CASE STUDY
Home Office
The Space
Having discussed the project in some detail on the phone, a budget was agreed and a site visit arranged. This visit allowed me accurately measure the space and get to know my clients and their requirements in more detail.
Design Brief and Inspiration
Having met with my clients, it was clear that whilst the room had served it’s purpose well, It was time to transform it in to something far nicer. They yearned for a clean, organised and orderly work space which would also cater for social activities such as gaming and for watching football games and movies..
The general brief was as follows:
A comfortable and professional place for work.
A comfortable place for gaming and TV.
Plenty of storage.
Clear walls for framed football shirts and art.
They liked the idea of the furniture being dark blue in colour.
I used the mac studio display for design inspiration as I felt its clean and simple lines perfectly summed up the style my clients were looking for. Minimal in form and with easy access to the cable runs, the furniture should be practical and look good from every angle.
An early design development sketch
Design development and presentation
The resolved design essentially divided the room into two zones. The route to and from each zone from the entry door was clear and defined.
One of the perspective images that I presented to my client.
Workshop manufacture
Part of the main desk and the radiator cover being fabricated in the workshop.
Cable holes being formed in the Corian worktops and painted parts drying in the racks.
Delivery and Installation
To prevent an awkward installation for the carpet fitters, I proposed that my furniture be installed on top of the new carpet. Simple but careful floor protection was used for the duration of the installation.
Continuous cable access was allowed for throughout the furniture. Essentially it is possible to run a single cable from one end to the other with it being easily accessible at every step.
The completed study, ready for dressing by my clients.
New electrical sockets were positioned to service the new furniture. Additional sockets are hidden beneath the furniture but accessible via cable drop holes in the Corian worktops.
Drawers beneath the desk surface allow for storage of everyday items. The printer is hidden away in a drawer to ensure a clean and uncluttered look. The radiator covers can be removed by pulling on their simple handles
The printer drawer is always placed next to the main seat where possible.