Welcoming Home Office

A stark industrial home office is transformed into a welcoming space with some Scottish inspiration.

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Presented with a color wheel inspired by Scotland, Ian chooses the amber color of Scotch for the wall color, which adds warmth, depth and energy. He selects a contrasting gray for the floor color; a stylish linoleum with darker gray and amber cutouts reinforces the industrial style of the loft. A sliding door is built to cover part of the bookcase to cut down on visible clutter; the door, a coffee table and the new expanded workspace are built of the same natural tan laminate, which blends with the amber wall color. Scottish red accessories and photos of Scotland round out the welcoming office makeover. Ironically, the colors pulled from a traditional old culture succeed in bringing out the modern style of the loft office.

Did You Know? Orange is mentally stimulating, so it's perfect for an office.

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