When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

It's always hard to find a convenient space to pay bills and work on your laptop in the kitchen which is the hub of any activity in a home. We carved out this little niche for our clients which is at the end of a kitchen cabinet run. It's not only useful but it is beautiful as well with its hardwood desktop and natural light on both sides. Makes paying the bills a bit less tedious. Photo Credit: Jeff Freeman Photography (See his full gallery on Houzz.com)

This award winning kitchen in Maplewood, NJ features St Clair Fine Handcrafted Cabinetry. Subzero-Wolf Appliances include ovens, 48" range top, 60" hood and paneled 48" refrigerator. The island top is Carrara marble. St Clair also provided the design for the wood burning fireplace including the millwork ,TV mirror and frame. The desktop is ebony stained birch to match the island with an ebony stained cork board and wood paneled splash. The chandeliers are custom and available through St. Clair. Photography by Peter Rymwid See more pics and details here: http://www.subzero-wolf.com/Photos/View/Nantucket-Now

This simple laundry room is well lit and pleasantly sparse. Light grey cabinets offer plenty of space for this multi-use area.
Example of a mid-sized classic single-wall slate floor utility room design in New York with gray cabinets, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and recessed-panel cabinets

A farmhouse coastal styled home located in the charming neighborhood of Pflugerville. We merged our client's love of the beach with rustic elements which represent their Texas lifestyle. The result is a laid-back interior adorned with distressed woods, light sea blues, and beach-themed decor. We kept the furnishings tailored and contemporary with some heavier case goods- showcasing a touch of traditional. Our design even includes a separate hangout space for the teenagers and a cozy media for everyone to enjoy! The overall design is chic yet welcoming, perfect for this energetic young family. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/moving-water/

Travis Wayne Baker
Inspiration for a country home office remodel in Austin

Very efficient, cozy mud room, with space for "stuff" and a great workspace. Out of the picture - a stacking washer/dryer for pool towels Danny Piassick - photography Charles Isreal - house design

photography by Juan Lopez Gil
Small trendy girl light wood floor kids' room photo in New York with multicolored walls

Amanda Haytaian
Mid-sized minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor family room photo in New York with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

TERRY SCHOLL PHOTOGRAPHY
Home office - mid-sized contemporary home office idea in Philadelphia

Organized Living freedomRail desks. Installs quick and easy on to any wall space. Simply install one horizontal rail and uprights, brackets, shelves and drawers snap into place. See more freedomRail designs at http://organizedliving.com/home/products/freedomrail/inspiration-gallery

Amanda Haytaian
Inspiration for a small modern gray tile powder room remodel in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Photography by Sarah M. Young, www.smyphoto.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home studio remodel in Boston with blue walls

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Home office - contemporary home office idea in New York

In this beautiful office we installed custom cabinetry in the Clover Square Raised Panel in Marion Gray with Chestnut Gray finish accented with Zinc Die Cast Lafayette Cabinet Pulls and a Cambria Quartz countertop in Windermere color with a bevel edge.

Alyssa Kirsten
Example of a mid-sized trendy boy medium tone wood floor kids' room design in New York with blue walls

Millcreek Cabinet and Design constructed only the cabinetry. We do not have other information regarding the other finishes such as flooring, wall color, and counters; they were selected by the designer or homeowner.

Small elegant built-in desk ceramic tile study room photo in Houston with yellow walls