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Grey, Black Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Ealing- full refurbishment
Ealing- full refurbishment
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
Design ideas for an eclectic home office in London.
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary home office in London.
Arts & Crafts Townhouse
Arts & Crafts Townhouse
G & Co InteriorsG & Co Interiors
Traditional home office in Other.
Victorian Family Home
Victorian Family Home
Susan Venn DesignSusan Venn Design
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Other.
Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment
Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment
Pencil and BrickPencil and Brick
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in London with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
BATH PROPERTY
BATH PROPERTY
OCCAOCCA
Design ideas for a traditional home office in Glasgow with a chimney breast.
Kensington Garden Apartment
Kensington Garden Apartment
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
This is an example of a small contemporary study in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Greenwich Garden room
Greenwich Garden room
MW ArchitectsMW Architects
Photo of a contemporary home office in London with a feature wall.
Elegant Home Study
Elegant Home Study
FIONA DUKE INTERIORSFIONA DUKE INTERIORS
Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a classic home office in Hertfordshire with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a dado rail.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Mitchell Berry ArchitectsMitchell Berry Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in London with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Edwardian Village House
Edwardian Village House
Studio HootonStudio Hooton
THE STUDY The gallery wall in the study allowed our client to display his art collection whilst the beautiful bespoke joinery gave order to his books, files and media unit, creating a peaceful, creative working environment.
Tasman Road Extension & Refurbishment
Tasman Road Extension & Refurbishment
GDL LondonGDL London
The fireplace-turned-library wall is the centre of the reading area, defined by the giant time piece.
Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in London with grey walls.
ASID San Diego Design Excellence Awards 2014
ASID San Diego Design Excellence Awards 2014
ASID San Diego ChapterASID San Diego Chapter
1st Place Residential Space Over 3,500 square feet Kellie McCormick, ASID McCormick and Wright
Inspiration for a large classic home office in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Modern Tudor - Glencoe, IL
Modern Tudor - Glencoe, IL
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
This is an example of a traditional home office in Chicago with black walls and a freestanding desk.
Gray Painted Cabinetry in Home Office
Gray Painted Cabinetry in Home Office
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
A home office off the kitchen can be concealed with a pocket door. Gray-painted maple Wood-Mode cabinetry complements the kitchen finishes but makes the space unique. **Project Overview** A small, quiet, efficient office space for one that is perfect for sorting mail and paying bills. Though small it has a great deal of natural light and views out the front of the house of the lush landscaping and wildlife. A pocket door makes the office disappear when it's time to entertain. **What Makes This Project Unique?** Small yet incredibly functional, this desk space is a comfortable, quiet place to catch up on home management tasks. Filled with natural light and offering a view of lush landscaping, the compact space is light and airy. To keep it from feeling cramped or crowded, we complemented warm gray-painted maple cabinetry with light countertops and tile. Taller ceilings allow ample storage, including full-height open storage, to manage all of the papers, files and extras that find their way into the home. **Design Challenges** While the office was intentionally designed into a tiny nook off the kitchen and pantry, we didn't want it to feel small for the people using it. By keeping the color palette light, taking cabinetry to the ceiling, incorporating open storage and maximizing natural light, the space feels cozy, and larger than it actually is. Photo by MIke Kaskel.
New England Hideaway
New England Hideaway
TMS ArchitectsTMS Architects
Rob Karosis Photography
Beach style home office in Boston with a reading nook and medium hardwood flooring.
Мытнинская ул., 100 кв.м
Мытнинская ул., 100 кв.м
Дмитрий КашемировДмитрий Кашемиров
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Saint Petersburg.
Shore Acres
Shore Acres
Colby ConstructionColby Construction
This is an example of a nautical home office in Milwaukee.
Robinson Road House, Hawthorn
Robinson Road House, Hawthorn
Chan Architecture Pty LtdChan Architecture Pty Ltd
Post Covid office for two people divided from main living area by sliding steel framed doors
This is an example of a modern home office in Melbourne.
The Gathering
The Gathering
Gowler Custom Homes, Inc.Gowler Custom Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a farmhouse home office in Denver.

Grey, Black Home Office Ideas and Designs

Whether you work from home or need a study space to get things done out of hours, finding room in the house for a home office makes for a valuable addition to many homes. Having a home office can seem like the best of both worlds, but it’s important to keep in mind that this should be a productive space that keeps out the many distractions of home. You may not have the luxury of a dedicated room to turn into your office room or home library, so choose your space wisely to ensure privacy and adequate storage. A carefully designed corner in your living room or an alcove can be made into a productive and stylish study space. Your home office furniture with the desk in the centre of your design, needs to include both work surface space and storage ideas – never underestimate how quickly a computer desk can become cluttered with stationery and box files.

How do I find home office ideas?

For any basic home office or study set up there are just two essential office furniture items: desks and seating. If you will be a frequent home worker then you will also want to invest in nice desk lighting, filing cabinets or bookcases. Desks need to be large enough to accommodate all the tools of your trade. The material your desk is made from will set the tone for your home office design, whether you opt for glass, traditional teak, luxurious mahogany or affordable pine. Investing in a good quality task chair is imperative for the office – there are some great ergonomic chairs at every price level that will help to compensate for our modern, computer-bound lifestyles. If you have room for an office chair other than your computer chair, choose something comfortable but still supportive for when you need a break from your desk. Ideas that include a nice bookcase design and wall shelves mean your study can double as a home library. For a truly luxurious home office you could consider fitted office furniture which will maximise the space you have and create a permanent space in your home dedicated to work.

How to find ideas for my home office decor?

The right ambience will make your home office a place you enjoy spending time without taking away your focus. Choose a colour scheme that encourages productivity for you – that may be a palette that is calming and restful, or you might feel more inspired by bright invigorating colours and graphic prints. When decorating the walls, look out for items that create the right studious vibe for the room. Wall maps, pinboards that can serve as mood or inspiration boards, and world clocks can all be great options when considering office design ideas. Practical necessities like desk lamps needn’t be unattractive – there a range of stunning designer lamps available. After all your hard work to make this a productive space, clutter can be very distracting so limit the items on your home office desk to a couple of your favourite photographs and perhaps a trinket or two to stimulate the mind. Papers and office supplies should be tucked away, so keep the space tidy and maintain your office as a calm work space that promotes focus – all the better to see your lovely decor with.

How do I setup a home office in a small room?

A home office doesn’t have to mean a separate room – the nature of working from home involves compartmentalisation, so apply this concept practically to your space. Even a small space, if sectioned off properly, can be transformed into a great workstation or study area. Unused nooks are the perfect places to fit your study in a small room – place a desk and chair under some floating shelves. Even under-utilised fitted wardrobes can make an innovative makeshift home office desk space with built-in storage. If the room you have can’t accommodate a full set of office furniture, opt for versatile options such as home office desks with built-in drawers or storage benches. If you use a laptop instead of a desktop PC, you may even consider a folding table that can be simply tidied away when you’re done working or studying. Alternatively, you may want to leave the house altogether – garden offices, either purpose-built or converted from sheds, are increasingly popular as a tranquil space away from the chaos of home life. If it was good enough for Roald Dahl, it’s certainly good enough for us.

How do I create a home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a library space may be more your thing when it comes to study, work or even relaxation. Libraries are peaceful and quiet places, and with careful consideration you can recreate this in an area of your home. Books are obviously going to feature heavily in your home library design, and you’ll need a place to store them. A bookcase or nice shelving can create room dividers if you don’t have a whole room to dedicate to a home library, and the benefit of bookcases is that they are movable – you don’t have to stick with one layout it it’s not working. If you don’t want to take up space, shelves hung on the walls will work just as well, and if you really want that authentic library feel then you’ll have to go with built in bookshelves that stretch from floor to ceiling. Next all you need is a comfy chair in amongst the books or a desk if you plan to do work or study from your library. Remember that library areas can be slotted in all around the home – under the stairs, in a corner of your living room or kitchen, as a mezzanine or in a small spare room.
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