2025 Wood Diamond Award Living Spaces: Home Office Under $10K Timeless Closets & Cabinet First Place
Timeless Closets & Cabinetry specializes in custom-designed storage solutions that combine high-end craftsmanship with elegant, functional design. The company creates boutique-style closets, home offices, pantries, mudrooms, and built-in cabinetry, each tailored to fit the client’s unique lifestyle. Every project emphasizes personalized detail, timeless aesthetics, and exceptional quality.
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At the onset of the remote work boom during the pandemic, the homeowner found himself in need of a dedicated workspace — one that wouldn't infringe on his wife's established home office. The solution was to thoughtfully carve out a personalized office in the basement, transforming an underutilized space into a highly functional, beautifully designed environment tailored specifically to his work habits and ergonomic needs. Design Challenges & Solutions: The client prefers standing while working, so a suspended lift was seamlessly incorporated, offering an elegant solution without the bulky appearance of typical sit-stand desks. The basement space presented several design obstacles, including awkward bump-outs and critical access panels. Rather than fight these challenges, we embraced them: The existing bump-out was skillfully clad in matching cabinetry material and topped with a continuous countertop, blending effortlessly into the cabinetry and maintaining a cohesive, custom-built appearance. Shelving units were carefully aligned with the bump-out, maintaining a clean visual line and enhancing symmetry within the space. An access panel to the home's electrical system was discreetly cut into the back of a shelving unit, preserving the aesthetic without sacrificing functionality. Technical Innovations: To further elevate the project, integrated lighting was added, requiring precise, on-site drilling for perfect placement and finish. All trim and visible finishes were crafted from matching materials, ensuring seamless transitions throughout the space. Electrical challenges were overcome by creatively routing whips from an adjacent room, allowing the lighting to be powered discreetly without any exposed wiring, preserving the office’s clean, minimalist aesthetic. Final Results: The completed "Elevated Workspace" is a true marriage of function and form — an intelligently designed home office that is as efficient as it is beautiful. Every element, from the hidden access panels to the customized standing desk solution, showcases a commitment to thoughtful design and impeccable craftsmanship.
Project Type: Residential
Project Category: Living Spaces - Home Office - Under $10,000
