Making Music in the East Village
This study is used as a home office and as a guest bedroom. We designed built-in mahogany bookcases (not in the picture) with an extended wood ceiling to create a cozy spot for the armless sleeper. To add additional storage in we stole an unused hidden space and added coordinating mahogany book shelves. I can imagine snuggling up and reading a book there.
Perhaps my favorite part of this space is that ALL the surfaces (upholstery, walls, ceiling panels) are wrapped in a sound absorptive, light grey fabric. This all started because there is HVAC and misc systems that need to be accessible for servicing in the ceiling. I have a basic loathing for regular acoustical ceiling panels so we decided on the fabric wrap them and it grew from there. The all important lighting starts with a wall sconce in the reading/sleeping nook. (on a dimmer of course, as all my lighting is designed) The ceiling lights add great general lighting with the quality of LED. On the desk (missing from the picture) is task lighting. The glass block is shown in a reflection in the mirror above the sleeper which backs up to the master bath which has no natural light. Natural lighting is essential to good health and seeing colors well (makeup, etc.)
A wonderful multi-use room.