Redesigning my workspace

After putting it off for too long I have decided to build myself a dedicated workspace in my house. My house is a three story home built into the side of a hill. The lowest floor is a daylight basement and is relatively unfinished. I have a room that is framed off to be a dedicated workspace.

For the last several months I have worked out of a temporary space that really should be a bedroom and not an office. I want to create a space that can help keep me productive and organized. So I am getting started on a process to create a new space. 

I probably pay more attention to my physical surroundings than the average geek. But having a space where you can go, focus and be creative is important to me. I have put a lot of thought into all my previous workspaces when I was located physically at a corporate office. Now that I am not living in a cube I haven’t really found a way to get settle and create the right kind of workspace for me.

A few months ago I stayed at the Ace Hotel Palm springs and I really was inspired by the interiors of the hotel. They were clean and modern and very well executed. There is also an excellent use of materials, from the cork floor to the canvas curtains. I have a lot of ideas about how these kinds of materials could also add up to a really cool workspace that inspires and motivates me.

For my space I am looking to create a clean and efficient space.  I want the space to be modern and cool but I also need it too be useful and professional.  So I am putting a call out for advice.  Before the contractors show up and tell me how much it is going to cost I am doing a ton of research and I am looking for your help in building a better office.  Here is what I need help with:

1. Flooring: Cork or bamboo (The sub-floor is cement if you are curious)
2. White board: Full wall or just really large.
3. Sitting desk: Suggested styles
4. Standing workstation:  I am looking for a second standing workstation
5. Shelving: low or medium height.

So I am going to document the work from start to finish and let you know how I choose the materials and how I organize the space for my work.  Send me your ideas, I am looking for help from my friends to help me do this right.