3 Interior Designers Transform The Same Home Office Space | Space Savers

3 Interior Designers Transform The Same Home Office Space | Space Savers | Architectural Digest

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We gave interior designers Lula Galeano, Laura Hodges, and Alvin Wayne a photo of the same home office space - then asked each of them to create a design for it in their particular style, however they pleased. Three artists, one canvas, each bringing something different to the space. See which designer comes closest to creating your ideal home office.
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Director: Jasia Kaulbach
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor(s): Shandor Garrison
Talent: Alvin Wayne, Laura Hodges, Lula Galeano
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Senior Producer: Alyssa Marino
Producer: Joel David Ahumada
Associate Producer: Josh Crowe
Field Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila, Julie Suronen
Camera Operator: Zach Eisen
Gaffer: Gautam Kadian
Audio: Brett Van Deusen
Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Sam Fuller
Special Thanks: Reeba Mehdi and the Team at Space Joy
Designer Portfolio Pictures provided by:
Nick Glimenakis www.nickglimenakis.com/
Jennifer Hughes jenniferhughes.com/
Hoshi Joell www.hoshijoell.com/
Eric Petschek ericpetschek.com/
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0:00 Meet The Designers
1:04 Walls And Shelving
3:37 Flooring
5:29 Windows
6:49 Furniture
10:46 Lighting
12:05 Art And Decor
14:13 Final Thoughts
15:10 Designer Talk
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@Archdigest Рік тому

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@cubzlad Рік тому

Ll0p00

@amerk1 Рік тому

Lula idea is amazing, for a tiny space you need to get a lot of lights and white colors. The best step to get the best option is to try 3d modeling and rendering. Good job

@themaddesigner 11 місяців тому

It would be so nice if you could provide us with the raw renders of the spaces so we could try our alternatives, too!

@nancyfox9019 2 місяці тому

What wallpaper was used? Love it!

@luffyskywalker7549 Рік тому

I feel like Laura is the only one that made an actual office. I don't know why Lula would think to put a hot azz fireplace in a small room and Alvin made the room feel so congested.

@galvinsgarden Рік тому

I agree. The only place I can imagine sitting in for hours and hours. Also, why would I need a daybed or fireplace when working in a tiny room?

@AdamGreyable Рік тому

She just wanted to make a lounge.

@millennialx9044 Рік тому

Lulas design was my favorite but it kind of missed the mark. The whole idea was a small office space not another living room I think Lula also has an issue with proportions. If that were life sized her design would look unbalanced, given the proportions using the book case as a guide it seems the built-in seating wasn't drawn to proper size.

@MohammedMhanna Рік тому

Me too, small room does not need fireplace, in addition it takes more space, may be if she replaces it with full wall mirror, I like the green room but with curve desk instead l sharp edge one.

@jlasf Рік тому

Yup. A fireplace you can't sit in front of? Why? She mentions a desk, but it is small and faces away from the window. What an awful place to work! Alvin has too much furniture and the curtain should extend to the window frame - it would fool the eye and make the window look bigger. (I always have Roman shades hung from the ceiling to make windows look taller and use curtains to make windows look wider.) None of them provide file cabinet space, although you could put some file boxes on Laura's wall. I would have put recessed lights over the desk - more work light might be needed. Laura answered the assignment. Alvin sort of did. Lula completely ignored the assignment and made a den, not an office.

@justinv.7697 Рік тому

Super cool to watch how three designers turned a home office into a hotel room, a living room, and a home office.

@NA-du4sf Рік тому

🤣 I didn't expect that passive aggressiveness but you’re not wrong.

@alexdelaloire8739 Рік тому

I'll be more productive in Lula's room not gonna lie XD

@Rubyisgrowing Рік тому

Haha bang on

@paolosalazar9919 Рік тому

lmaoo true

@tbillington Рік тому

Perfect description of each room.

@law-11 Рік тому

The 'Green Room' is very inspiring, and I now have more respect for a darker color as I thought it was a bad choice at first for a small space. By far the best IMO. Great job!

@feefees9796 Рік тому

i did too

@liv97497 Рік тому

Dark colors *can* look really nice in small spaces, but it's important to remember that lighting is key! If you have a well lit room, a dark color isn't gonna kill your perception of that space, but if your lighting isn't great, I would think twice about it, or at the very least consider where you may need to add artificial lighting.

@LeCrenn Рік тому

Yep. Green wins, hands down. Hers was easily the most functional design. I would have added drawers under that desk, or a file cabinet, but loved the wall of shelves and the L shaped desk.

@elizabeths4371 Рік тому

The green room was the best of the 3 being the most attractive, practical and functional - I would hire her!

@David.124 Рік тому

I really can’t decide on any of them and this is the first time in one of these videos

@sophiasnider749 Рік тому

We need a real, human, working middle class person to grade these because I want points deducted for moving windows, lack of desk, random daybed nobody asked for, etc. Like it would look beautiful in a magazine but that's where it ends for everyone except Laura. Shout out Laura.

@luga718 Рік тому

Architectural Digest for working middle class?😂😂😂

@DEVAEGIR Рік тому

Yep, the point I am making above (though I tend to go on for massively longer). This is an issue with many designers and interior decorators today: all style (real or perceived), little substance or practicality.

@sarahcampbell6673 Рік тому

And Laura moved the door to the right, which I would think is a much cheaper option than moving the window to the left.

@rheinhartsilvento2576 Рік тому

Agree completely

@libafried5840 Рік тому

Lula said she is putting in a desk out of the frame where you can't see it in the pic

@SeijinLaw Рік тому

Laura did an amazing job, clever choices and keeping productivity in mind while sticking to the brief. Lula was like "all the office stuff is out of the frame, trust me bro" Alvin is just out here ignoring the point of the video itself haha

@readygi Рік тому

When Lula said "let's keep the table out of the picture for the office", it was like saying let's not put the cooking appliances in the kitchen".

@galvinsgarden Рік тому

Exactly. Lula did not focus on the task. Instead, she got sidetracked by vases, sculptures, and fireplaces.

@palmerzona8244 Рік тому

Lula putting the actual work stuff out of frame was such a cop out 😅

@jmbwithcats Рік тому

Perfect comment, nothing more to add

@isabellewhite3505 Рік тому

Lula ignoring a desk was a no, no for me. Having the zodiac signs was very personal to her, which I am absolutely not into. All 3 had nice ideas, but I would choose Laura's design

@mrs1758 Рік тому

Im surprised none of them did a bigger window for more lighting. I’d do the window wall into a whole wall window

@tahaks Рік тому

That’s architecture. Not interior design

@mariartorres Рік тому

@@tahaks they changed the window from the right to the left, moved the door and eliminated built-in furniture… they could’ve put in a bigger window 🤡

@treenaclark4910 Рік тому

My office is the exact same layout and I turned my window into a door sized one.

@aishazeehanservia5183 Рік тому

Same thought bc in other episode they are changing the wall too. Also, i would move the orientation of the desk not to the wall but to the space. So we won't work with empty long space behind.

@fionamatu4996 Рік тому

I was waiting for the same too

@caioaugustus2478 Рік тому

For me Laura's home office was the best by far. In Lula's I was just thinking about the back of a person who just works with the laptop over the lap

@marshall3n Рік тому

She mentioned the desk is in front where the camera can’t see

@EH23831 Рік тому

She could have added an ergonomic chair, and have choice in seating

@stefanieastrid Рік тому

@@marshall3n that's just bizarre. What, if not the desk, is the most central feature of an OFFICE?!

@Charlie_Alpha_Lima Рік тому

Lula cheated. Her right wall has recessed shelving making the room bigger. You can't create space where none exists

@ChemioCat Рік тому

Lol, I was thinking "How old is she? Come back in 20 years and we'll talk dear!" 😂 And a tiny desk? Really? All three of them were using more table space for this video than what she built in the "office"!

@Lexivdb Рік тому

I do feel like Laura was the only one who was realistic. Like if when you call an interior designer, he will magically move your window and put a fireplace???? This is almost impossible without intensive change to your whole house.

@tashpointohhh Рік тому

NO RESTRICTIONS

@buzzkillroza499 Рік тому

The fireplace room, does it even have a desk? XD

@jeanduranko4157 Рік тому

There is nowhere to sit to view the fire place.

@tashpointohhh Рік тому

@@jeanduranko4157 the room is like 50 square feet 😅

@AARTpl Рік тому

You dont need to move your window, gosh, just mirror the design.

@cliffwoodbury5319 Рік тому

They need to have interior design shows like they have cooking shows because i could watch this all day. Many of the shows can be designed to be exactly the same but for interior designers.

@jason_ramos Рік тому

I recommend the show Interior Design Masters! There are currently 3 seasons and each week contestants have a prompt to design a space (office, room, store etc) and then they get judged on practicality, design and if it works. A designer gets eliminated each week if their design didnt meet the mark

@livelystones7773 Рік тому

@@jason_ramos Yes I watch this!

@mikitereszko2222 Рік тому

Yes exactly! Minus the spoiler thumbnails but that’s to be worked on

@simontaylor647 Рік тому

Not sure what country you're in but the Great Interior Design Challenge was a British show a few years ago, really good

@idajyrwa2180 Рік тому

There is, Interior Design as the others have mentioned

@NoraHelmer023 Рік тому

Alvin and Lula lost me a bit by moving the window: that is not often an option in remodeling interior space, and it seemed so impractical as to be a “cheat” on the design constraints. I liked the color scheme of Lula’s room best, but I think Laura designed the best office workspace. Great video.

@jtwillis9855 Рік тому

i think lulu and alvin moved the window to be across from the entry door-wouldve been simpler to reframe the door.

@ChemioCat Рік тому

Even if it is an option for them in these videos, there was some sort of column there I think - or something that belonged to another room, but it's closed off. Whatever it was, didn't seem like it could just be eliminated, it's even worse than moving a window!

@philemonvictress9662 Рік тому

Same. Lula’s color scheme to me was the best.

@David.124 Рік тому

Lulu’s was my favorite but everything at the fireplace and after ruined it. Instead of a hot fireplace in a tiny room (no air circulation for a fire), I would have put the desk there, a circle mirror above it and two wall sconces on each side

@Eye_spye Рік тому

One of the first things I learned in interior design school was functionality needs to go before aesthetics. If your space isn’t going to function then it being beautiful doesn’t really matter. And lula and Alvin, while beautiful, created spaces that weren’t functional. Laura’s space is so functional and also beautiful. Sure, she didn’t pull in a day bed or fireplace, but those aren’t needed and just clutter up the space

@goldwynnnavarro768 Рік тому

Laura is the only one who honestly came in to slay the assignment. It's easy for some designers to get carried away with their concepts when there is no budget to work with. Great job Laura!

@brianNJwatson Рік тому

Im surprised none of designs featured a wall folding desk. Love all the spaces but Laura’s feels the most functional and where I would get the most work done.

@TheAnnaK74 Рік тому

came here to say the same re folding desk.

@janesmith7288 Рік тому

I love Laura's design, but for me the green is too dark and open shelves are not that practical (unless you like cleaning). Lula's was interesting, but in my opinion she overdid it with that colorful fireplace full of clutter. A wall mount electric LED version would have been sufficient for an office or at least a smaller plastered version (matching the seating area).

@ValerieSmyls Рік тому

This too! It’s a great way to make use of a small space without taking away from the little space you already have

@brianNJwatson Рік тому

@@janesmith7288 I agree the green is a little depressing. Especially because she painted the ceiling the same color. I like Lulus color palette (excepting the fireplace) but its a very cool study lounge at best for me. Edit: open shelving keeps me from cluttering lol

@Coromi1 Рік тому

Why put a folding desk into an office? You are supposed to useyour desk most of the time that you spent in this room.

@cameron7938 Рік тому

My take away: someone created a good small guest bedroom, someone made a nice office, and someone mad a nice small apartment living room lol

@millennialx9044 Рік тому

Lol 👍

@whatevs1700 Рік тому

Spot on 😅

@rieekeerey5902 Рік тому

Lol exactly 🤣. I just thought I could be an interior designer, I would nail it better than they did 😬

@phyllislowe3942 Рік тому

Literally!! 🤣🤣🤣

@lisachen4707 Рік тому

Put all three together and you have an apartment! (Almost)

@VitoriaLobo-mf7xk Рік тому

I really liked Lula's overall idea for the office, the colors are comfortable and the lounge area is really nice, but I think a desk is an element that can't be eliminated from an office, once it's used for a handful of activitys, not just for a computer to sit on. Also, the fireplace is a little unecessary in such a small space. I would replace the fireplace for a desk and make the couch a little bit smaller, so it's more functional.

@KE-ew1ub 6 місяців тому

She said there would be a desk in the foreground as you come in. I like having a fireplace but the scale of this one is too big and I didn't care for the design of it at all.

@Lyonessi 3 місяці тому

I love working in front of a fireplace though! The constant sound of fire crackling inspires my flow mode - great for creative brainstorming.

@ErikaSteele1 Рік тому

Laura's was my favorite because it was functional and had character. I love how Laura and Alvin found something that resonated with each other's and Lula's designs. I noticed Lula laughed at the other designers work and focused on some obscure corner of Alvin's design. Speaks volumes.

@AmericanAsylum Рік тому

Totally noticed that! And anyone going to talk about Lula saying she didn’t add a tv-completely missing the need for a monitor?? Lol

@IncurablyCreative 9 місяців тому

@@AmericanAsylum”I didn’t put a TV in the room. Maybe because I’m not American.” Yeah, Lula certainly came across as a tad arrogant…

@Checkitsista2 9 місяців тому

i was looking for this comment... she barely even looked at laura the whole time. not a fan lol

@lynwill9946 Рік тому

I prefer the green room, l-shaped desk and wall of shelves.

@sadie513 Рік тому

It was the best for me as well. The other 2 look great but not as functional.

@thebastardgift Рік тому

I like elements from all of the designers, but the green room was my favorite. I would have made the window fit the entire back wall is the only thing I would have made.

@ricopoisson Рік тому

The only thing with that room I didn't like were te amount of open shelves and the amount of time you would spend to dust them off

@damnpam8259 Рік тому

I hope someone purchases a piece of art from Lulu's friends. She worked hard highlighting their pieces, but the room wasn't an office space. Alvin, sir, that was the hippest guest room ever but office space, no. Laura created an office space. She clearly understood the assignment.

@rebekahtablante327 Рік тому

Agreed! Laura was the only one that created an actual, functional office.

@NA-du4sf Рік тому

His office reminded me of a hotel. Yk? It's glam, it's cool, it has that color palette, and the "office" part is really just a console table with a massive lamp and a chair. Which is fine if all you need is a laptop, but it feels claustrophobic, like you're making out with the wall. I'm not even sure how comfortable people's legs would fit under it. Also, the main purpose of the room is to house guests. Overall, it doesn't really meet the brief. The tv and day bed have that same issue, they're so close together that I feel like my mom is going to pop out of the bushes to yell at me for damaging my eyes.

@mommymarine1756 Рік тому

I caught that too. She plugged everybody. Not everyone likes zodiac signs showcased.

@leonore3349 Рік тому

@@mommymarine1756 the zodiac signs were awful.

@valhallamcgaughey3720 Рік тому

Laura’s was the best by far. Lula’s was ok but it’s like she designed a random room and then put a laptop in it to say it’s an office. To be fair, that may work for some types of jobs, but not many.

@judyg9889 Рік тому

I absolutely love Laura's design!!! It's a classy, cozy, and extremely practical working office. Alvin's is way more about design than function. Lula doesn't get that not everyone just lounges around with a laptop; many people do actual paperwork, or art, or research, or any number of creative functions that absolutely require a decent sized work area.

@christopherchase4960 Рік тому

I wish they were given rooms they had to keep the bones of. It's not giving them "the same room" if they can change the windows and ceiling beams and other details.

@valhallamcgaughey3720 Рік тому

They were hired as interior designers, not home remodelers.

@christopherchase4960 Рік тому

@@valhallamcgaughey3720 exactly my point!

@lovemesomeslippers Рік тому

@@valhallamcgaughey3720 interior designers move windows. But I do agree that, for a challenge, the specs shouldn’t change.

@studiorose11 Рік тому

Yeah I realized when she removed the window in that tiny room. Thought that was interesting

@ImaneImane-ix2lh Рік тому

@@lovemesomeslippers generally , especially in ppartements,it is forbidden to change the façade . So changing the windows looked weird and unrealistic for me.

@ansbach74 Рік тому

I really like watching episodes like this. Of all the designs I feel like Laura's space is the one I would prefer to have as my office space. AD, thanks for sharing.

@Rubyisgrowing Рік тому

I love her design too, it’s so clever of her not to require a window move in order to make her design work

@willoweleven11 Рік тому

Me either. ❤ Laura’s design!

@rianamohamed300 Рік тому

Which one is Laura, the green one or the fireplace one.

@Rubyisgrowing Рік тому

@@rianamohamed300 green one!

@rianamohamed300 Рік тому

@@Rubyisgrowing yep, hers was most practical

@pushpanjali628 Рік тому

alvin and luna frustrate me so much bc of their way of designing. Laura is literally bringing life to the original sample with her design, her blueprint always harmonises with my idea of interior design 🧡

@alexdelaloire8739 Рік тому

I love Lula's designs cause I feel like she's having so much fun with the rooms!! I felt the same for Darren's designs (from the previos trio), he always had crazy ideas, not the most practical, and it always amazes me. Laura on the other hand is literally how a designer would design if they have an actual client, so I'm less into it (it's practical and all but I prefer when they go full artist mode)

@shaheerrahman4278 Рік тому

@@alexdelaloire8739 yeah, but Darren's designs are actually what they're supposed to be regardless of his creative freedom. Lula's office is simply not an office

@alexdelaloire8739 Рік тому

@@shaheerrahman4278 That's an office for me, maybe not for you but it is to me. I would work better in her office than the other two where I'll feel like I have to work and I don't like that feeling.

@lenn452 Рік тому

@@alexdelaloire8739 But what is unique about Lula's "office" ? When u look at it, it could easily be someone's room. It's just upen shelving, build-in seating and fireplace in common colors... Idk I wouldn't compare her designs to Darren at all. He was actually cool

@alexdelaloire8739 Рік тому

@@lenn452 I don't compare her design's to Darren at all, I just say she seems to have fun with her designs. Also, I didn't say it was "unique", I just happen to prefer it compared to the other two.

@courtneysmith6082 Рік тому

I appreciate the office achieved in the green room (and she worked within the space provided). Just as the walls can’t be moved to change the shape of the room in this exercise, the window shouldn’t be movable or elongated. It’s about working with what you got!

@kursatosmanoglu6888 Рік тому

The green room looks fantastic and real. Other ones seem out of touch to me though i love the idea of the day bed 😅

@IliaLAB Рік тому

Laura definetely won me over, added bonus is that she doesn't made me move a freaking window. Alvin way to add "drama" is top notch.

@krishnatejareddy869 Рік тому

Alvin's choice of colours and patterns make my eyes hurt, too many things clashing Oh dear Lula, you were told to design a home office and you turned it into a living room? People work on their laptops doesn't mean they don't need a desk. Also what's up with the fireplace in such a tiny room? Laura makes sensible design choices. Watching her in the other videos of this series I felt like she doesn't experiment much in terms of colour. Refreshing to see her make an interesting colour choice and a practical design where people can actually work.

@pushpanjali628 Рік тому

🤝we have a very similar feeling about this

@maxstro7033 Рік тому

she was busy promoting her art & decor she forgot the assignment

@alexdelaloire8739 Рік тому

I love Lula's design, I could have so much work done in an office like that. In Laura's office, I wouldn't be able to stay there cause it feels like like an actual office (and I hate working in an office). For Alvin, I wouldn't even put a foot in there.

@NA-du4sf Рік тому

@@maxstro7033 I'm glad I wasn't the only one put off by that, other people seemed to like that she was promoting her friends. Although I enjoyed how much thought she put into the shelf decorations and her explanations of them, when she brought up how her friends made them, it came across as unprofessional (imo).

@LearningwithLani Рік тому

I love how the different designs showcased the personalities of the designers. I appreciate that Alvin’s design considered that the office could double as a guest room but it was too “loud” and the TV could be distracting. Lula’s design was very comfortable but almost too cozy for a home office. I’ve never seen a home office with a fire place 😅 Laura’s was the most practical but also stylish.

@museobettywhatley8705 Рік тому

I feel like Laura's room is the most practical and calming. I LOVE that it's inviting without being distracting. I would probably add some kind of comfy seat or small daybed on wheels that I could store under the desk or on the wall after the big plant, but also move opposite the TV for a relaxing time or a change of pace.

@DadLogic Рік тому

A consideration that wasn’t mentioned is that you need a good background for your video meetings, along with good lighting so that you look professional on camera. The green room was great because the shelves and natural light would look fantastic in a Zoom meeting. The room with the daybed might raise some eyebrows, and the wallpaper pattern might look too busy on camera. Overall it was fun to see the different ways that the same room could be designed. It would be great to see more videos like this!

@laurenceapitz1678 Рік тому

great point ! also for zoom facing the window is ideal

@victoremisho9432 Рік тому

👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

@Coromi1 Рік тому

Can't the green walls reflect on your skin, changing your natural skin tone?

@LeCrenn Рік тому

Excellent point.

@deceam208 Рік тому

Good point. I hadn't considered it but Lula's design would struggle in video conferences since the camera would be trying to expose for both the person and the natural light in the background. It would doubly suck for people with a darker skin tone.

@nuna4077 Рік тому

Laura made all the right choices in this episode. Amazing office space. Beautiful and practical

@New2town Рік тому

Alvin’s ideas are exactly what my husband wants in his office ! A day bed, TV and simple desk facing the window and not into any open storage! For me, All three of them have ideas to take inspiration from !

@crunchevo8974 5 місяців тому

but really it's much more of a guest room with a desk lol. i mean cmon now lets not delude ourselves

@MochaLatteMilkChocolate 4 місяці тому

@@crunchevo8974 idk if you're someone who has breaks built into your schedule, a daybed for a quick nap works wonders lmao and tv if you need to project something or put some ASMR on in the background. The wallpaper is too dramatic for me though.

@karenkrosnick8725 Рік тому

I am always inspired by Lauras' work, She is such a professional!

@TibiDico Рік тому

Laura's transformation actually feels like a functional home office. Alvin's design feels more like a swanky lounge to me, with the super dark wallpaper. Lula's looks like a super cramped den minus the TV.

@CaseyBleu Рік тому

I am commenting again to beg AD for room dimensions! I love this series, But without dimensions the designers can really assume the room is any size they want. In previous episodes some designers assumed a room was massive - and some assumed it was modest ~ I specifically remember two weeks ago, one designer planning out the bedroom as if it was huge! The items she put in the room made it feel literally massive! And the other designers used realistic proportions and the room seems appropriate sized... Maybe its just me? But I really think DIMENSIONS would be greatly helpful as a viewer, and as a designer. EDIT: Its Lula! I just finished this episode, and she did it again. I understand proportions can make a room seem much bigger, But if you look at the render its even wider than the previous rooms! The sectional she used by the window? How is that realistic? It would be so tiny in real life! The way she designs the room makes it feel much bigger than it actually is - and not in a good way like, wow! you made use of this small space! - In a way where it makes me think, Does she actually understand proportion? Compare 8:51 and 9:25 / The rooms are completely different widths.

@RayPossibleGT Рік тому

If you look at the ceiling in Lula’s picture, they actually extended the walls further in which is why it is wider than the other 2. I think they should’ve been given a rule to that they aren’t allowed to break the structures to extend it. Same goes to the previous video where one of the designers extended the ceiling in his kitchen design for the arch look.

@vladimirsanchezgarci Рік тому

very this!

@CaseyBleu Рік тому

@@RayPossibleGT I didn't notice that until you mentioned it! She often does things like that in her designs. It just takes away from the whole " one space, three designers" concept when one the the designers starts altering the size / shape of the room.

@RayPossibleGT Рік тому

@@CaseyBleu Yeaa I had to take a closer look around to see if she actually extended the space because it does look suspiciously wider than the rest. I get that they can do whatever they want with the space but it still kinda defeats the purpose of making do what was given.

@niranjana9060 Рік тому

But if you look at 8:30 Alvin's image has the same proportions than Lula's. Actually it's just the picture that is zoomed in at some parts of the video, she isn't messing with the actual space. If you want to compare proportions amongst them you should do it with the "Final thoughts" section. 14:21 14:30 and 14:52. That being said I do wonder if they have a fixed set of dimensions, so that they don't go for a bigger or smaller room.

@erod5531 Рік тому

Laura's is the most practical but Lula's is where I would want to spend time. Alvin's day bed is lovely. I wish one or Lula's panels dropped down to be a desk and revealed a monitor. It would have been nice if they talked about desk position and wall colours as it relates to virtual meetings/calls.

@xoho3462 Рік тому

Agreed, also with a normal long desk instead of the sofa, it’d be close to perfect.

@claudiama3560 Рік тому

Imagine if instead of the fireplace she would have snugged a desk in that space. Perfectly placed, with light coming from the left (best direction for screens) and every time you get tired from sitting on a chair you can take breaks and relax on that couch.

@niksiesm Рік тому

I’d love to have Laura’s design for my home office! Beautiful!

@Anais_Frenchy Рік тому

As usual, Laura's space is gorgeous AND practical Lula's space is gorgeous, dreamy, it feels original and fancy but not so sure about "practical" without any desk I'm surprised by Alvin's space to be honest. I usually really love his design but this time, as practical as it was, I wouldn't be able to work or sleep there! The wall paper is a HUGE no for me.

@Angelina_Rose Рік тому

Lula said the desk would be at the entrance of the space, and that's why it's not shown. Not the best placement for a desk imo.

@NA-du4sf Рік тому

@@Angelina_Rose It kinda came across like she just didn't want to deal with making the office work as an office so instead of designing that part she purposefully put it there to avoid it.

@alexdelaloire8739 Рік тому

@@NA-du4sf I mean, in some countries and cultures, having an office is not that common. For example I don't have an office, I work in the living room with my family the aunties, parents around and the kids who come talk to me LOL. I feel so lonely in an office, it is stressing me out. So Lulu's design is perfect for my type of working process

@Angelina_Rose Рік тому

@@NA-du4sf I agree! After all, no client!

@NA-du4sf Рік тому

@@alexdelaloire8739 I get what you mean, what defines an office differs from culture to culture, but considering the brief is to design an office space, it's safe to assume that having a productive at home workspace is important. Especially an individual/quiet one since the room isn't really large enough to comfortably host people. So for you, it sounds like you'd probably prefer a desk in the living room, so there wouldn't be a need to designate that room (if it was yours) as an office. Instead it might be better used for storage or as a closet or something.

@avengerwidow9 Рік тому

i am absolutely in love with laura's design! the green color is very calm and comforting, and the wall of shelving with all that decor is creates such a nice feature and background.

@PhilomathWizard Рік тому

Lulu's aesthetically wise was my favorite but Laura's really felt like a home office, a place you can sit and work.

@crunchevo8974 5 місяців тому

yeah... it's a cozy livingroom with no tv and less of an office though.

@swinter2715 Рік тому

I love the green room by Laura Hodges. It is calming, natural and functional. I love the desk around the window and the plants. Only thing missing is a cat bed around the desk because my cats always come to work with me.

@victoriasenn3818 Рік тому

replace the fireplace with the desk and Lula has my favorite design!

@tmashiri Рік тому

Alvin's space looks so tight lol, Lula makes extremely beautiful spaces that I would never leave and Laura makes such rational and beautiful choices spatially

@dahterrasse 10 місяців тому

My favourite detail in the green room is that the desk is flush against the shelf so it's more like an extention of the shelf rather than an isolated piece.

@Charlie_Alpha_Lima Рік тому

I love Laura's design the most. It's very functional, practical and looks great. Although I'm not a fan of green, I really like it here especially with that giant pot plant. Would love to see her space with Alvin's wallpaper on one of the walls.

@jdp486 Рік тому

Lula seems unfamiliar with the needs of people who actually work from home full time. Maybe she has a team of people that actually work in CAD for her. Can't be her, because she didn't think a desk and external monitor were important.

@ultimateclotiluver Рік тому

Yea, the design seems a bit pretentious. And no shade, but all of Lula's designs seem out of touch to me.

@ericfisher1737 Рік тому

She's great with texture and color but in terms of utilizing the space in terms of functionality, I have to agree. This is not a space to get work done in, let alone an office

@hilarysmartt5809 Рік тому

I disagree, her designs are breathable, a feeling of freedom, one that can allow for proper rest and creativity

@giadalucchi509 Рік тому

Yes, not only a desk, but also a confortable chair!! People who work from home stay a lot of hours sitting, so you need a comfortable chair or you'll have back pain everyday

@David.124 Рік тому

I mean at the start of the video they do emphasize no rules or clients. So this is what she would do if she didn’t have to consider realism

@29lookingood Рік тому

Okay, where to start. Personally Alvin's room is too busy for me. Not my cup of tea. Laura & Lula have my vote. I'm edging more towards Laura, without the green walls. Her use of plants to ground yet energise and the layout of the room works. However Lula's room has so much that works. I love it, but it's so cosy I wouldn't get any work done 😅😅 Really loving this series. Such an inspiration. More please 👍🏾🇬🇧💙

@addisa5826 Рік тому

I love that u added the flag🤭 REPP

@chantallooyen7210 Рік тому

Laura’s is the best. Holistic Interior and most functional- and a wonderful flow. I would have added some closed storage below the open shelves though for files and office supplies. Love the green box! Also great that she used the window as it was, and the L-shape desk is the most functional.

@interestingfacts6785 Рік тому

I love Lula's design. That gives me a another level of peace of mind. It looks so airy.

@sambeveridge2887 Рік тому

Maybe the brief was not specific enough but these people have certainly not designed for a real, work-at- home home office. Only one included a possibly ergonomic chair. One has the window directing glare onto a computer.

@alexdelaloire8739 Рік тому

@@EvelynM-vlogs Same!! I like working while being surrounded by people, it makes me very productive cause I'm not bored by sitting on a desk. So Lula's design is perfect to me (Yes, she specified there's a desk but even without I can go with it...I'm used to work on the floor on on couches lol)

@EvelynM-vlogs Рік тому

@alexdelaloire8739 the only thing I would change, is to make the tiny lounge table a pedestal one about 24" wide, and I just accidentally deleted my original comment while sitting at my dining table, so desk surfaces aren't perfect either.

@primrosedahlia9466 Рік тому

I was thinking the same. As someone with a degree in OT I thought these people have not thought about ergonomics at all. I'm sure the difference in professions and personalities will affect the way a person work from home, and in some cases sitting on a couch with a laptop is doable, or watching a huge TV screen that's placed way to high on the wall might work for 30 minutes... But for people who sit in front of a computer the entire working day, a proper ergonomic desk set up where the hight of the desk, the hight of the computer screen, a good ergonomic chair (I could go on) has to be individualized to the persons (client) needs. It doesn't matter how fancy an interior is, if it's not functional. It seemed as if they didn't really get any details to follow for their assignment, so if it was just about designing a home office that they personally would use, then I can see why they chose what they chose. I found Laura's green office to be the only one that might be able to meet some ergonomic needs (minus the TV screen) if it was for a person working all day on their laptop. Alvin's design seemed better for people who don't actually work from home but prefer to have an office space for the rare occasion they do need to work on their computer at home and wanted to use it as a guest room in addition to that. Lula's design felt more like a small library where you could get creative, sit and read, but not use it for a full workday of computer work.. So I guess it would all depend on the client and if that person actually needed an office for 100% desk work.

@EvelynM-vlogs Рік тому

@primrosedahlia9466 I thought the best way to work ergonomically was to NOT sit in a chair for very long. That would def be the end of my back's ability to continue on with other projects for the rest of the day.

@primrosedahlia9466 Рік тому

And you're absolutely right about not sitting too long in front of a computer. it's adviced to find a work routine that works for you, like taking breaks in between and go for a walk around the office to get something to drink, do some light stretches etc, whatever makes your body feel comfortable and is accepted where you work. There are huge differences between companies and how they deal with stuff like this. But the problem is that a lot of people are so stressed out that they forget to do that and work for long intervals and with poor posture. But ergonomics is important. If you get a good chair/table etc and those are the right height for you - then it's much easier to sit in front of a computer than if you don't have that

@cherieodell9048 Рік тому

I really like Lula's L-shaped couch and how she adjusted the window and added shelves. The fireplace idea was a good thought to help with the awkward shape if the room, but I think instead of that she should have incorporated a desk that helped with that problem. Maybe a glass desk or something. Laura's idea was more practical, but it seemed very simplistic and cramped. I don't think the plants would survive in that room, and overall, the office seemed kind of dreary and closet-like. Alvin's light fixture was very interesting and seems like a good idea to help with the long skinny room. However, the wallpaper was too busy and the furniture made the space seem very cramped. I like getting ideas from different designers, but I would be hesitant to actually have someone else design my space for me. It's interesting to see their ideas and thoughts, but people are obviously so different, and a space needs to reflect your own ideas quite a bit is my thinking.

@readygi Рік тому

totally agree. I like the architectural built ins in Laura's and Lula's office. But Lula's space was screaming for a desk instead of the fireplace. That would've been a great and functional office. But love their thought process and creation. I am a designer as well and these are great to learn stuff.

@marisstaff7019 Рік тому

Ivy you hired one, they would work with you to get you your dream house, however for this video, they were asked to just be creative and do whatever they want.

@doriluz94 Рік тому

I commented the same thing about Lula's room 😂 I think my problem with Laura's room is that the shelving going all across makes the room longer, therefore less wide.

@flysmask Рік тому

Yep, in terms of layout, Lula's my favorite, but that fireplace is weird, and I think some darker colours would be better for a home office to keep the calm. Laura's place is too cramped, and as someone with a desk right by a window, let me tell you it isn't nice, because often times the window lights are too bright so I have to put down the blinds, so where Lula put the fire place, a desk would be perfect. I think a pull-out desk would be good by the couch for working when it's not super bright. I also love the fact that Laura's design as a good couch for resting.

@andrisgailitis Рік тому

@@flysmask about the desk and window situation, it really depends which side is that window facing. If there is gonna be sun shining directly you can really have the screen facing the window, you need to have the back side of the screen to the window or somewhere really away from the window

@marci5747 Рік тому

I love the way Lula divides the space in two so it doesn’t feel so much like a hallway, but it would’ve been more cleaver use something other than a gigantic fireplace! I do think her space has the nicest feel, if you don’t lit the fire of course 😆

@mfss3881 Рік тому

I actually love what Lula did for the room, I think it needs a desk but a work room with a fireplace is actually really nice in really cold places. I always have cold limbs so I love having warmth in my work place. I also spend a lot of time in the study reading so those soft couch thing seem so comfy.

@AmandaMcCarterWrites Рік тому

Lula's office is going to get so hot with that fireplace in there. Such a tiny space? Hard no. Laura's looks the most comfortable and practical.

@scribe712 Рік тому

You have a good point about the fireplace being on in such a small space. It would definitely get hot even in winter.

@Shooky_pink Рік тому

I like lulas L shaped couch so much but maybe a slim fitted table right in front facing the entrance of the room wouldve been a great add on. While I very much agree ideas flow better and freer on a comfy couch than a stiff desk chair when it’s time to actually put in the concrete work I would like a table to help with posture and have available surface area for things.

@victoremisho9432 Рік тому

Always love seeing Laura's work ❤️. Much respect to the other designers as well, this is a great series. 👏🏾

@alexeloriaga8285 Рік тому

I think Laura got the closest to the prompt of a home office. Lula's felt like a parlor or sitting room that somebody decided to work in and Alvin's felt like there was an office space in a guest room. All three designs look straight out of a magazine and they're all clearly talented. Props to Alvin for not moving the window though, that felt a little close to pushing the limits of what would be possible if a client asked you to design a home office in a room like this.

@bellareid3488 Рік тому

The lady in the purple designed an office without a desk? She did not read the assignment. An example of the designer's personal opinion overshadowing function.

@idorski9979 Рік тому

She did mention at first that the desk was at the entrance and can’t be seen from the angle we’re looking at. The room is beautiful Nd as someone mentioned, the fireplace is unnecessary specially in such a small space and the desk could have been place there instead.

@ladyroza3977 Рік тому

@@idorski9979 it a easy and lame excuse to make on her side, she don't want to make a office so she tell the desk it out of frame...she miss the challenge on many point...it a living room not a office and please who change a window like that, it a very expansive change for Notting...

@Rubyisgrowing Рік тому

However you feel about the individual designs, I love that these designers remind us we can go bold in small spaces

@veraorthlieb Рік тому

Two of the were so casual about moving the window. Holy cow!

@TremblingQualifier Рік тому

I am here again after watching the bedroom one. Alvin designs for hotels, I like Lula's warmth and comfort but it needs a desk. Laura is the most professional and appealing again. :D

@blackcatplaypompeii529 Рік тому

These three designers are PERFECT to compare and contrast. This video format is FASCINATING and so paradigm-expanding. Thank you to all.

@Blant4984 Рік тому

Wow great work by all three, my favorite is Lula's design apart from the fireplace, she did an awesome job. Laura and Alvin's design are great too

@anitabarbara9005 Рік тому

I love the representation of three different work experiences and personalities. Alvin’s gives me therapist home office vibes.

@tasmeyahdawjee920 Рік тому

Laura all the way, it's so warm and inviting. Functional to work in. I'd add some macrame and a comfortable seating space

@gildaolsen2888 Рік тому

I really liked the actual office in green, because of it's practical layout. The one with the chimney is fantastic but not really an office. And the one with the wallpaper is truly elegant, but lacks shelving. Each design has its own strengths. Thank you for your creativity.

@rebecca-2778 Рік тому

Wow, all 3 killed it. I love each room for a different reason. Great series, and I feel like I learned a lot watching these videos.

@sydney7035 Рік тому

I love this series! I love the designers walking through the creative process and watching their vision come to life in their unique styles. Something I’d also love to see is a video of the designers transforming a studio apartment as a challenge.

@amylouise3624 Рік тому

I'd absolutely hate going to work everyday if my home office looked like the one Alvin put together O.O It looks like a prison cell.

@ArtTheSinger Рік тому

I like it. That’s a room that has to be seen in person.

@IGuess... Рік тому

I thought prison cell too!!!!!

@loveit2910 Рік тому

@@IGuess... I thought it looked like a room in a monestery. It even had a sort of a cross on the unit.

@AndoCommando1000 Рік тому

I thought Alvin's room would be absolutely fantastic as a high end spa massage room or for a very fancy physiotherapy room. I definitely wouldn't choose it for an office, but I liked his vibe and aesthetic nonetheless.

@TriniMiss06 Рік тому

@@AndoCommando1000 yes, spa vibes is what came to mind.

@diyshiitake6733 Рік тому

It’s so crazy how when given a blank canvas we all come up with different visions. They were all so good! ❤

@Bertie_Ahern Рік тому

Love them. All the rooms hit the brief in different ways. They all make the space so much larger and soooo much more functional.

@lindalb9519 Рік тому

Number two is nice - but, I prefer the green design. I love the straight shelving.

@starveartist Рік тому

I think Laura's is the most comfortable as an actual work space. Alvin's is great for a more masculine professional vibe. Lula's is a beautiful space but feels more ambiguous,, like a narrow hangout space, but not really as functional as a guest bedroom or office. I love the built in bench and how Lula used the space by the window though.

@SingingGinge Рік тому

Laura, please design my whole house ! Each time I see you design one of these spaces, I fall in love.

@elisatseng6286 Рік тому

Lula’s design is absolutely amazing and just gorgeous!!

@katerepko3662 Рік тому

Laura's green room was gorgeous! She had me at wall-length bookshelves and continued positively from there. I loved Alvin's wall paper and Lula's wrap-around sofa, but overall, Laura's office would be a dream for me.

@jazzseaman7631 Рік тому

Three very different designs..all beautifully executed. I love to see the finished rooms from these three designers!!

@fredfredburger5150 Рік тому

The green one is the best office but the one with the fireplace would be a nice (but tiny) living room.

@dhivyaravindran Рік тому

Lula, you definitely need a desk and a big one and a one facing the window. That's like practical and sensible home office design 101.

@MohammedMhanna Рік тому

I agree

@leisongivangomo4478 Рік тому

These are great spaces! I like the green office the best however! Though there are aspects of the other two I would borrow to enhance my green space

@user-iz4op3eg4n Рік тому

Laura’s design 😍 gorgeous, applying natural factors to an office space will definitely help with productivity.

@susanavenir Рік тому

"So I moved the window." 🤣

@noelmilleryoga5993 Рік тому

Laura's is my favorite. It's also the most accessible. People of almost any budget would be able to achieve that look.

@buttcheeksguy Рік тому

I have an idea for @Archdigest, why not have a series where you go into interior designer's own houses and do a tour? it would be interesting to see how interior designers design their own spaces.

@annabazhan8675 Рік тому

The green interior in a small space is fantastic! I love it )

@gandhirasgo8342 Рік тому

I really enjoy watching these three and their designs slowly coming together.

@monsebuenano5160 7 місяців тому

Laura’s design is very useful for people who needs more than just a laptop. I dream with this space 🥺✨

@mayaedmond2609 Рік тому

Omg! Choosing a favorite for this one was hard- I truly love elements of all three. Laura’s design is practical and includes a screen which is important for me personally and can’t forget plants in a workspace! However, that day bed is luxurious & I need a fireplace in my office now 😅 Love it all!

@jane5049 Рік тому

I’m always so excited when another installment in this series drops. So inspiring and thought provoking. Keep them coming, AD!

@topclosetsacto5313 Рік тому

Loving this series.

@janelleespinosa6247 Рік тому

I think all 3 were so creative, I loved watching how they all put this together.

@riddhidoshi2335 Рік тому

Lulas designs are really out of the box! A fireplace, who would've really expected that. Maybe an office to get inspiration from for creative fields...

@tneprescintr Рік тому

This is a cool exercise. The only space I think I would not be able to work in for long is Lula's, which is a pity beacause I actually love the way it looks. Having a lounge corner is very nice to relax and have ideas, but in order to develop those ideas, I need a good ergonomic chair and a desk.