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Whether your home office consists of a designated room or a tight corner in your kitchen, there are certain key strategies for making the most of it.

In the living area, Brothers sits on an Artek stool while perusing a selection from his library.

Located off of the kitchen, Vivi’s office disappears behind sliding walls covered in black chalkboard paint from Behr. This is one of the best home office setup ideas if you're short on space or if you're going for a minimalist look.

Chris designed a custom built-in desk in the den for Ellen, who often works from home.

A walnut-topped table and Womb chair, both by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, offer a cozy spot for reading.

Architects Mayer Sattler-Smith designed the bookshelves and Alvar Aalto the 406 lounge chair for Artek.

“At first we thought we might not need that much space, but then we started thinking long term. We look at this house as the home of our lifetime.” —Guido Chiavelli

Vega Norge, Erik Kolman Janush

Among the most dramatic spaces is the double-height office with sculptural installation.