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North Vancouver
September 2025

Custom Home Office Built-Ins

A full wall of custom built-in cabinetry and shelving transformed an underutilized spare room into a functional and beautiful home office. The design maximizes storage while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic.

Custom home office with built-in shelving

Full view of the custom built-in office system

Detail of floating desk and cable management

Floating desk with integrated cable management

Open shelving and closed cabinet detail

Combination of display shelving and concealed storage

The Challenge

The homeowner needed to convert a spare bedroom into a permanent home office. They wanted extensive storage for books, supplies, and equipment, but didn't want the room to feel cluttered or institutional. The space also needed to accommodate video calls with a presentable background.

Our Solution

We designed a floor-to-ceiling built-in system with a combination of open shelving, closed cabinets, and a floating desk. The open shelving creates visual interest for video calls while cabinets hide office supplies. Cable management was integrated throughout.

Project Goals

The client works from home full-time and needed a dedicated office space. The spare room had potential but lacked any built-in storage or character. They wanted something that would look professional on video calls while providing serious storage capacity.

Design Approach

We created a symmetrical design centered around the window, with the desk positioned to benefit from natural light while keeping the client’s back to a styled shelf section during calls.

Features

  • Floating Desk: 7-foot span with hidden cable channels and power outlets
  • Upper Cabinets: Adjustable shelving with soft-close doors
  • Open Shelving: Display areas for books and decorative items
  • File Storage: Two full-depth file drawers
  • Lighting: Integrated under-cabinet LED strips
  • Finish: White oak veneer with matte lacquer

The Result

A professional home office that rivals any corporate space, with storage for years of files and materials, all contained in a clean, custom-designed system.

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