New Office Transformation: Work from Home in Style & Comfort

This couple on Lake Hartwell felt like this grilling area on their wrap-around patio was a waste of space, and they needed separate offices. The husband is a life coach and thought it would be nice to be able to bring clients into his office without bringing them into the home. They are a very naturally-minded couple, and we could tell that they would want some bright, clean, but also earthy features. He also loved the idea of a lake view. We raised the floor, and removed some wall to open it up to the adjoining bathroom. Cosmetically, we left all the interior stucco, painting over it and the sheetrock in ultra white, and brought in a lot of natural textures with rough-hewn wood shiplap and framing. We installed an awning window so that he can open his window during ideal weather without the threat of rain blowing in. We closed it in with tall french doors that match the rest of the home's exterior. We installed a "mini-split" for heat and air, and finished the exterior with more rough-cut wood that will age well and show even more character than it does now. What an inviting space to work on your life!