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homewithjaymee
Neutral tones • Warm textures • Maisonette
a quiet altar-led study room for daily life
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the starting point of this room was the altar. it needed to feel respectful, contained, and calm — without taking over the entire space. instead of placing it as a standalone feature, the altar was integrated into full-height carpentry, allowing it to exist naturally as part of the home. soft built-in lighting highlights the altar shelves, creating focus without heaviness. storage beneath keeps joss sticks, offerings, and ritual items neatly organised and out of sight. the room is fully enclosed with a door, so when joss sticks are lit, the door can be closed to prevent the scent from travelling into the rest of the house — a practical consideration that makes daily rituals more comfortable in a shared home. once the altar layout was established, the rest of the room was planned around everyday use. 
the study area is shared, with two omni desks placed side by side to create a balanced, efficient workspace for both of us. keeping the desks aligned helps the room feel orderly, while positioning them near the window allows both workstations to benefit from natural light. open shelves are used around the study zone to display toys, figurines, and personal items. these small displays add warmth and personality, preventing the room from feeling overly formal. to offset the open shelving, full-height closed cabinets run along one side of the room, providing ample storage for documents, files, and items that don’t need to be seen daily. 
by anchoring the space around the altar and supporting it with thoughtful storage and zoning, the room functions smoothly as both a place of work and quiet grounding. it’s not a showpiece space, but one designed to support real routines — shared workdays, organisation, and moments of pause — all within a single, well-considered room.
17 December 2025
