Amber Lewis admits to not liking corporate offices. But her growing team needed a new home base, so she began looking for one. The internet-favorite designers former digs, a 1,500-square-foot, character-filled space across town in Calabasas, California, was getting too small. If I had to be in a more traditionally corporate setting, it was going to have to have pretty amazing qualities, Lewis says. Having scored a space that gave her free reign on renovations, a wraparound deck, and natural light on three sides, shes now a convert to the office building lifestyle.I wanted to feel like I was working at home.Lewis immediately tore open the ceilings, adding much-needed height while showing off the buildings ductwork, which gives it her signature laid-back energy. A coat of warm white paint (Pueblo by Dunn Edwards) and sheer draperyLewiss go-to for adding depth to a space with limited architecturesoftened the stark walls and square windows. Every door and piece of millwork was painted in Heather, also by Dunn Edwards, to help frame the office zones.Related StoriesShade DeggesLewiss office living room is a casual place to answer emails and meet with clients.Similar to one shed design for a home, the office kitchen is where people tend to gather, something thats quite rare in a corporate setting. Of course, the snack drawers (filled with Chomps sticks) are a big part of the draw, but Lewis strived for a space that looked as good as it performed. There was no kitchen when the team got the space, so Lewis was able to customize every element. Everything was built to be hidden, she says. But durability was the primary focus, especially when you have a revolving door of 50 people coming in and out.Shade DeggesThe sample library has abundant storage forevery textile swatch and tile square.Shade DeggesThe kitchen is where most of thestaff hangs out, just like at home. The countertops and backsplash were sourced fromRoyal Stone, and the flooring is fromExquisite Surfaces.Shade DeggesThe materials library was organized by Jen Robin ofLife in Jeneral.Shade DeggesPinboards adorn most of thewalls in the office, allowing designersto create large-scale mood boards and design presentations. Lewis opted for paneled appliances, marble countertops, and brick paver floors, all tried-and-true elements she uses in many of her design projects. Cabinets painted a shade darker than the walls are easy to touch up when scuffs and scratches happen. The star of the space is the antique island, a piece Lewis had had in her warehouse for years but never found the right home for. Its the perfect butcher block top. If you get it wiped down and you cut on it, its just the sort of thing that will get better with age.The other place Lewis gravitates to, aside from the carefully curated snack drawer, is the conference room. She focused on making it feel cozy and inviting. Plush seating and sprawling valley views create a calming space for team and client meetings. Shade DeggesThe conference room was furnished with soft textures and drapery from Interior Specialties to avoid the intimidating air Lewis feels in overly corporate spaces.Around the corner is the sample library. An important space for any design firm, Lewis situated hers directly across from a wall of ceiling-height windows. Natural light is everything, she says. This ensures her team can see colors and finishes accurately. The walls are outfitted with custom built-in cabinetry, and theres an island so people can spread out and experiment right in the roomno need to carry boxes of samples down the hall to their desks. Clients can also explore the space and get hands-on during the decision making process with the team.Shade DeggesA smaller conference room provides privacy for more intimate meetings.Shade DeggesCustom millwork by Interior Wood Designs ensures the sample library has room to grow and space for designers tospread out andexperiment.Despite her love of sourcing vintage, Lewis tapped the product designer side of her brain to outfit the pit with a slew of wooden desks, designed as part of her collaboration with Four Hands. Secured to the floor, these desks are able to hide every single computer charger and power cord, a non-negotiable for Lewis. In her own office, a large room at the rear of the floor, Lewis focused on comfort. I wanted to feel like I was working at home, she says. A large dining table serves as her desk, while ample seating allows team members to hang out close by. Its double the space I need, she says. But I like that it feels conversational. My door is literally always open. Shade DeggesSheer drapes in Lewiss office soften the windows and diffuse the light. The rugs used throughout the office are from Marc Phillips and Loloi. SHOP AMBER'S SPACESalerno Desk ChairShop at amberinteriordesign.comPueblo White PaintShop at dunnedwards.comHolden Office DeskShop at amberinteriordesign.comPlume Pendant LightShop at amberinteriordesign.comCall It HomeShop at Amazon