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Just because your kitchen is on the smaller side doesn’t mean you can’t make it as efficient and effective as possible.
Just because your kitchen is on the smaller side doesn’t mean you can’t make it as efficient and effective as possible.
This bookshelf and storage credenza are part of the "Modern" collection.
This bookshelf and storage credenza are part of the "Modern" collection.
While the office furniture industry in the United States amounted to close to 10 billion dollars in 2014, it's safe to say that there's room to improve on the standard-issue tables and task chairs on the market. West Elm, in collaboration with Inscape, released a new collection that brings a residential sensibility into the contract market.
While the office furniture industry in the United States amounted to close to 10 billion dollars in 2014, it's safe to say that there's room to improve on the standard-issue tables and task chairs on the market. West Elm, in collaboration with Inscape, released a new collection that brings a residential sensibility into the contract market.
Located on the house’s lower level, the bedroom is bright but soothing. The bed is flanked by custom side tables and covered with a red West Elm duvet.
Located on the house’s lower level, the bedroom is bright but soothing. The bed is flanked by custom side tables and covered with a red West Elm duvet.
The collection includes three lines that are inspired by the company's offerings and include office-specific furnishings that complement the existing pieces. "Our design team curated the best of the diverse west elm aesthetic," says Jeff Hannoosh, director of design at West Elm. "Our Mid-century Collection marries classic forms with attention to detail, in warm walnut tones accented with bronze. The Modern Collection features durable white laminate surfaces with pecan-finished ash. The Industrial Collection brings utilitarian workshop style to modern offices, pairing warm oak finish finishes with airy steel frames."
The collection includes three lines that are inspired by the company's offerings and include office-specific furnishings that complement the existing pieces. "Our design team curated the best of the diverse west elm aesthetic," says Jeff Hannoosh, director of design at West Elm. "Our Mid-century Collection marries classic forms with attention to detail, in warm walnut tones accented with bronze. The Modern Collection features durable white laminate surfaces with pecan-finished ash. The Industrial Collection brings utilitarian workshop style to modern offices, pairing warm oak finish finishes with airy steel frames."
"Smart adaptable design encourages creativity, communication, teamwork and productivity," Hannoosh says."
"Smart adaptable design encourages creativity, communication, teamwork and productivity," Hannoosh says."
While the aesthetic skews residential, the products needed to perform in a high-traffic setting. Fabrics from Designtex offer durability with a contemporary look.
While the aesthetic skews residential, the products needed to perform in a high-traffic setting. Fabrics from Designtex offer durability with a contemporary look.
Designer Mark Jupiter worked with the in-house team to create the workstations. This one is part of the Mid-Century collection and features bronze hardware, walnut veneers, and fabric-covered tack boards. Most of the line will be manufactured in the USA.
Designer Mark Jupiter worked with the in-house team to create the workstations. This one is part of the Mid-Century collection and features bronze hardware, walnut veneers, and fabric-covered tack boards. Most of the line will be manufactured in the USA.
The workstations feature integrated power. Visit westelmworkspace.com for more information.
The workstations feature integrated power. Visit westelmworkspace.com for more information.
"Our own corporate culture was our starting point and Inscape brings to the partnership a ton of knowledge about workspace design and how it has evolved," Hanoosh says. "We envisioned what we’d want for a variety of environments, from livable offices to communal conference rooms to social spaces with all the comforts of home."
"Our own corporate culture was our starting point and Inscape brings to the partnership a ton of knowledge about workspace design and how it has evolved," Hanoosh says. "We envisioned what we’d want for a variety of environments, from livable offices to communal conference rooms to social spaces with all the comforts of home."
An ample sill made of English elm was built into two front windows to create a gathering spot that is visually connected to the street. Donna Wilson’s lively Ernest pouf in coral Nos Da upholstery for SCP adds extra seating in the living room.
An ample sill made of English elm was built into two front windows to create a gathering spot that is visually connected to the street. Donna Wilson’s lively Ernest pouf in coral Nos Da upholstery for SCP adds extra seating in the living room.
In the master suite, a painting by Eric Freeman hangs over a West Elm bed.
In the master suite, a painting by Eric Freeman hangs over a West Elm bed.
Architect Deam created the dining table from a fallen elm tree.
Architect Deam created the dining table from a fallen elm tree.
This open, cubby-like shelving unit is great for both storage and display, with wheels and twelve spacious openings. It works well against walls and is finished on all sides, so it can also be used as a room divider in the middle of a space.
This open, cubby-like shelving unit is great for both storage and display, with wheels and twelve spacious openings. It works well against walls and is finished on all sides, so it can also be used as a room divider in the middle of a space.
Round Swirl pouf by West Elm, $200 Use it as an occasional table or seating—the do-it-all pouf is an essential item for small spaces. Handstitched stripes adorn the 26-inch-wide, wool-and-canvas piece.
Round Swirl pouf by West Elm, $200 Use it as an occasional table or seating—the do-it-all pouf is an essential item for small spaces. Handstitched stripes adorn the 26-inch-wide, wool-and-canvas piece.
The angled stylings of this faceted mirror side table from West Elm make it contemporary with just the right amount of edge.
The angled stylings of this faceted mirror side table from West Elm make it contemporary with just the right amount of edge.
The kids' bathroom has a decidedly more youthful feel, with terazzo flooring and vanities and mirrors from West Elm.
The kids' bathroom has a decidedly more youthful feel, with terazzo flooring and vanities and mirrors from West Elm.
Walking down the stairs will lead you to the master bedroom which features floor to ceiling custom cabinets at the bed wall, deep drawers below the platform wall, and custom closet with sliding doors. Access to all of the cabinets was a must, even at the tippy top, so we designed a library ladder that could be used on the closet or bed side, with a central resting place between the windows when not in use. The overall aesthetic is warm, clean and minimal, with white cabinets, stained European white oak floors, and matte black hardware. An accent wall of Cavern Home wallpaper adds interest and ties the finishes of the room together.
Walking down the stairs will lead you to the master bedroom which features floor to ceiling custom cabinets at the bed wall, deep drawers below the platform wall, and custom closet with sliding doors. Access to all of the cabinets was a must, even at the tippy top, so we designed a library ladder that could be used on the closet or bed side, with a central resting place between the windows when not in use. The overall aesthetic is warm, clean and minimal, with white cabinets, stained European white oak floors, and matte black hardware. An accent wall of Cavern Home wallpaper adds interest and ties the finishes of the room together.
The rug in the sunken living room is from West Elm.
The rug in the sunken living room is from West Elm.
Walking down the stairs will lead you to the master bedroom which features floor to ceiling custom cabinets at the bed wall, deep drawers below the platform wall, and custom closet with sliding doors. Access to all of the cabinets was a must, even at the tippy top, so we designed a library ladder that could be used on the closet or bed side, with a central resting place between the windows when not in use. The overall aesthetic is warm, clean and minimal, with white cabinets, stained European white oak floors, and matte black hardware. An accent wall of Cavern Home wallpaper adds interest and ties the finishes of the room together.
Walking down the stairs will lead you to the master bedroom which features floor to ceiling custom cabinets at the bed wall, deep drawers below the platform wall, and custom closet with sliding doors. Access to all of the cabinets was a must, even at the tippy top, so we designed a library ladder that could be used on the closet or bed side, with a central resting place between the windows when not in use. The overall aesthetic is warm, clean and minimal, with white cabinets, stained European white oak floors, and matte black hardware. An accent wall of Cavern Home wallpaper adds interest and ties the finishes of the room together.
West Elm chairs are paired with a locally crafted wooden table.
West Elm chairs are paired with a locally crafted wooden table.
In a guest bedroom, the “Olivia” pendant from West Elm.
In a guest bedroom, the “Olivia” pendant from West Elm.
Modern Two-Tone towel rack by West Elm, $49 A perky rack with a straightforward purpose and a price to match. The wood can help add a warm touch to a cold bathroom.
Modern Two-Tone towel rack by West Elm, $49 A perky rack with a straightforward purpose and a price to match. The wood can help add a warm touch to a cold bathroom.
CHESTER TUFTED UPHOLSTERED CHAIR We love this update on the ultimate male seating, the Chesterfield. It has the heavy, classic lines but this version incorporates a more squared-off shape, and West Elm gives you so many fabric options.
CHESTER TUFTED UPHOLSTERED CHAIR We love this update on the ultimate male seating, the Chesterfield. It has the heavy, classic lines but this version incorporates a more squared-off shape, and West Elm gives you so many fabric options.
Felt Square Pillow Cover from West Elm, $34 from westelm.com
Felt Square Pillow Cover from West Elm, $34 from westelm.com
Boxwood Round Wreath from West Elm Nothing says welcome like the warmth of a vibrate and lush green wreath.
Boxwood Round Wreath from West Elm Nothing says welcome like the warmth of a vibrate and lush green wreath.
These beautifully grained raw wood boards from West Elm are a prep surface and serving platter all in one. Designed for serving charcuterie and cheeses, they also transport snack bowls and appetizer plates with ease.
These beautifully grained raw wood boards from West Elm are a prep surface and serving platter all in one. Designed for serving charcuterie and cheeses, they also transport snack bowls and appetizer plates with ease.
A West Elm dining table was paired with vintage dining chairs Doman scored on Facebook Marketplace.
A West Elm dining table was paired with vintage dining chairs Doman scored on Facebook Marketplace.
In the second bedroom, an IKEA bed and West Elm rug bring a sense of playfulness, complemented by a pendant light from Muuto.
In the second bedroom, an IKEA bed and West Elm rug bring a sense of playfulness, complemented by a pendant light from Muuto.
Saddle bar and counter stool by West Elm, from $369 Upholstered chairs offer more cush for your tush but take up more room. It’s 20 inches wide, so you won’t be able to squeeze in as many stools, but those who manage to snag a seat will be rewarded with a plush perch. The back rises 11 inches from the seat (set on a swivel) and offers contoured arm rests. westelm.com
Saddle bar and counter stool by West Elm, from $369 Upholstered chairs offer more cush for your tush but take up more room. It’s 20 inches wide, so you won’t be able to squeeze in as many stools, but those who manage to snag a seat will be rewarded with a plush perch. The back rises 11 inches from the seat (set on a swivel) and offers contoured arm rests. westelm.com
Wing chair by James Harrison for West Elm, $1,299 A leather seat, like this streamlined version of a wing chair, works like a tailored jacket: It matches everything and looks better with age.
Wing chair by James Harrison for West Elm, $1,299 A leather seat, like this streamlined version of a wing chair, works like a tailored jacket: It matches everything and looks better with age.
West Elm's Bliss sofa has a tailored silhouette which bely its cushy, down-filled upholstery. The linen weave fabric option in Cayenne best approximates Pantone's 2015 theme. $1,399 at West Elm
West Elm's Bliss sofa has a tailored silhouette which bely its cushy, down-filled upholstery. The linen weave fabric option in Cayenne best approximates Pantone's 2015 theme. $1,399 at West Elm
Kalia, just outside the playroom, overlooking the courtyard and the Chinese elm around which the entire interior was built.
Kalia, just outside the playroom, overlooking the courtyard and the Chinese elm around which the entire interior was built.
The door opens directly into the main living space, where a Room & Board sofa joins a chair and ottoman from West Elm. The wood-burning stove is from Morsø.
The door opens directly into the main living space, where a Room & Board sofa joins a chair and ottoman from West Elm. The wood-burning stove is from Morsø.
Kitchen cabinets in Japanese elm are topped with Calacatta marble and wraparound concrete for the island.
Kitchen cabinets in Japanese elm are topped with Calacatta marble and wraparound concrete for the island.
The architects incorporated sustainably sourced parota wood into the living room’s sunken seating area. The Turn Tall side table is from Blu Dot, and the pillows are from West Elm.
The architects incorporated sustainably sourced parota wood into the living room’s sunken seating area. The Turn Tall side table is from Blu Dot, and the pillows are from West Elm.

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