View of custom home office casework, library, desk, and reading nook.
Trendy freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office photo in Miami with green walls

Copernico LED suspension features nine concentric mobile ellipses. The ellipses rotate independently on two different axes, enabling the light emission to be directed and numerous spatial configurations to be obtained at the same time. When closed up it is completely flat. Finish available in metallic grey or metal black. Available in a wall sconce or suspension version. Includes 384 white LEDs totaling 38 watts. General light distribution. UL listed. Overall maximum height is 78.75 inches. 41W x 16.18H x 25.18L.

The home office has evolved into an indispensable space that seamlessly blends productivity and comfort. Tailored to the demands of remote work or personal projects, a well-designed home office often features ergonomic furniture, ample storage, and efficient technology integration. Thoughtful placement of desks and chairs enhances workflow, while strategic lighting promotes focus and reduces eye strain. The home office is not only a functional workspace but also an expression of individual style, with personalized decor and organizational elements contributing to a conducive and inspiring atmosphere. As the boundary between work and home blurs, the home office emerges as a versatile sanctuary that fosters concentration, creativity, and a harmonious work-life balance.

Another view and another season in this beautiful back yard. Circle-on-circle and curve-on-curve, became the theme for this suburban Minneapolis back yard. A step-out deck connects to the lower screened porch and several outdoor patios. Each curve becomes concentric, as patterns and paths expand throughout the landscape setting. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

Southern Beach Getaway in WaterColor Private Residence / WaterColor, Florida Architect: Geoff Chick & Associates Builder: Chris Clark Construction The E. F. San Juan team collaborated closely with architect Geoff Chick, builder Chris Clark, interior designer Allyson Runnels, and the homeowners to bring their design vision to reality. This included custom interior and exterior millwork, pecky cypress ceilings in various rooms of the home, different types of wall and ceiling paneling in each upstairs bedroom, custom pecky cypress barn doors and beams in the master suite, Euro-Wall doors in the living area, Weather Shield windows and doors throughout, Georgia pine porch ceilings, and Ipe porch flooring. Challenges: Allyson and the homeowners wanted each of the children’s upstairs bedrooms to have unique features, and we addressed this from a millwork perspective by producing different types of wall and ceiling paneling for each of these rooms. The homeowners also loved the look of pecky cypress and wanted to see this unique type of wood featured as a highlight throughout the home. Solution: In the main living area and kitchen, the coffered ceiling presents pecky cypress stained gray to accent the tiled wall of the kitchen. In the adjoining hallway, the pecky cypress ceiling is lightly pickled white to make a subtle contrast with the surrounding white paneled walls and trim. The master bedroom has two beautiful large pecky cypress barn doors and several large pecky cypress beams that give it a cozy, rustic yet Southern coastal feel. Off the master bedroom is a sitting/TV room featuring a pecky cypress ceiling in a stunning rectangular, concentric pattern that was expertly installed by Edgar Lara and his skilled team of finish carpenters. We also provided twelve-foot-high floor-to-ceiling Euro-Wall Systems doors in the living area that lend to the bright and airy feel of this space, as do the Weather Shield windows and doors that were used throughout the home. Finally, the porches’ rich, South Georgia pine ceilings and chatoyant Ipe floors create a warm contrast to the bright walls, columns, and railings of these comfortable outdoor spaces. The result is an overall stunning home that exhibits all the best characteristics of the WaterColor community while standing out with countless unique custom features. --- Photography by Jack Gardner

Eclectic kitchen photo in DC Metro

YOU DON'T CHANGE A CLASSIC. YOU REFINE IT. | Tara is the contemporary interpretation of a design icon. Evolution in design, in architecture, new finishes and colors. These are small changes, fine details. But it is precisely these details that determine the class of Tara. Tara looks even more elegant. The extended body formally straightens up the fitting. The rosettes and handles are more streamlined, and the overall contours are sharper. All this is done to put even greater emphasis on the perfect, geometric, symmetric and clear use of form and to concentrate and refocus. TARA has set the standard for more than a decade. Tara will set the standard for the future. | Available at www.shopstudio41.com

This garden is much easier to maintain and uses far less water then a lawn, a great idea for anyone in a drought.
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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, brown walls and an island

This writing desk and study unit is designed to make things easy for you, thanks to the brilliantly arranged shelves, drawers and cabinets. Buried treasure map, enigmatic manuscript and the rudder concept will increase your concentration.

This expansive kitchen has multiple entryways because of the open floor plan. Multiple cooks can be accomodated with several work zones concentrating on the appliance needs of the customer which includes Wolf cooktop units and ovens. Two sinks and two dishwashers were included for heavy use during preparation for group entertaining. A home bar area was designed with full sized wine refrigeration by Subzero along with wine and licquor storage. Seating includes an island and peninsula with barstools and a pool table was included in an open game room area off this kitchen.

Front: Bianco Royal marble DirectLACK matt THE COMBO PACKAGE: COOKING AND WORKING - a noble space concept We do not think in terms of kitchens, rather in furnishing concepts. The multifunctional unit in a marble look with adjoining cooking counter intelligently combines several functions. On one side it gives you a convenient base for preparing meals and, on the other side, enables you to concentrate on working in the home office. With storage doors that retract into the sides of the unit as if by magic, there are no doors that get in the way. The result: greater freedom of movement. This is what smart living looks like today. The marble effect and dark oak is an elegant classic combination, a timeless and purist design provides a modern and noble appearance. The large sliding doors on the living side of the island conceal a large amount of storage space and appear homely. Closing all of the doors clears the functional space in seconds.

The Planet is a table with a central pedestal base with a weighted metal plate, which guarantees maximum stability. The round top is available in tempered glass or in wood. Comfort is ensured for all the diners...... even when they are in an odd number! Planet is a modern and elegant table perfect for the kitchen and the dining room. The L'EAU chair, with a metal frame and techno-polymer shell, is stackable up to eight chairs high. A lightweight chair with a metal base and a colored and transparent shell, it has a strong visual impact due to its "water waves" motif. The techno-polymer seat features concentric waves similar to those of water, which expand outwards from the center of the seat.

Front: Bianco Royal marble DirectLACK matt THE COMBO PACKAGE: COOKING AND WORKING - a noble space concept We do not think in terms of kitchens, rather in furnishing concepts. The multifunctional unit in a marble look with adjoining cooking counter intelligently combines several functions. On one side it gives you a convenient base for preparing meals and, on the other side, enables you to concentrate on working in the home office. With storage doors that retract into the sides of the unit as if by magic, there are no doors that get in the way. The result: greater freedom of movement. This is what smart living looks like today. The marble effect and dark oak is an elegant classic combination, a timeless and purist design provides a modern and noble appearance. The large sliding doors on the living side of the island conceal a large amount of storage space and appear homely. Closing all of the doors clears the functional space in seconds.

YOU DON'T CHANGE A CLASSIC. YOU REFINE IT. | Tara is the contemporary interpretation of a design icon. Evolution in design, in architecture, new finishes and colors. These are small changes, fine details. But it is precisely these details that determine the class of Tara. Tara looks even more elegant. The extended body formally straightens up the fitting. The rosettes and handles are more streamlined, and the overall contours are sharper. All this is done to put even greater emphasis on the perfect, geometric, symmetric and clear use of form and to concentrate and refocus. TARA has set the standard for more than a decade. Tara will set the standard for the future. | Available at www.shopstudio41.com

Alise O'Brien Photography
Elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

A stunning oval crystal and brass chandelier is suspended over the dining room table beneath a custom ceiling medallion fabricated in clean concentric oval lines. The chandelier pairs beautifully with long crystal and brass sconces with ivory silk shades. Accessories in the space are kept to a minimum. Few but important, they impart elegance to this now symmetrical and well-appointed dining room.

Photos: José Manuel Bielsa