10 Stylish Spaces Worth a Study
A productive habitat is a thoughtful one. Sometimes all it takes is strong natural light flow, a sturdy set of shelves, and (ideally) a WiFi connection more reliable than the coffee shop around the corner. However, these spectacular home offices and libraries from listings across the Corcoran network take things to another level, flaunting all the right ingredients to get the job done — whether that’s taking control of remote work, getting lost in a page-turner, or enjoying a few moments of carefree solitude.
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Push open a set of wood-framed, glass French doors to get down to business in this Denver home office. On one side: robust built-ins with enough shelves for books, photographs, knick-knacks, or anything else that will make the space feel complete when arranged in a series of rectangles. On the other side: windows that offer views of the City Park leafy neighborhood and a cushioned window bench to enjoy them. Hey, sometimes daydreaming is a part of the process. Entertaining? Keep the French doors open, and this area functions as an extension of the exposed brick-clad living and dining room.
Listed By: Paul Kourkoulis of Corcoran Perry & Co.
Twin windows overlooking Park Avenue could make any room a star, but this Lenox Hill residence aims for legend status. The library — adjacent to a glorious entrance gallery and a gracious living room — overlooks the iconic thoroughfare and boasts marvelous design and appealing aesthetics. Walnut paneling is accented by impressive wall and crown moldings, conveying a stately aura. Meanwhile, bookshelves are built into the walls at the front and rear of the room, including between windows and above the double-door entrance.
Listed By: Cathy Franklin of Corcoran’s East Side Office.
Tuck into an alcove off the living room in this San Francisco mid-century modern time capsule designed by Joseph Eichler — a celebrated developer of that era. A wood-burning fireplace with a brick hearth is a true tone-setter, lending the area a relaxed vibe alongside handsome wood paneling and voluminous windows with views of the treetops. Straight ahead, floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide aside to a private terrace, adding a touch of al fresco grace to the astounding three-bedroom residence.
Listed By: Stefano DeZerega and Hugh Groocock of Corcoran Icon Properties.
Treat yourself like the executive you are within this Santa Fe home office. Clad head-to-toe in wood, the room projects an imposing sense of style — aided by its beamed ceilings, custom bookshelves, fireplace with a carved mantel, and sheer vastness. Natural light cascades through a skylight, fostering an innately welcoming atmosphere. When office hours conclude, amble out to the rear pool deck to relax in a pergola-covered lounge, warm up beside the outdoor kiva fireplace, or enjoy a swim alongside artful landscape vistas.
Listed By: Deborah Bodelson and Cary Spier of Corcoran Plaza Properties.
Undeniably, this exactingly crafted Charlotte home’s library has a certain hypnotic quality. Rather than lulling you into a trance with its beauty, the patterned wallpaper and shiplap ceiling instead implore you to spend hours with a good book plucked straight from the built-in shelves. Depending on the situation, the space can also be a perfect place to sip wine from the climate-controlled wine room, hold meetings (book clubs or otherwise), or do a combination of both.
Listed By: Jessica Jenkins of Corcoran HM Properties.
Put down roots on the garden level of this Fort Greene townhouse and grow a harmonious home office. Atrium glass spans two stories of the home’s rear, opening the natural light floodgates down here, as well as on the parlor level above. It’s a sun-splashed setting that makes hours of sitting at a desk a breeze. A lengthy bookshelf encompasses an entire wall, standing at the ready for you to take a tome, traverse the hardwood to the other end of the room, and curl up by the fireplace for a few hours.
Listed By: Heather McMaster, Statia Grossman, and Natalie Pitta of Corcoran’s Brooklyn Heights Office.
The work hard/play hard dichotomy is seamless in McLean, at this six-bedroom, brick-bedecked estate. After all, there’s a billiards table inches away from the study. Yet, when the tough decisions extend beyond solids versus stripes, custom-made built-ins provide a suitable backdrop for gathering your thoughts and putting pen to paper. Oversized windows let you gaze into the lushly private backyard — featuring a swimming pool, a sprawling patio, and a grill — while the living room’s skyward ceiling and equally soaring stone fireplace are one door away.
Listed By: Francesca Keith of Corcoran McEnearney.
The office inside this St. Petersburg new dev is all business. Clean lines and minimal distractions make it an ideal locale to lock in and check things off the to-do list. Plus, because the home was completed this year, there is a sense of latitude to tailor the room to personal taste. Elsewhere, this impressive property blends American Foursquare and Craftsman elements and offers amenities like a saltwater pool, an outdoor cedar sauna, and an all-purpose suite above the detached garage that can serve as additional office space, a studio, or, as it is now, a custom bar.
Listed By: Liane Jamason of Corcoran Dwellings.
The family room of this duplex Back Bay residence doubles as an office, thanks to some substantial built-ins that incorporate shelving and a desk (not to mention several drawers) into one complete unit. However, working from the couch sounds just as nice and provides an effortless point to transition from working in front of the computer to relaxing in front of the television — the space also triples as a media room. Hardwood floors lead to a living and dining area flush with character, sporting a wood-burning fireplace, intricate millwork, and a south-facing bay window.
Listed By: Jack Tobin of Corcoran Property Advisors.
Fully renovated in 2020, this property spans over five acres and encompasses two houses. Every corner of the estate is a lesson in grandeur, and the home office is no exception. Resplendent wood paneling. Glass French doors. Gargantuan built-ins. Striking crown moldings and millwork. Gilded detailing, including on the chandelier medallion. Whoever sits at the desk here instantly gains an air of authority and wisdom. Elsewhere, discover further treasures, including a home theater, a rec room with copper ceilings, a temperature-controlled wine room, and an extensive patio with a stone fireplace.
Listed By: Joan Reimann of Corcoran McEnearney.
