How our floor plans are redefining the way our clients work from home.
Gone are the days when a home office meant a cramped desk shoved into the corner of a dark guest bedroom. The way we work today has evolved and your home’s architecture should evolve with it.
As a premier custom home builder in Dayton, Design Homes knows that working from home looks different for everyone. For some, it requires a formal space for client calls. For others, it’s about finding creative inspiration in nature, or simply having a central hub to manage the household.
Whether you need a dedicated boardroom or a clever command center, we have a floor plan designed for your specific workflow. Here is how to find your perfect fit.
1. The Executive Suite: Power & Panorama
(Featured Models: The Kennedy, Aspen, Preston, Napa, & Tahoe)
For the full-time remote professional or business owner, environment is everything. You cannot be productive in a dungeon. You need a space that energizes you. As a luxury home builder in Dayton, we prioritize natural light in our designs to combat the long Ohio winters. We offer two distinct ways to achieve this:
The Formal Study (The Kennedy, Aspen, Preston, & Napa) If you need a “Power Office,” look to our dedicated study layouts. These floor plans place the office in prime real estate on the main floor, not hidden in a lower level.
The Front Office Advantage: The Kennedy, Preston and Aspen models shine with dedicated front studies flooded with natural light. Framed by elegant French doors, these rooms offer the perfect balance of acoustic privacy and visual connection to the foyer.
Why it works:
With high ceilings and grand entries, these rooms offer defined separation. You can step in, close the door to be fully “at work,” and step out at 5:00 PM to be fully “at home.”
The Sunroom Office (The Tahoe) For those who crave inspiration over formality, the Tahoe offers a unique twist: a dedicated Sunroom that transitions effortlessly into a world-class home office.
The Corner Office Feel: Surrounded by panoramic windows, this space offers more natural light than any corporate skyscraper.
Wellness & Focus: Studies show that views of nature increase productivity and lower stress. In the Tahoe, you aren’t staring at a wall; you’re looking out at your landscaping, the sky, and the seasons. It is the ultimate creative retreat.
2. The Flexible Sanctuary: The Art of Possibility
(Featured Model: The Magnolia)
What if you don’t need a massive library, but you absolutely need a flexible room that can adapt to your life? Enter the Magnolia.
In this popular plan, we offer the option to trade the standard 3rd main-floor bedroom for a dedicated Study. This is one of our most requested customizations because it fits the “Rightsizing” lifestyle perfectly.
The star feature here is the French Door entry. Even though the room often starts as a blank canvas with clean lines and open space, the glass doors immediately elevate it. They allow light to spill into the foyer, making the home feel larger, while still providing that essential sound barrier.
Why you’ll love it:
The Swap: By trading a rarely used guest room for this study, you gain a room you will actually use every day.
The Potential: Whether you visualize a minimalist modern studio or a cozy reading den with a wall of books, the architectural bones are ready for your personal touch.
3. The Pocket Office: The Household Command Center
(Featured Models: The Bristol & The Ryanne)
Not every homeowner wants to dedicate an entire room to a desk. Sometimes, you just need a “Life-Admin” zone. A place to pay bills, sign permission slips, or look up recipes without feeling isolated from the family. This is the rise of the Pocket Office.
In our Bristol model, we tuck a built-in desk right off the main foyer. Often detailed with charming shiplap walls or custom cabinetry, this nook is high-visibility but highly functional. It’s the perfect spot to handle quick tasks before relaxing.
Taking it a step further, the Ryanne model offers a genius integration: a workspace built directly into the walk-through pantry.
The Concept:
It’s the ultimate multi-tasking zone. You can manage the family schedule while keeping an eye on the oven.
The Look: Far from a utility closet, we finish these spaces with the same high-end cabinetry and countertops as the kitchen, creating a seamless, custom feel.
Which Work Style Are You?
From the formal elegance of the Kennedy and Aspen to the clever integration of the Ryanne, your home should work as hard as you do. Ready to find your focus? Visit our model homes open this weekend to experience the difference of working with a true Dayton custom home builder. Sit in the driver’s seat and see which view suits your career best.
