first one doesn't provide enough table area. Usually I have bunch of paper, laptops, couple of big monitor on my desc. Last one looks much better. I like the aluminum and wood finishes. Where did you see that?