Tom & Caz

London, E11

A softened work from home zone within a Leytonstone family home

Tom and Caz wanted to add a work from home area for Tom with space to store their books. However, they didn’t want the new furniture to feel too office-like or overbearing in the room as it would also be a hangout area for the whole family, especially their son. They had a sofa which would sit opposite the desk with the screen doubling as a TV.

They opted for a central desk with a pegboard above, bookended by a shelving unit either side with enclosed storage at the bottom. Taking Tom’s height into account, our designer-maker Rowena made the desk a little taller than standard to make it more comfortable. And the adjustable shelves of the pegboard mean they can be moved to fit around Tom’s computer screen (and any future screens of varying sizes and heights).

The open shelving keeps the space feeling open and soft, with room for plants and ornaments as well as books. Curved edges throughout add to the gentle nature of the furniture, creating a space that can be enjoyed whether working or resting. For practicality, the enclosed storage is handy for tucking away office supplies such as paperwork and folders. All cables are under control, with cutouts in the desk and lower unit leading to a hidden socket within the cupboard.

Tom and Caz opted for dark blue Fenix for the central section, mirroring their sofa opposite, creating a river of blue running through the space. They felt the rest of their colour choices should give a muted but bright finish to bring a calmness to the remainder of the room. Our Seagull Grey paint was the ideal fit for the sliding doors, with white laminate shelves and solid wooden dowels above.

  • Please find our guided pricing here

    Each project varies depending on the size of your home, the complexity of the design and your choice of materials and finishes. .

    • Birch plywood with white laminate upper open shelves and solid ash dowel structure

    • Closed plywood lower units with sliding doors and adjustable internal shelves with solid ash dowel leg detail

    • Fenix laminated desk and peg board with pegs and shelving options

    • Internal cable management + socket access and cutouts

    • Capped handles to sliding doors

    • Delivery and installation

    • Approximate dimensions of project - W3610 x H2170 x D290-390 mm

    • Office chair

    • Computer screen

    • Any accessories shown

  • After submitting your enquiry and confirming a quote that suits your budget, you'll be allocated one of our highly skilled designer-makers and they will schedule a site visit, where relevant. Based on your requirements and personal style, we'll provide a digital 2-D design to visualise the project outcome. Your designer-maker will ensure the experience is stress-free, supporting important design decisions and providing tailored, design-led solutions. All Lozi furniture is then made in-house and if appropriate, carefully installed by the designer-maker and workshop team.

    See a full breakdown of the process here

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