Palettes: Piece of Work

Build the home office you’ve always wanted with inspiration from three plush mood boards, curated by local design firms.


Photograph by Francine Zaslow. Styling by Janice Dunwoody/Anchor Artists.

Glam Factor

Inspired by the colorful stationery of Simona Cavallaro, interior designer Kelly Rogers paired rich jewel-toned fabrics and finishes with sparkling mother-of-pearl hardware.

1. Lafco candle, Didriks

2. “Cashmere Carrara” quartz, MSI.

3. Zinc Textile “Ansel” cotton-blend textile, the Romo Group.

4. Frankie & Claude matches, Gus & Ruby Letterpress.

5. Hay triangle ruler, Loyal Supply Co.

6. “Gilded Age” wallcovering, Phillip Jeffries.

7. Stroheim “Tie Dye Linen” linen textile, the Martin Group.

8. Zinc Textile “Surround” wallcovering, the Romo Group.

9. Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks “Graffito” cotton-linen textile, Lee Jofa.

10. “Ray” linen textile, Ellisha Alexina.

11. Stroheim “Chanel” cotton-blend textile, the Martin Group.

12. “Oyster Bay” linen textile, Jill Seale Design Studio.

13. Lucite finish sample, Oly Studio.

14. Ash samples, O & G Studio.

15. “Seraphinite” paint sample, Benjamin Moore.

16. Glass paperweight, Elizabeth Home Décor & Design.

17. Paperclips, Gus & Ruby Letterpress.

18. Simona Cavallaro “Airy Note” card, Minted.

19. Nickel-and-mother-of-pearl cabinet pull, Boston Fine Home Details.

20. Zinc Textile “Arctic Fox” acrylic-polyester textile, the Romo Group.

21 + 22. “Linara” cotton-linen textiles, the Romo Group.

23. Magnetic clock, Muji.

24. Pen, Loyal Supply Co.

Photograph by Francine Zaslow. Styling by Janice Dunwoody/Anchor Artists.

Golden Touch

Interior designer Robin Gannon dreamed up a masculine yet cozy space replete with ultra-tactile rugs and wallcoverings, plus metallic accents.

1. “Tremeti” viscose-cotton textile, Kravet.

2. “Viggo” cotton-silk textile, Pierre Frey.

3. Masking tape, Muji.

4. Acrylic tape dispenser, Muji.

5. “Ikat Block Bada” cotton-silk textile, Lauren Hwang New York.

6. Colefax and Fowler “Keats” viscose-cotton textile, Cowtan & Tout.

7. “Snow Cap” acrylic-polyester textile, Kravet.

8. “Orkney” polyester textile, Osborne & Little.

9. “Reyes” polycotton-blend textile, Schumacher.

10. Glass bud vase, West Elm.

11. Octavia Sisal “Peacock” wallcovering, Schumacher.

12. Staedtler “Mars Comfort 551” compass, Artist & Craftsman Supply.

13. Flask, Todder.

14. Walnut drapery-rod sample, Window Imagination.

15. “Macha” cellulose-jute window covering, Hartmann&Forbes.

16. “Brasen” wool carpet, Stark.

17. Driftwood sample, Keith Fritz Fine Furniture.

18. “Vista” crystal hardware, Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

19. “Absolute Black” granite, Stone Source.

20. Mohair textile, Rogers & Goffigon.

21. Paddywax “Moments” journal, Robin Gannon Interiors & Home.

22. With Brio “White Mountain 4000-Footers Passport” notebook, Gus & Ruby Letterpress.

23. Palomino “Blackwing” pencil, Gus & Ruby Letterpress.

Photograph by Francine Zaslow. Styling by Janice Dunwoody/Anchor Artists.

Urban Sophisticate

A modern take on a traditional workspace, this polished tableau—created by interior designers Ryan Stanton and Jessica Schwartz—cleverly juxtaposes soft cottons with stately oak and marble finishes.

1. Made in Maine felt folio, Portland Trading Co.

2. Eraser, Muji.

3. Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks “Tessellate” viscose-wool textile, Lee Jofa.

4. Appointed Co. notebook, Loyal Supply Co.

5. “Topanga” viscose-linen textile, Schumacher.

6. “Kaleido” powder-coated-steel tray, Loyal Supply Co.

7. Oak sample, EcoModern Design.

8. Palomino “Blackwing” pencils, Gus & Ruby Letterpress.

9. Stoneware bud vase, Myrth Ceramics.

10. Power and Light Press “Hundred Dollar Ideas” notebook, Gus & Ruby Letterpress.

11. Zinc Textile “Gormley” viscose-cotton textile, the Romo Group.

12. Antique mirror, Newton Kitchens & Design.

13. “Globe” light bulb, Apparatus.

14. Vintage glass tray, designer’s own.

15. “Paonazetto” marble, Stone Source.

16. “Cheveaux Mohair Velvet” cotton-mohair textile, Brunschwig & Fils.

17. Made in Maine leather wallet, Portland Trading Co.

18. “Ammonite” paint sample, Farrow & Ball.

19. Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks “Montage” cotton-mohair textile, Lee Jofa.

20. Sticky notes, Muji.

21. Blue Q “I Love You” gum, Artist & Craftsman Supply.

22. GP & J Baker “Kelway Velvet” cotton textile, Lee Jofa.

23. “Zodiac Velvet” viscose-cotton textile, Schumacher.

24. Pavoni “Velour” goat-suede textile, the Romo Group.

25. Glasses, Giorgio Armani.

26. Notebook, Muji.

27. How to Keep Well by Albert Blaisdell, designer’s own.