Office

The playroom later became Xenia’s office.

Reeve's partner, Michela Meazza, uses built-in closets for her home office. The imposing gunmetal gray doors can simply be swung shut at the end of a long day's work.

Pirman, an illustrator, works on a vintage Florence Knoll table in his studio at the front of the house.

Dan Garness used paint and well-placed windows to keep Duane’s office bright and airy.

Design Studio of Yuriy Zimenko Designer: Zimenko Yuriy Site: zimenko.ua

In Mathesius’s office on the third floor, an antique armchair, a rug, and a bookshelf made from salvaged wood create a cozy, sun-filled reading nook.

The office niche features a desk from Joybird and a citrus-colored metal wall shelf by New Made LA.

The ground-floor office is wrapped in walls of blue.

Home office with custom millwork

Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves provide ample storage for books and memorabilia.

This 450-square-foot apartment includes an origami-like desktop that unfolds to reveal a perforated-steel divider that allows the passage of computer cables hidden inside the office compartment. This transformer-like cabinet helps maximize limited square footage.

Ben Koush’s studio office faces the street and features a sleek modern desk he designed, as well as built-in bookshelves filled with colorful books and art.

The office on the second level is outfitted with a built-in desk and bookcase that spans the length of the walls.

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A wall of shelving, about seven feet tall and 12 feet wide, keeps reference books and vinyl close at hand. Michael designed and fabricated the speakers, turntable, and amplifier (the latter incorporating another person's circuitry design).

Telecommuting can take both a physical and mental toll—especially when you’re suddenly working in tight quarters with partners, roommates, children, or other family members. Tip: Invest in high-quality, noise-cancelling headphones, and keep shared live/work spaces clutter-free.

The family calls the gallery-level workspace the “captain’s deck.”