I've been given my own room (about 12x13) to design as I wish. An amazingly difficult task as
my requirements appear to be a bit vague yet.

I am interested in any pointers (that may be in various directions) that may help me figure out
in more detail what it is I want.

So. This is to be somewhat eclectic. Multiple use.

Ideas of sorts that are elements of what I am looking for:
Art Deco flavors.
A relatively simple writing desk coming from out from the wall, oh about 2/3 way down the wall.
There is a window right beyond that. At the other end of that desk, in the middle of the room I
am thinking of a round or octagonal table of the same height as the desk. But this table should
allow seating for approximately six as I would like to be able to play cards or such. I am
thinking that it would be nice to have interchangable tops on this table. One top might be a
glass top that serves as a display case. Another top be a basic top as a general office work
surface. Another top something more useful for non-office work (model building, what have you,
something that can be nicked or what not). And a poker table top.

Along the wall next to the desk and then behind the desk (I'm imagining space of about 4-6 feet
to work with on the wall that the desk abuts) I'm thinking more along the lines of a built in
cabinetry. Lower part would be typical doors for storing office stuff or whatever. There might
be surface area at around the middle level. But then lots and lots of drawers/cubbies and what
not. Some behind doors perhaps and some not. Secret drawers. Etc. Farther up shelves and
such with possibly glass doors for display purposes.

This might possibly extend around the corner (and utilize the corner somehow) for another four
feet. Thus, in this area is the main work area (this would double as an office). Entertainment
would be around the main middle table but 'outside' the work area so to speak.

Opposite wall might have some sort of sideboard/sidetable with room for storage. Another wall
would have a decent amount of bookshelf room. Perhaps an art-deco style mirror or something
above the sideboard. Room for artwork along some walls of course.

I'm sure that is clear as mud, perhaps even a bit clearer than that.

The problem I have is where to start. I've already been poring through both woodworking books,
home office books and such. With little luck on ideas that appeal to me. I've done various
searches on the internet over the last few weeks ending up simply with sore eyes, sore back, and
frustration :-).

I would not be averse to building this myself - it would likely be a year or two to do so. But
designing it is currently a stumbling block.



What I would appreciate from this group is where one would start? Where to get good ideas? Is
this the sort of thing that I should try to find some form of craftsman/designer that I could
hire to help design it? Or are there actually books that might be more relevant to these sorts
of ideas? This is obviously custom work and I know I'm not going to simply find a 'plan' on the
web. But perhaps bits and pieces that could be cobbled together, etc. I'm at a loss.

Heck, I'd even be willing to buy a good informant a beer and a someone with really really good
information or such a dinner (Denver area). (The dinner thing would be home-cooked - not to
worry, my wife considers me a chef/gourmet cook.)

Cheers,
Joel



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