When we first consulted with the writers about re-thinking their office layout and furnishings, it was clear to us that they really wanted to get rid of the built in reception desk that remained from the former tenants. We thought it was worth considering the potential of the desk to maybe find an innovative use for it. In the end, they were right: The desk was unnecessary and its presence was disruptive to the overall feeling we ultimately want to achieve in the room. Task one: Demo the desk.
We kept the built in shelves as storage space for books and DVDs and added a few plants to bring a little extra life into the space.
The main goal of the project is to make the room more comfortable for two things: watching movies and having meals or coffee. Because the room is sort of an "L" shape with a small alcove and a lot of windows, it was a challenge to determine a good placement for the flat screen television and to maximize seating potential for movie viewing. Once we removed the built in desk, it became clear that the remaining long wall was perfect for the television and that a large, comfortable sofa for the corner of the room would add a lot of comfortable seating for movie viewing, reading, napping...
The alcove where the television had been is the perfect size for a small, simple kitchen. We kept the table and water cooler that they already had and added matching director's chairs, a small refrigerator, and a low hutch with a chopping block top.
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