A dual-purpose home office in Foster City — custom built-ins, a glass-top desk, and a hide-a-bed sofa that made one room work as both a proper workspace and a real guest suite.
The owners of this Foster City home needed a home office that could do two things well — a focused, functional workspace during the week and a real guest room when family came to visit. The challenge was building a space that didn't feel like it was shortchanging either purpose.
Fitting a proper workspace and a guest sleeping area into a single room meant every element had to earn its place. Storage, furniture, and finishes all needed to work together naturally — and the room needed to feel calm and intentional rather than cluttered or transitional.
We designed the office around soft gray and green tones that keep the room feeling grounded throughout the day. A custom built-in desk with a glass-covered wood top anchors the space naturally, and new windows opening to the outdoor dining area bring in light and a connection to the outside. Custom built-in cabinetry covers the walls with organized, accessible storage. The hide-a-bed sofa flips the room into a comfortable guest bedroom whenever it's needed. Duolite Duette shades on the windows give the whole space a clean, finished look that holds it all together.