Workspace of the Week: A designer’s dream
This week’s Workspace of the Week is NKeppol’s home studio:
I love NKeppol’s description for why there are two desks in this space for only one user:
The Aria desk holds two screens hooked up to a Mac Pro for digital work. To keep the Aria from catching the wrath of xacto blades and ink spills, I opted for a two desk setup, using the Ikea desk as the art table.
Knowing how you work is a requirement for setting up an uncluttered and organized space because you know exactly what you need and why. I also appreciate the drafting tools as artwork hanging on the wall, the shelf with a magnetic front is perfect for holding more tools and visual references, and the magazine pockets attached to the wall are another fantastic use of vertical space. I even love how the spray adhesive looks like an art element on the top shelf. NKeppol mentioned in the comments to the image on Flickr that he plans to lay a carpet between the two desks — I think it is a great idea and will protect the gorgeous wood floors. Thank you, NKeppol, for submitting your office to our Flickr pool.
Want to have your own workspace featured in Workspace of the Week? Submit a picture to the Unclutterer flickr pool. Check it out because we have a nice little community brewing there. Also, don’t forget that workspaces aren’t just desks. If you’re a cook, it’s a kitchen; if you’re a carpenter, it’s your workbench.
7 comments posted
Posted by Domestic Lioness - 06/17/2011
Two desks?! What a dream. That’s such a great idea, not only for protecting the Aria, but for keeping any one desk from getting too cluttered. So cool!
Posted by Lori Paximadis - 06/17/2011
I *loved* having two desks when I worked at the university, especially back in the day when computer monitors took up half the desk. It makes it so much easier to deal with non-computer-based projects that need to be spread out.
This is a beautiful office for a designer, with the neutral walls but little pops of color to keep it interesting. Well done.
Posted by Cal - 06/17/2011
It makes sense to me. I’ve been thinking about creating a big L with two desks to separate the “Work from Home” desk from the “Play at Home” desk.
Posted by Deb - 06/17/2011
This is great! I like having two workspaces, too — one for the computer and the usual bits and pieces, and another less structured workspace for reading, writing, and projects that require a bit more clear space.
But I would think twice about the rug…
For me, the real bonus of having two workspaces is the ability to switch back and forth with ease. At present, you could easily roll the chair from one to the other without even getting up. A rug might look good, but it might also make the space less functional. Besides, I’d want to see those gorgeous floors!
Posted by laurazz - 06/18/2011
Great use of space.
Posted by klutzgrrl - 06/19/2011
Oh man I love, love, love that colour. Gorgeous.
Posted by Tweetie - 06/20/2011
I love this! The wall color is soothing, the floors are amazing, and the two-desk set up is just dreamy. What a sophisticated yet fun place to work!
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