STUDIES & OFFICES
Collected Home Offices
Rooms designed around how you want to spend your time—from deep-focus libraries and cheerful creative studies to quiet spaces for reading, planning, and reflection.
ROOM ONE
English Library
BEST FOR: DEEP FOCUS & READING
The dream office: enveloping olive, floor-to-ceiling walnut bookshelves, aged brass, leather, and a room full of stories.
WHY WE LOVE THIS ROOM
This office feels removed from the noise of the day. Walnut built-ins and olive walls create a cocooning backdrop, while a Persian rug, leather chair, vintage paintings, and a library ladder give the space history and purpose.
DESIGNER NOTES
Use layered lighting instead of one bright overhead fixture. Picture lights, a shaded desk lamp, and a reading lamp create quiet pools of light for long stretches of focused work.
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ROOM TWO
Garden Study
BEST FOR: CREATIVE PROJECTS
A bright, cheerful workspace with botanical pattern, painted green furniture, cane, and fresh garden color.
WHY WE LOVE THIS ROOM
The botanical wallpaper makes this study feel imaginative rather than corporate. A painted green desk, floral Roman shade, white bookcases, and cane chair keep the room light, while brass and warm wood add polish.
DESIGNER NOTES
Creative rooms benefit from visual energy, but the desk surface should remain calm. Keep the strongest pattern on the walls or window and use solid color around the work area.
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ROOM THREE
Blue & White Study
BEST FOR: EVERYDAY WORK FROM HOME
Classic and airy, with soft blue built-ins, a walnut desk, patterned window treatment, and familiar traditional details.
WHY WE LOVE THIS ROOM
This is the easiest office to live with every day. Soft blue cabinetry adds color without darkening the room, while a substantial walnut desk, framed landscapes, a blue ceramic lamp, and a tailored Roman shade make the practical pieces feel considered.
DESIGNER NOTES
Keep storage close and visually quiet. Paint built-ins and walls in related tones, then let the wood desk and one patterned textile provide contrast.
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ROOM FOUR
Moody Traditional
BEST FOR: EVENING CONCENTRATION
Rich and dramatic, with navy paneling, dark walnut, leather, aged brass, and the warmth of a red Persian rug.
WHY WE LOVE THIS ROOM
Deep navy walls reduce visual distraction and make this office feel especially focused after dark. Walnut, leather, brass, and a red rug provide warmth, while library sconces and a shaded chandelier keep the mood intimate rather than gloomy.
DESIGNER NOTES
A dark office needs multiple warm light sources. Keep the ceiling and one upholstered piece lighter, then use brass fixtures to reflect light around the room.
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ROOM FIVE
The Writing Room
BEST FOR: REFLECTION & PLANNING
Less office, more retreat—a quiet room for reading, journaling, correspondence, and unhurried thinking.
WHY WE LOVE THIS ROOM
An antique writing desk and comfortable reading chair create two distinct ways to use the room. Books, a fireplace, landscapes, a needlepoint pillow, and a small table for tea make the space feel restorative rather than task-driven.
DESIGNER NOTES
Avoid filling every wall with storage. Leave breathing room around the desk, create one excellent reading corner, and keep everyday supplies contained in a few beautiful boxes or drawers.
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STUDIES & OFFICES