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editorinchief | LETTER Many of us were thrown into work-from-home mode last year regardless of whether we were prepared. Those with dedicated home offices had the advantage, of course, but everyone else quickly caught up by unearthing that unused desk in the basement, staking claim to a crafting table or simply spreading out computer equipment and paper files in the dining room. By the end of last year, 78 percent of us felt we had “adequate” space for working from home, according to the Pew Research Center. As the requirement or option to work from home continues, however, some of us are realizing that adequate is not the same as optimal. Like me, you’ve probably had to answer some questions. Do you prefer to work while sitting or standing at a desk? Is your chair ergonomically sound, providing support as well as comfort? Does the room have general and task lighting to supplement daylight on cloudy days or when you’re still working at sunset? Can you close the door for privacy? Do you have enough storage for your files and supplies and enough workspace so you don’t feel squeezed? In this issue, we visit three home offices that take all of these factors into consideration—and add megawatt style as well. Associate Editor Meg Fox spoke with the designers of all three offices to gather details for “Work Flow,” beginning on page 38. Meg also curated a selection of appropriate furnishings (“Home Office Innovations,” 19). Also in this issue, you’ll find the stories of a Modern Farmhouse in Bergen County that Z+ Architects designed to be family friendly and barrier free (“User-Friendly,” 30); a former residence of author Thornton Wilder in Lawrenceville that designer Deborah Leamann updated with sensitivity to its history (“Past Forward,” 42); and our cover story featuring an Essex County Tudor-style home that designer Daria Boutle brought into the 21st century while maintaining its striking period details (“Highlighting History,” 52). Our series on social media expert Kate Rumson’s construction project in central New Jersey takes a look at staircases (“Step by Step,” 22), while the Good Reads department reviews a new book featuring 50 of the most recognizable homes designed in the United States since the beginning of the 20th century (“The Iconic American House,” 24). After a busy day in the office—whether it’s at home or at your workplace—we hope you will relax and enjoy the stories of how each of these homeowners fashioned a more comfortable, functional and stylish place to work and live. REN MILLER, EDITOR IN CHIEF rmiller@designnewjersey.com 14 October/November 2021
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