Budget Home Office Ideas and Designs

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HAVERTOWN ODDITIES-FILLED HOME OFFICE

Michelle Gage | Interior Designer

photos: Kyle Born
Inspiration for a small home office in Philadelphia with green walls, slate flooring and a built-in desk.

Miner's Cottage II

Design Storey

Modern rustic office in a former miner's cottage; industrial furnishings sit comfortably against the original elm floor boards and exposed joists. A section of old lime plaster is left exposed on the wall as a reminder of the room's original colour scheme. design storey architects

Infinity Tower San Francisco

STUDIO MB

This is an example of a small traditional study in San Francisco with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Vina's Tiny House

Sol Haus Design

The multi-purpose furniture transforms the compact space for different uses. The coffee table is on casters which is used for dining and storage. The side table tucks under sofa. The sofa is also a guest bed and storage below. Photo: Eileen Descallar Ringwald

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Design ideas for a small rural craft room with white walls, vinyl flooring, a built-in desk, brown floors, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Geometric Office Drapes

Peacock Alley Design Studio

Malachite Green "Groove Move" fabric by HGTV...makes for a perfect combination with midcentury furniture for a men's home office.
Photo of a traditional study in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Minimalist Walnut and White Themed Desk and Room Divider

The Wood Workshop

Minimalist walnut and white themed office desk with a white-cubed theme wall-mounted room divider.
Inspiration for a small modern study in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Redesign

Trust the Vision Decor

Sean Dooley Photography
Inspiration for a small classic home office in Philadelphia with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Home Office/Guest Room

Apartment 46 for the Home

The side table is an antique French garden table with a rustic feel.
Design ideas for a small bohemian home office in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.

Mid Century Modern Office

Abigail Shea Interiors

I had a blast working on this personal project. My partner, Alex, is working from home and I needed a space where I could be creative but also put in the hard work. We had 100sf, a budget of "as-cheap-as-possible," and tons of rental restrictions--but good design always starts with a little problem solving, right? I infused the space with lots of neutral colors and tons of texture to keep it warm. I threw in my favorite vintage pieces, a big oversized paper lantern, and a bookshelf bar for some soul. & just like that, it's our favorite spot in town.

The Kitchen that Says "Ta-Da"

Creative Living

Bedroom Transformed into Home Office After Taking Out the Closet to Allow Room for the Bar in The Kitchen - Tile Carried Through, Added Niche for TV
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in Atlanta with blue walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

The Magnetic/Concrete Office

Making Spaces

Making Spaces https://blog.making-spaces.net/2016/03/27/my-concrete-wall/

Front Parlor Redefined

Bailiwick Interior Design

David Val Schlink
Small country study in New York with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Craft Room

bluedogdecorating

B. Shelley
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic home office in Tampa with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Makeover

User

Royal Wilde Home Office Makeover: 6 Weeks, $1300 Budget, 110 SF.
Small classic home office in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Indian Hill Home Office

User

This young professional moved into a new house and needed to quickly set up her home office. Result: functional and inspirational.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional home office in Cincinnati with medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.

Mountain Cottage

Revive Interior Design

Photo of a medium sized contemporary home office in Other with black walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floors.

The Guild at Red River

High Contrast Design House

Project for Guild Lodging, LLC. Photography by Molly Winters
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in Austin with grey walls, laminate floors and a built-in desk.

Home Office

Spruce Professional Organizing, LLC

Large, deep closet with hidden hardware used to hide office equipment from direct view, inside a smaller home office. Electrical outlets inside closet used to power printer, lamp and other charging devices.

Budget 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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