Room of the Week: A Derelict pool becomes a Home Office - Unique 'The house was a fixer-upper when we bought it real, "said Gary Richmond, recalling the time there 10 years old when he and his wife Elaine Walker moved into their house. An abandoned swimming pool swimming pool in the garden was an unusual discovery in a property of the city center, but it was in a pretty sorry state when the couple finally got round to renovate a few years' later.
'We run our own business so we always had in mind that it would make a fantastic home office, "said Gary." We kept pretty simple, but it is a wonderfully creative space and functional and the best thing is the shuttle - five seconds of our back door
Ten years after their arrival the couple are willing to move, but they will miss their eclectic workspace "as designers. we are always looking for the next project, but it will be hard to say goodbye to this place, "admits Gary.
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Who lives here Gary Richmond and Elaine Walker
Location Southampton
designer Gary Richmond and Elaine Walker Marche Interior design
'We run our own business so we always had in mind that it would make a fantastic home office, "said Gary." We kept pretty simple, but it is a wonderfully creative space and functional and the best thing is the shuttle - five seconds of our back door
Ten years after their arrival the couple are willing to move, but they will miss their eclectic workspace "as designers. we are always looking for the next project, but it will be hard to say goodbye to this place, "admits Gary.
Office Regards
Who lives here Gary Richmond and Elaine Walker
Location Southampton
designer Gary Richmond and Elaine Walker Marche Interior design
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the old pool was rudely ended when the couple bought their home, but a simple renovation they offered a car parking space, plus a spacious home office of the original layout. "It is an area of decent size, but it is essentially a very simple structure, Gary said. polished concrete on the floor and walls is the basis of an industrial type of diet that is full of creative flourishes.
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roof framework already exists and, after giving him a shot of white paint, the couple decided to keep it. "He's a tough, robust structure that certainly lends an aesthetic industrial type, Gary said.
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Gary and Elaine furnished space with versatile freestanding furniture that they were on wheels. A curved Arco lamp on a black marble base adds a touch of glamor, and arches over "the meeting table" of the couple, a snazzy eBay find. The basic stainless steel table and chairs complete Tolix industrial atmosphere, while the top of the oak table injects some warmth welcome to the regime.
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"Everyone thinks the bike is an art installation, but it is actually incredibly convenient and I use it all the time! "Says Gary. "It is on a winch and takes 10 seconds to get off when I need it, but otherwise it is an extremely efficient use of space that just happens to look good, too." A true sign of circulation New York is another twist that the couple couldn 't resist. "There was our name on all that, 'admits Gary. "Although we do not steal! They were sold in the last few years, "so we have broken one. It is quite a topic of discussion when we have clients in meetings.
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shelves of habitat and a clock were Ikea buys cheap and gay that match the couple plan perfectly. In practice, the two oak desks, Made.com, contain useful built-in storage, while 1970 tractor stools add another level of quirkiness to space.
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insulating panels on a roof side are not visible from the main house and are a discreet way to insulate in winter office. A power grid, built-in panels help power the studio with some energy to power over the house as well. "First and foremost, it is a fantastic space, but it is a luxury," Gary said. "A separate office five seconds of your home is a lucky bonus."
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An outer wall was already effectively protecting the office of the street behind. "We added the patio area at the front," says Gary. "It's wonderful having meetings here in the summer and, given that it is in the middle of a bustling city, it is very quiet with lots of privacy.
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the white wall has cut circles filled with blue glass, adding a nice detail in the meeting area. "When clients and friends to visit us, they are always very taken with the whole office, said Gary. "It is such a unique and interesting space."
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