This is another favorite home redesign project. Throughout my career, I've worked with some hefty budgets on a number of high-end projects. You can visit Paris Kitchens and Somerset Kitchens, companies that I have worked for previously, to get an idea of what I mean. I could start name dropping here, but I won’t, because that's not what this project is about. This project is about a small budget and a happy homeowner. This was one of the first projects with a custom interior design at a fraction of a regular budget. I could use the term “value engineering” to describe it, because this particular interior was heavily value engineered. The result: a sophisticated interior that looks so much more expensive than it is. And one ecstatic homeowner. Mission impossible accomplished. ​ P.S. Don’t ask me how much it cost, I promised the homeowner that their impressive budget will remain confidential. In any case, no one would believe me even if I spilled the beans.

shared desk space for designer and assistant Photo by Rebecca McAlpin
Study room - mid-sized transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and beige floor study room idea in Philadelphia with white walls

Example of an arts and crafts home office design in Houston

Whit Preston
Country yellow floor kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

Architect - Haute Architecture Designer - Haute Architecture General Contractor - Rusk Renovations Inc. Photographer - Susan Fisher Plotner

This feminine and functional home office provides plenty of room for two people to work the oversized l-shaped desktop.
Home office - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor home office idea in Chicago with blue walls

A rustic modern home office featuring a custom wood desk, natural textures, and large windows that frame stunning mountain views, creating a serene and sustainable workspace in this organic mountain home.

Home office - transitional home office idea in Chicago

Make your workday more fun and functional with a visually inspiring workspace. Storage is a productivity essential, so start by choosing your favorite credenza, filing cabinet and etagere styles. Personalize your design by selecting the base style, face style, hardware and placement for your custom pieces. Complete your personalized look with your dream color from any of our standard stain and paint options, metallic paints, MIY paints, or artisanal finishes. Personalize your home office cabinet and make it yours.

Custom desktop with navy office chairs, open shelves and black filing cabinets. DeaAnna Beaty
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional built-in desk dark wood floor home office remodel in Denver with gray walls

Make your workday more fun and functional with a visually inspiring workspace. Storage is a productivity essential, so start by choosing your favorite credenza, filing cabinet and etagere styles. Personalize your design by selecting the base style, face style, hardware and placement for your custom pieces. Complete your personalized look with your dream color from any of our standard stain and paint options, metallic paints, MIY paints, or artisanal finishes. Personalize your home office cabinet and make it yours.

The open plan office as viewed from the front door entry hall.
Mid-sized trendy built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room photo in Charlotte with gray walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian built-in desk medium tone wood floor study room remodel in Copenhagen with white walls and no fireplace

A kitchen corner office does not have to be part of the cabinetry. To make it personal on a tight budget, Katherine used two inexpensive black, matte laminated doors and supported them on three used filing cabinets found in a junk shop. Katherine spray painted the cabinets in bright colors and paired the desk with an inexpensive chair from IKEA. Functional and dynamic for a small corner home office.

Michael Hnatov Photography
Inspiration for a timeless built-in desk home office remodel in New York

Interior and undercabinet LED lighting will illuminate your workspace.
Large minimalist built-in desk medium tone wood floor study room photo in New York with white walls

Home Office Organizer and Storage
Inspiration for a modern home office remodel in Orange County

This dual home office has a modern aesthetic with flair. The clean lines of the recessed panel cabinetry contrast with the crown molding and open upper shelving. Simple, nature-inspired décor and accents are offset by brilliant yellow desk chairs and grounded by a contemporary area rug.

This home office was created from an outbuilding on the property. Seagrass wall-to-wall carpet was installed for ultimate durability and a relaxed vibe. We employed a high-low aesthetic to create a space that was unique but still within budget, utilizing the owner's Stickley desk, a custom desk chair, custom blush Roman shades, a Hudson Valley Fenwater chandelier and sconces, and multiple office items from budget sources like IKEA and The Container Store. The ceiling is painted Quicksand and walls and trim in White Dove by Benjamin Moore. Photo by Sabrina Cole Quinn Photography.