Working It

Working It

August 2016

Who says you have to choose between work and play? As a mother of two who launched an interior architecture and design firm from her home office, Lauren Sanchez understands the need for multifunctional work spaces. Here, she’s assembled cheerful pieces that serve the whole family: “The bulletin board can be covered with art projects and work schedules, and open shelving offers a place to display favorite books and the kids’ ceramic creations,” she says.

“Frontier” striped wool rug by Surya, $315 (for 5- x 8-foot size) at Celadon Home

“Huntington” basket by Serena and Lily, $148 (for 14- x 16-inch size) at serenaandlily.com

Burlap message board by Ballard Designs, $229 (for 55- x 34-inch size) at ballarddesigns.com

“Mid-century” bookshelf, $699 at West Elm

Painting (Flowers for Kate by Lulie Wallace, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches), $1,300 at luliewallace.com

“Graves” task lamp by Visual Comfort, $630 at Circa Lighting

“Strut” table by Blu Dot, price upon request at Carolina Business Interiors

“Panton” chair in “ice blue” by Vitra, price upon request at Carolina Business Interiors

Lauren Sanchez

Who she is: Owner and principal designer at Lauren Sanchez Design Ltd.

Where you’ve seen her work: Charleston

On what inspired this look: ”I wanted to create a happy and serene backdrop to the beautiful chaos of family life and work. Here, everyone can sit and get things done: kids can do homework and art projects, while adults can work from home.”

Find her at: www.laurensanchezdesign.com