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Ok so voting for these entires is closed. I still think its kind of tasteless to post about favorite before the contest is even over..

Also I'm sure Gregory can chime in with the dimensions but those two "offices" are ver, very small. These spaces (at least the sewing room) would have been used as storage for most people.

PS. I like the clothes out in the open. I think it breaks up all the white storage and gives that wall a little interest. I'd hate it if it were disorganized and random but this looks neat and visually interesting.

This is a great example of a new build that incorporates all the details that new homes typically lack. The architectural features and finishes of this home are gorgeous. The woodwork, tile, moulding and light fixtures are stunning and yet it still looks warm and more down to earth than much of the luxury homes that you see in the DC area. I love the contrast of the beautiful wood with the walls and it provides the perfect backdrop for all that photography.

I get where the "cold" comments are coming from but I think you need to take a second look, assume that these photos are a bit staged and that these are obviously meticulously tidy people - aside from that it really is quite warm.

This look is not attainable by everyone because it requires some $$$$ but I think we can all take away some inspiration here. I for one am thrilled to see a luxury home that isn't a giant drywall box of a mcmansion.

I think this is a good idea and a great start to this odd window placement/size problem but I think it could be executed better. Try using one rod (mounted a few inches lower than you currently have it) and get a third drapery panel to give it more fullness when closed. This will also create a better illusion of one large window rather than two.

Laure - I'm so sorry to hear about the break in. What a horrible thing to happen and especially just after you've moved in! I hope you are ok. It takes a while to get over the feeling of being violated and feel safe again but hopefully you can move passed that and make this place your home. Good luck!

My boyfriend and I have both been laid off and we live together in a small two bedroom apartment. The second bedroom is my boyfriend's "office" and I have my computer in an armoire in the living room. We've been spending nearly 24/7 together and surprisingly we haven't wanted to kill each other. I'm actually really enjoying it. When we were both working we'd come home and catch up on personal emails and reading and have dinner, watch some tv and go to bed. Now we have real conversations, cuddle on the couch, talk about our future.. I was afraid that it would do the opposite but its actually brought us so much closer.

I wish a little more information was given in this post. There are some interesting facts that could have been mentioned.

The building is a former warehouse and now has LEED Gold status.

Much of the building was funded by donations specifically earmarked for this project

The building is not just the office headquarters for employees but services to the community and patient support are also available here. I think that having a fun, interesting and good looking building is a refreshing change for cancer patients and their families who spend so much time in clinical hospital like environments.

Check out this page for more information
http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.khLXK1PxHmF/b.5069809/k.E12D/Our_Home.htm

I dont think the end tables or lamps are overscaled for the room or the rest of the furniture but definately dwarf the settee.

We've been hit hard by the economy this year too but we decided that getting a tree would be important. It makes the house feel warm and gets us in the holiday spirit. I think its important because we can't really celebrate in other ways without spending money. The tree was from home depot for $25 and I made a cranberry and popcorn garland to decorate it. We're going away for a few days at Christmas but we are here for the whole month before so why not enjoy the tree?