Working from home quickly shifted from a rare perk to a company mandate as traditional offices have remained closed due to the pandemic. Previously envisioned as a casual space to pay bills or check emails, home offices have now become an integral feature in Hamptons home design and renovation. Key upgrade elements include: more space, function, light, and style which marry seamlessly with rest of the home. Here’s how to make your office work for you.
NICE NOOK:
Bakes and Kropp custom multifunctional work station; bakesandkropp.com, 3253 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor
LET THE OUTDOORS IN:
Curated floral arrangements changing monthly, including Peonies and Garden Roses; starting at $75; millstoneflowers.com
SETTING THE TONE:
Desk organizers in embossed shagreen, starting at $150; aerin.com
DESK JOB:
Custom upholstered desks starting at $1,795; label180.com
THIS TIME IT’S PERSONAL:
Custom monogram stationery, starting at $400; PickettsPress.com
OLD SCHOOL STYLE:
Wax seals hand-pressed from original antique French designs of the 1820s. Set of nine seals comes with adhesive backing; $125; kathrynhastings.com
THE LIGHT IS RIGHT:
Thomas O’Brien Adolfo Desk Lamp, $529; circalighting.com
FULLY BOOKED:
David Francis Furniture Chippendale Étagère, Light Blue, $1,995; onekingslane.com
STAY CONNECTED:
Hand held portable projector which offers LTE wireless connectivity, and ultra bright projection that can be viewed in daylight. Works with popular streaming services, $849; cinemood.com
MAKES SCENTS:
Carrière Frères Room Spray, $72; nordstrom.com
IN THE HOT SEAT:
Bungalow 5 Chloe Chair, $820; DavisDesigns.com
