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10. Relaxed Vibe This mellow home office in North Carolina by Konrady & Son Construction makes the most of a narrow space and has a coastal feel, with light wood flooring and slatted wood walls. There’s plenty of light when working at the built-in desk thanks to corner windows, which have room-darkening shades to block out light or concentrate on work when needed. Pop art on the walls and beachy textiles lock in the laid-back feel. 9.

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4. Quartz Connection Designer: Katie Brown of Muse Residential Location: Mooresville, North Carolina Size: 85 square feet (7.9 square meters) Homeowners’ request. “The clients are a young couple who wanted something that had a casual feel and wasn’t too stuffy,” designer Katie Brown says. “They also wanted something that had farmhouse touches but would be classic enough to be stylish for years to come. They hoped they could get a bigger shower and have a wow moment when you came into the room.