2.) John Patrick – independent company director, author, speaker and owner of Attitude in Ridgefield, Conn. (patrickweb.com)

After nearly 40 years at International Business Machines (IBM), John Patrick, who now works as an independent company director, author and speaker for his company Attitude, still spends most of his time at the office — his home office, that is. In 2002, with the help of Hartford, Conn., architect Neal Zimmerman, Patrick's roughly 21-by-16 mahogany-paneled home office was completed.

Patrick wouldn't disclose how much his home office's renovation cost, but it's safe to assume the task wasn't cheap. While the room is entirely clad in wood, rustic it is not. From solar-controlled window shades and a central audio system to radiant floor heating and a remote-control gas fireplace, the entire room is wired and automated.

Despite being at home, Patrick says he wanted the look to be clean and professional. While hidden cords and wires promote fewer distractions, the fireplace and quaint sitting space create comfort. "When you invite someone for an in-person meeting," Patrick says, "it is very warm and pleasant for them." The room, he adds, "looks like a living room but functions like an office."

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