With the recent growth in telecommuting from downtown Bellevue residences, home offices are becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Whether you work from home or simply need a place to pay the bills and surf the net, a home office or work area can be hallowed ground. It is the place where things get done, intended to inspire focus and creativity. However, the style and design of that space can either make it a sanctuary or a source of anxiety. If it is difficult to maneuver around or leaves you less than inspired, perhaps it’s time to review the options.

The key to designing a home office is to examine the dimensions of your space and assess your personal needs, according to Ray Mahan of Scan Design Furniture, a Downtown Bellevue fixture since 1964 specializing in Scandinavian contemporary furniture. With the rise in urban dwellings, the need for a compact workspace is becoming more critical. If your only option is a bedroom corner, you might consider the All-In-One cabinet style desk, which can be tucked away when not in use. If you have an entire room to devote, the team at Scan Design can help you identify the best set up for the space and customize the furniture to fit. Don’t forget to include a sliding monitor platform and ergonomic desk chair!

Whether you are considering redesigning your home office or downsizing your entire living space from a single-family residence to a new condominium or apartment, downtown Bellevue merchants provide a wealth of options to select from. Refer to our resource column for more details. For a complete listing of furniture stores in the downtown Bellevue area, please visit bellevuedowntown.com.




Downtown Décor and Furnishings Stores

Bombay Co
425-455-8544
2062 Bellevue Square
www.bombaycompany.com

Bon-Macy's Home
425-688-6671
400 Bellevue Square
www.bonmacys.com

Carol Rose Antiques
425-450-9939
105 102nd Ave SE

Cost Plus World Market
425-453-1310
10300 NE 8th St
www.costplus.com

Crate & Barrel
425-646-8900
555 Bellevue Square
www.crateandbarrel.com

Del-Teet Furniture
425-462-5400
10308 NE 10th St
www.delteet.com

Eddie Bauer Home
425-637-0690
2012 Bellevue Square
www.eddiebauer.com

Estate Interiors
425-454-8686
10697 Main Street

Haley's Cottage
425-467-5770
Bellevue Square
www.haleyscottage.com

Home Kitchen
425-451-9507
138 Bellevue Square
www.home-kitchen.com

Jems Really Cool Furniture
425-709-6179
104 Bellevue Way SE # A
www.realcoolfurniture.com

Kreiss Collection
425-462-1502 10400 NE 8th St
www.kreiss.com

Mai Oui!
425-451-0858
1075 Bellevue Way NE
www.maisoui.net

Maison De France
425-688-1078
10223 NE 10th St

Masins Furniture Co. Inc.
425-450-9999
10245 Main St
www.masins.com

Merry Go Round Baby Furniture
425-454-1610
11111 NE 8th
info@mgrbabynews.com

Ming's Asian Gallery
425-462-4008
10217 Main St

NW Fine Woodworking
425-462-5382
601 108th Ave NE # 100
www.nwfinewoodworking.com

Pande Cameron--Rugs
425-885-1816
13013 NE 20th
www.pande-cameron.com

Patina Collection
425-467-1372
10240 Main St.

Pier 1 Imports - Bellevue
425-451-8002
905 Bellevue Way NE
www.pier1.com

Pottery Barn
425-451-0097
Bellevue Square
www.potterybarn.com

Scan/Design Furniture
425-454-7200
10515 NE 6th St
www.scan-design.com

The Table Top Shop
425-454-7322
1105 Bellevue Way NE

The Sophisticated Swine
425-452-9300
10230 Main St
www.sophisticatedswine.com

Williams-Sonoma
425-454-7007
216 Bellevue Square
www.williams-sonoma.com