Office

Against a backdrop of honey-colored paneling and wide-plank floors, John and his lead designer, Mitchell Kulkin, filled the 90-year-old house with patterned rugs, tons of artwork, and cool lighting fixtures, like the carved flower pendants by Romanian sculptor Lazslo Tompa that illuminate the upstairs hallway. The “batwing” desk, by Michael Gregorio of Modern on the Hudson, is one of John’s favorite pieces.

Sliding doors inspired by Japanese shoji screens can close off the office, which doubles as a guest room, for privacy.

“We designed and built a custom floating desk, just in time for the work-from-home, COVID lifestyle,” says Santa Ana. “Sylvia loves working from the second floor loft office,” where she looks out onto the landscape and a large Tipu tree.

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.

The ceiling is untreated white oak.

"The office built-in was also designed with classic mid century clean lines and asymmetry in mind—it's half workspace, half storage,

This area between the living area and private bedroom acts as a study and storage station.