House of the Year: Home Office
For the home office of our 2012 House of the Year, designer Barbara Kurgan, along with experts Shauna Alterio and Stephen Loidolt, created an artfully organized, thought-provoking studio for a husband-and wife team who work side by side, all day long. Big Ideas for Small Spaces Ever dreamed of having a 10-second commute? Here are 10 tips to pull of an enviable home-away-from-home office, via our 250-square foot studio cottage. 1. Elevate a standard desk. Explains Stephen Loidolt: "We prefer counter-height surfaces that encourage us to stand and move around, instead of just sitting and stagnating." Barbara Kurgan fashioned a tall, partners-style setup by pairing two Ballard desks and topping them with a custom box that provides a stealthy spot for stowing files and books. 2. Now, this is worth noting! Kurgan attached a roll of kraft paper to the end of the dual workstation, so Loidolt and his wife, Shauna Alterio, can scribble and sketch, then pull a blank sheet over the desk...
