Overachiever
HOME OFFICE AND STUDIO REMODELING IN CARLISLE, MA
This third floor studio in Carlisle was designed for a client who works as a designer, and the level of detail in the space reflects that. A multi-level walnut countertop runs through the room and ends in a waterfall edge, giving the workspace a centerpiece that is both functional and carefully finished. Platt Cabinetry, our in-house millwork team, built the cabinetry around the specific demands of a working designer: open storage for portfolios and drawings, extra deep drawers for fabric and paint samples, and closed storage for equipment like a printer. Every storage decision was made with a specific use in mind.
The ceiling received its own design treatment, with millwork and integrated lighting that give the room a finished quality carrying through from the floor to the top of the space. A new dormer was added to create a dedicated area for meetings and thinking, separating that function from the main work surface. The majority of the room faces interior walls, so the windows were made oversized to pull as much natural light into the space as possible, which shapes how the room feels throughout the working day.
Home offices and studios in Carlisle and across the surrounding Middlesex County communities have become some of the most considered spaces we work on. Clients who work from home seriously tend to know exactly where a standard office layout falls short, and the ones who use their space for creative work have requirements that go well beyond a desk and a chair. Getting it right means designing around how the room actually gets used before a single cabinet gets built.
Platt Builders works with homeowners throughout Carlisle and surrounding Middlesex County communities including Concord, Acton, Chelmsford, and Bedford on custom home office and studio projects. If you have a space that needs to work as hard as you do, get in touch.