Client Stories:
Home Office Bliss for Creative Consultant, Michelle Adams
client: Michelle Adams
location: Ann Arbor, MI
design consultant: Janice Fischer
What She Wanted
When she’s not on location for photo shoots or soaking in inspiration on her many travels, creative consultant, Michelle Adams, masterfully tackles her projects in the comfort of her quaint home in Michigan. Working with California Closets design consultant, Janice Fischer, Michelle set out to transform an underutilized room into a fresh and functional office that would keep her organized and motivated. Considering the space’s visible sight-line from most of the first floor, Michelle wanted a sleek system that would allow optimal storage, plenty of work space and an unobstructed view to outside.
I wanted to give Michelle a design that was equally functional and beautiful, marrying the look and feel of her entire home.
How we did it
Janice first addressed the room’s initial challenges, which included large windows spanning two of the three walls that were also low to floor where the system would be installed. Working closely with Michelle on an inventory of everything for the office, Janice realized that there were also items Michelle needed to store that were unique in size, such as portfolios. After their consultation, however, Janice proposed three, custom options to best suit the space and Michelle’s needs. To achieve a timeless, contemporary look, Janice used slab faces on the doors and drawers, no hardware and floated the portion of the system with the biggest sight-line that went under the window. Each option also included file drawers and covered shelving space for items Michelle did not want to have on constant display.
final result
I'm beyond thrilled with my new office. It has become a room that I'm proud to show my guests and that I truly enjoy spending time in. I'm definitely more productive as a result!
The completed system design features a chic, low profile and maximizes the room’s space for clean, open look. Simple and uncluttered, the system gives Michelle a place for not only her files, but also her oversized portfolios, supplies and fabric swatches, which are now right at her fingertips.
Design Details
Finish:
Lago Siena
Hardware & Accessories:
Concealed push to open hardware
Accents:
Solid wood drawer boxes with under-mount runners
Slab drawer faces
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