Comments on: Reader Q: Office Help Needed!

By: linksoflondoncharms

linksoflondoncharms — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:42:14 +0000

It is very nice!

By: nopta

nopta — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:20:23 +0000

Realy good designed,nice place to spend a part of lifetime.Good work.

By: foliohello

foliohello — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:00:14 +0000

I like the idea of the L-shaped desk. But that window may make it difficult to find a good L-shaped desk layout. If your clients are facing a bright window they could end up straining their eyes trying to make out your silhouette. And showing your portfolio is the most important time to be sure your clients (and their eyes! :D) are comfortable and relaxed.

By: becky from hatch

becky from hatch — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:03:06 +0000

Is that black chair in the before shots a Paul McCobb? it’s really beautiful!

That desk chair Vanessa suggested is so hot! As I sit here on my too-short, legs-falling-asleep inducing antique kitchen table chair I am having dreams about owning that white one!

Becky

By: julie

julie — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:27:48 +0000

Could you please tell me what color grey and what kind of paint was used for the room? I love the shade and am looking for a nice grey for my own home. Thanks.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:34:40 +0000

I love both Venessa and Holly’s suggestions, especially Venessa’s framing ideas. Wall shelves and ledges do provide flexibility to display photographic works.

Since this office space lacks of vertical wall surfaces to display, I will suggest taking out the closet door and convert the closet space into a display “niche” with filing cabinets at the bottom for storage purposes. The closet can be painted to the color that matches the upholstered chairs.

Here’s my ideas with conceptual sketches of plan and elevations with concept board.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21403252@N03/sets/72157606391451700/

I had simplied the color scheme a little bit and add silver/pewter as an accent. Hope this will help Kimberly.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:33:31 +0000

Holly, I’ve been in Nova Scotia this whole week and JUST now had a chance to check out the suggestions from everyone. And I can’t tell you how inspired I am by everything that has been offered up.

It has gotten me so very excited to work on my office again.

Thank you thank you for all your lovely suggestions and ideas. I hope to update you with my progress!

WOW! Thanks again.

And for whoever asked about the floors. The hardwood was a simple white pine, and the stain was Minwax’s Natural stain. I love it because it’s warm without being too red.

By: Ana

Ana — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:33:00 +0000

Love all the suggestions from Vanessa and Holly and fellow readers. Kimberly, if your closets are full, could you use short IKEA Billy (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S59847657) bookcases with doors to unify the storage space? I love the height of these b/c it gives you a great display area on top for those cool cameras of yours!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:16:00 +0000

Along the lines of wallhogs, perhaps, but embracing everything from whimsy to elegance, Kimberly might consider typography for her walls — a nice balance to her photography work. An online visit to Wonderful Graffiti at wonderfulgraffiti.com might be worthwhile. They even have a wedding specific site at wonderfulgraffitiwedding.com

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:57:00 +0000

no design advice, but just wanted to add that I love card catalogs – what a great piece!