Linden Study began as a box room that held spare furniture and little else.

The owners both work from home and were tired of sharing a dining table.

The brief

They asked for two proper desks, plenty of closed storage and a room that felt bright in the morning and quiet at night. They also wanted it to look like part of the home, not an office.

What we changed

We placed both desks along the window wall so each person has daylight and a view. Oak drawer units sit between them and carry shared supplies, with open shelving above for books.

Warm paint, a woven rug and a pair of soft task lamps keep the room calm after the sun goes down.

The result

The study now works as a second living room for the household. The dining table is free again, and the couple tend to stay in the room long after the work is done.