Our long-time client shared an image of a Gulfstream jet interior as inspiration for his new luxury office in Las Vegas. That reference immediately set the project’s direction. It was not about aviation or recreating a specific environment, but about material discipline, precision, and an interior where every element serves a clear purpose.
That image became a framework for our decision-making. Instead of chasing a look, we translated its underlying logic into a light-filled modern workspace in the desert – one designed to support long workdays, frequent collaboration, and focused individual work. As with all of my projects, the design was guided first by function, with architecture, materials, and layout working together to support a logical yet comfortable space ideal for daily use.
This approach reflects my modern traditional philosophy. When structure, clarity, and proportion are thoughtfully resolved, a modern office interior can feel both contemporary and enduring.
Designing a Modern Workspace with use at the Center
We designed this office around how the client and his team work together. Long hours, constant collaboration, and the need to move fluidly between individual focus and group meetings informed every planning decision.
As a result, the layout is open—taking aesthetic advantage of exposed steel beam ceilings in the loft-like setting—yet carefully structured. Glass grid walls preserve sightlines across the office and encourage maximum sunlight. The glass walls allow the team to remain visually connected while maintaining definition and order. A sliding door system within a bronze metal and glass grid makes it possible to enclose offices when privacy is required, without disrupting the overall flow of the space.
A custom weathered Oak community table with integrated power and data outlets was positioned in the open entry area. With the adjacent coffee bar counter, this area encourage collaboration throughout the workday and is an immediate location to receive guests for meetings. Flexible for formal conferences or casual internal lunch breaks, this generous staple-shaped table was design to be a frequent gathering spot.
One of the most defining architectural features of this custom office is an exterior wall of floor to ceiling operable glass doors that open to the patio. When open, the boundary between interior and exterior dissolves. The office extends beyond its footprint and takes advantage of the Las Vegas desert climate. Meetings, informal conversations, and moments of pause naturally move outside, giving the office environment versatility and the restorative benefit of fresh air.
Rather than dividing the office into rigid solid-wall spaces, the flexible design allows the interior to adapt throughout the day within a light-filled, open plan.
Material Selection in Modern Office Interior Design: Performance with Warmth
We selected materials based on performance, longevity, and coherence. What stood out in the original inspiration image was the consistency of materials. Light toned woods and soft neutral finishes that create a calm, highly functional environment.
Maple wall panels add warmth and order to the modern loft space and define the walls of the entry area and executive office. Bronze accents are used sparingly to add contrast and definition. Steel woven metal drapery in the executive office introduces texture and maintain the industrial feel. It also diffuses the desert sun without becoming overly decorative.
Cream leather Eames management chairs and Holly Hunt Walnut framed club chairs provide comfort during extended workdays. Clean-lined weathered Oak custom desks introduce tactile warmth without being heavy in the light material palette.
In addition, we installed medium gray polished concrete floors. Their durability and ease of maintenance allow the architecture and furnishings to remain visually clear and unfussy.
My interior elements have a direct influence from early modern French architect Pierre Chareau and his warm modernism. Honest materials and exposed architecture informed my choice of bronze glass partition walls, clear-sealed Maple wood paneling, exposed ceilings, and geometric patterned custom rugs and fabrics. Elements are unified through structure rather than layered for effect.
I selected custom furniture shapes for their streamlined edges and nod to the sleekness of modern aviation design. For example, the curved metal side tables are made with exposed screws joining different sections similar to the wing of an airplane. The camel leather club chairs have a graceful curved back and arm. The bullet shaped bleached Maple coffee is designed with a graceful hand-carved edge. The furnishings reinforce the efficient, luxury design of the jet’s interior.
Performance-Driven Details in Commercial Office Interior Design
Many of the most important decisions in this office remain intentionally understated. Acoustic Maple ceiling beams with integrated perforations absorb sound above open areas of hard surfaces. They also define communal zones with linear architectural rhythm.
Technology is thoughtfully integrated into the architecture. Samsung Art TVs function as presentation tools. When not in use, the screens double as artwork and highlight imagery from the client’s properties. Sleek bronze and weathered Oak standing desks support varied working styles while maintaining visual consistency throughout the office.
One of the most technically complex elements in the space is the oversized cantilevered executive desk. Inspired by the power desks of the 1940s and the efficiency and length of a jet wing, the seven-foot-long desk was engineered to appear as though it floats. Visible support exists on only one end. We designed and engineered the desk with an internal steel structure bolted to the floor. This approach allows substantial weight on the cantilevered side without compromising stability.
The desk was custom built with an internal CPU cavity, ventilation within the leg, integrated wire management, and concealed storage. It balances structural performance with a refined, minimal design
From Concept to Completion: Executing a Modern Office Interior
Ultimately, executing this project required close coordination between design and construction. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels, including the fully operable wall opening to the patio, introduced challenges related to existing plumbing and ductwork above. These mechanical systems required rerouting and discreet integration.
Rather than allowing constraints to dictate the design, we addressed them through careful planning and collaboration. Glass walls, ceiling baffles, rug placement, and furniture proportions were developed in conversation with one another. This approach created continuity throughout the space.
Details were resolved so transitions between materials, architecture, and furnishings felt seamless and intentional. Throughout the process, the client and his team remained engaged and collaborative. They contributed insight while trusting us to guide the design forward. That shared understanding ensured the original concept remained intact from start to finish.
Timeless Modern Office Interior Design That Endures
This project is a reminder that successful interior design begins with understanding how a space will truly be used. By translating an abstract reference into a workplace shaped by function, material discipline, and architectural clarity, the interior result feels modern without being tied to a specific moment. It is timeless by design.
Workspaces, like homes, should support the rhythms of daily life. When materials, structure, and layout are considered together, a modern office can function as a true workhorse while still feeling sophisticated, calm, and welcoming. That balance is what allows a design to remain relevant long after it is completed.
I’m often asked where to find the kinds of pieces we specify in our projects, so I’m beginning to share curated product selections here on the blog. The items below capture the spirit of this office – timeless, tailored and quietly confident.
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Very Cool office space, Susan.
Love the warmth of the wood, the curves and streamlined furniture and texture filled spaces.
Thank you, Leigh! I appreciate you taking the time to share this. I’m glad the warmth and materiality of the space stood out, as that balance was an important part of the design.
Wowowowwow!!!! That desk alone is a work of art! The space in its entirety is magnificent! Bravo!
You’re the best, Courtney — thank you so much. That desk was definitely a labor of love!
This is so amazing I really like the idea especially the desk
Thank you for reading and for your comment! The desk was one of our favorites parts of this project.