Built-in desk is perfect for filing paperwork and household items. The floating shelves and glass cabinets compliment the bar that sits on the other end of the wall.

Mid-Century update to a home located in NW Portland. The project included a new kitchen with skylights, multi-slide wall doors on both sides of the home, kitchen gathering desk, children's playroom, and opening up living room and dining room ceiling to dramatic vaulted ceilings. The project team included Risa Boyer Architecture. Photos: Josh Partee

We created a built in work space on the back end of the new family room. The blue gray color scheme, with pops of orange was carried through to add some interest. Ada Chairs from Mitchell Gold were selected to add a luxurious, yet comfortable desk seat. Kayla Lynne Photography

A new skylight was strategically placed above this desk nook.

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Putra Indrawan

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz Design: Imbue Design

Hufton & Crow

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2013 Houzz