BestProfessionallyDesignedOfficeSpace:EgonWalesch-Remodelista

Best Professionally Designed Office Space: Egon Walesch - Remodelista
The winner of the Remodelista Considered Design Awards Best Professionally Designed Office Space is Egon Walesch of London.
The designer’s project was chosen as a finalist by Remodelista editor in chief Julie Carlson, who said...
...“I love a multitasking room and this one fits the bill: part library, work space, lounging area. I love the salvaged mantelpiece, and the contrast between the pale wood floors and the chalky blue walls.”
Egon Walesch’s Design Statement: The project involved turning a little-used upstairs sitting room in an Edwardian house in southeast London into a stylish and practical home office and library.
Q: What were your practical goals for the project?A: Previously, the space wasn’t a disaster but it lacked a clear purpose and wasn’t used very often.
At the same time, the room needed to house a desk/work space without compromising the relaxed vibe.
Q: What solutions did you find to your design problems?A: Probably the biggest issue to address was the layout. I had a hunch that would be the case, but the only way to know for sure was trying the furniture in different positions.
I like houses that reflect the different periods in which they have existed.
Q: What are your favorite features of the project?A: I love the color of the walls...
...Stone Blue by Farrow & Ball. Lastly, I really like the seating choices in the room: A Nick Munro–designed sofa is paired with a couple of original Ernest Race DA2 armchairs from the late 1940s.
Q: What advice do you have for anyone undertaking a similar project?A: As with everything, follow your heart.
Q: What was your biggest splurge?A: The project had a very tight budget, so there weren’t any huge splurges. Commissions in other cities/countries are also considered.
Q: What is your best secret design source?A: My favorite sources are where I can get secondhand items, whether it’s car boot sales, junk shops, or auction houses. See all winners of the 2014 Remodelista Considered Design Awards here:
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