Love your grandparents antique dining set but need a home office? Doing double duty is easy when you just add a dose of creativity. The table sits under the chandelier for a formal gathering, but easily moves to the side for home office use. Chairs recovered with fabric from Calico Corners by B&J. For the office, the table is covered with a piece of white naugahyde for protection, all thats needed is a lamp, some office supplies and a laptop. The file cabinet all but disappears under the kitchen pass through. In five minutes the transition is complete!

Cozy corner nook gives a place to read or work in comfort. Black and white chair and bowl from Homegoods, ottoman by B&J Interiors, pillow by Jonathon Adler.

Art by Lois Adams purchased at auction and framed with Ikea frame - total cost - $10.