Well the New Year has begun and for most of us it is back to work today. I am running off to my regular job and leaving my “home office” behind (anywhere my laptop goes is my home office btw). Got me thinking about work spaces inside the home on this first official day back to work in 2012. I wish I had room in my tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills where I could add some floating shelves along a wall with my desk or work top right under – a place where I could really work. Makes for a streamline neat environment to get things done. Nice storage too.
I like the idea of incorporate floating shelves above a desk or work space. In case you didn’t know, floating shelves attach directly to the walls with brackets so they look like they are floating. Probably much more cost effective than built in bookshelves as well.
Here are two spaces to consider – one in a home office with wall-to-wall shelves, the other is in a bedroom with a few shelves strategical placed above the a small desk. Which do you prefer…THIS OR THAT?
I love the first use of floating shelves. I like that the third lower shelf is the desk itself. I also love the fact that shelves span the entire wall. Which do you like best? Or do you dislike the idea of this kind of shelving? Do tell!
Happy Tuesday!
xo
Coco
Photos: House and Home Canada; Sabrina Linn
I really like the first image from House and Home. Great use of space and looks beautiful!
Happy 2012,
Laura
Absolutely adore floating shelving. It is so clean and streamlined – forces you to stay organized.
I love the second picture. It’s warm and masculine with a nod to the traditional.
I have really been loving this look/idea lately. For some reason it looks so crisp and clean to me!
Love the white…looks so clean and the colors just POP! Love it!
Definitely the first one!!! I love the clean white bright colors, and it makes a great solution to a guest room/office which I am in the process of creating myself;0) thanks!
Love the first photo — clean, simple and gorgeous!
i love that the shelving in the first home goes across the entire wall. i would love to have a space like this! organization at it’s best!
Love the first one. It’s such a good idea, especially if you need to tuck some office space into another room.
DUUUUUUDE why didnt I think of this when trying to transform my tiny room into an office! Love this idea.
Bethany
http://www.powellbrower.blogspot.com
wall to wall without question!
I like the first one. It feels lighter and brighter.
Love the idea of floating shelves… The first one (white) I like better, they almost look like they were built in.
Happy New Year Coco! Loving #1.
I love the first one, but what about cord management? That’s one good thing about a desk. I guess one could always have a hole in the shelf or a shelf level outlet. I was going to get a smaller desk, but now you have me thinking shelves!
love the first image love love love x
Hi, love both!!! Beautiful!!!
Olivia
http://www.inandoutdecor.blogspot.com
would move immediately into the first office – thanks for the loveliness xx