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Aditi Sharma Maheshwari

Before & After — How Emily Henderson Turned an Underutilized Loft Space Into an Inspiring Home Office

A loft space with office furniture.

Having an office up in the air can be quite an exhilarating experience — and by that, we mean inside a loft! This space raised above the house inherently feels private and is wonderfully tucked away from the home's hubbub. And this is why Emily Henderson, founder of Emily Henderson Design was completely married to the idea of having a small, cozy writing room here, where she would be blissfully disconnected yet within the hearing range of her children.

Her home in Lake Arrowhead, CA featured an unused, woody loft. 'To be honest, I’m not sure what the previous homeowners used it for,' says Emily. 'Likely another lounge space. But for me, it was the perfect place to write while still being able to watch/hear my young kids play.' The design was carefully thought out, where furniture, furnishings, and more were picked out to create a wonderful sense of layering. Where the large windows provide constant light and views, a feeling of comfort and warmth wafts through the space.

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