Portfolio: Home Office Before and After

Portfolio Case Study: This client had the space, but it just wasn’t working for her. She felt overwhelmed by distracting clutter and a cramped desk set up.

The corner desk was too cramped for her papers and an essential second video screen for client calls.

Before photo cluttered desk portfolio — Before: Cluttered Desk jammed into corner

after photo home office portfolio — After: Home Office new desk + improved work flow

We discussed desk options the client decided on two table-desks for a bigger work surface. To use her space wisely the desks were arranged galley style, with a second table-desk against the wall for visual filing. We placed the second table next to the credenza file and she now has one long continuous backup surface for files and projects.

Before photo home office wasted space portfolio — Before: Home office wasted space.

After photo home office desk porfolio — After: Home Office Desk with view out window

Her desk area is now more spacious facing the door and away from that bleak corner. The client found a desk organizer to serve as a pencil drawer and replaced a motley collection of coffee mugs for her pens and Post-Its.

Before photo home office clutter — Before: Home Office clutter overflow, now neatly stored in closet (photo above)

I collaborated with this client and improved her home office using much of what she already owned. A few new items makes her workspace look professional and function more easily. She is excited about how she feels in her new home office.