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$I recently ask what you are wanting more of on IG and it seems there is an overwhelming desire for home office / desk / nook ideas. Now, we all know my kitchen workspace is a popular vista that has received a ton of traction. But, what is it about this image? Let me break it down. A floor-to-ceiling window is not only rare, it also adds the most alluring light as the shadows dance throughout the day. While it may seem counterintuitive to have obscured it by installing a floating “desk” in front of the expansive window, it actually punctuates the end of my kitchen. In doing so, I am highlighting the window and its backyard view. The desk surface is another feature people seem to love. The material is soapstone and was a leftover remnant piece from the stone yard. This is a great tip as many stone yards have leftover pieces that they are willing to sell for a fraction of the price. I also love how the horizontal surface dissects the overall vertical composition. With the overall aesthetic being minimal, I find that the decorative accessories should follow suit, keeping the look light and airy. The introduction of wood was intentional to add a touch of warmth. In terms of how the heavy stone is supported, there is plywood bracing embedded in the drywall and a custom rectangular frame was created in the exact size of the desk. The metal frame was mounted to the sidewalls and drilled into the plywood bracing. The stone rests upon the metal frame and the face of the stone desk overhangs beyond the frame ever so slightly, concealing the metal framing. It is true that many seemingly “simple” decorative decisions need to be considered in the construction phase—this is especially true in minimal design. Full story by @sacha.strebe on today’s eye-swoon.com$

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