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Budget Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Victorian property in East London
Victorian property in East London
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The beautiful wallpaper creates an amazing background for any Zoom meeting
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in London with purple walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
Home office under the roof
Home office under the roof
MARIANNE SIXMARIANNE SIX
Using a warm grey as a background, I turned to Ikea for the desk and work surface. A cowhide brings warmth to the space.
Inspiration for a small classic study in Berkshire with grey walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Scandi Styling
Scandi Styling
Savannah Denny DesignsSavannah Denny Designs
Savannah Denny
Photo of a small scandinavian study in Other with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
Lo Studio dei Dettagli - Progetto chiuso
Lo Studio dei Dettagli - Progetto chiuso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Inspiration for a small scandinavian home studio with pink walls, marble flooring, a freestanding desk and pink floors.
Nordenskiöldsgatan 26b
Nordenskiöldsgatan 26b
Bjurfors GöteborgBjurfors Göteborg
Bjurfors.se/SE360
This is an example of a small scandinavian study in Gothenburg with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
station de travail d'appoint
station de travail d'appoint
UserUser
Photo: H. Belhassen
Design ideas for a small scandi study in Nice with white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Our Completed Projects
Our Completed Projects
McMorrow ConstructionMcMorrow Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian home office in Chicago with a reading nook, green walls and a freestanding desk.
Office of European Traditional Home
Office of European Traditional Home
Havencrest HomesHavencrest Homes
Upstairs home office.
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in Indianapolis with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
My Houzz: Creative Couple Furnishes a 1920's Rental with Vintage Finds
My Houzz: Creative Couple Furnishes a 1920's Rental with Vintage Finds
Ellie Lillstrom PhotographyEllie Lillstrom Photography
Photo: Ellie Arciaga © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a small bohemian home office in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Home Office
Home Office
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
Home Office on a budget.
Photo of a small contemporary home office in Other with black walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Office Spaces
Office Spaces
Chéz Beau DesignsChéz Beau Designs
Black Modern Desk. White Leather Desk Chair. Black Credential. Gold Starburst Mirror. Medium Tone Hardwood Flooring. Area Rug - Wood Black/Grey/Sliver. Black Pendant lighting. Paint - Black of Night - Sherwin Wiliams. Photograher-Jason Jones
Dreaming in Southern France
Dreaming in Southern France
Susan Fisher PhotographySusan Fisher Photography
Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury study in New York with white walls and a freestanding desk.
Home Office
Home Office
Nest Designs LLCNest Designs LLC
Here is an image of the home office from the ECO Rehabarama project. This image shows how a simple recessed cavity in a wall can create a focal point in a room. The desk, chair, desk light and book shelves are from Crate&Barrel. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.
Modern French
Modern French
OTW InteriorsOTW Interiors
space planning, new paint, lighter furniture created the look client desired. We also custom built doors to enclose a third of the shelves to create a solid backdrop to the furniture
Bureau de la psychologue pour enfants
Bureau de la psychologue pour enfants
Marielle Tesson Agence 5070Marielle Tesson Agence 5070
Photos 5070
Photo of a large modern home office in Bordeaux with a reading nook, blue walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Andra Långgatan 8B
Andra Långgatan 8B
REVENYREVENY
Björn Johansson
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian study in Gothenburg with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Earl Residence
Earl Residence
Chris EarlChris Earl
Apartment Therapy: Monica Wang
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic study in Los Angeles with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Study nook
Study nook
Drift InteriorsDrift Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in Wollongong with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
4-br Apartment with the Home Library
4-br Apartment with the Home Library
DEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGNDEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN
Spacious home office with the library in a separate room. A lot of bookshelves, comfortable armchair in burgundy colour to relax and read one of the books, plants, small coffee table and chandelier in victorian style. Herringbone floorboard mixed with ceramic floor by the window.
Worldly Loft
Worldly Loft
The SpaceMaker InteriorsThe SpaceMaker Interiors
Small rustic study in Manchester with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors, exposed beams, brick walls and feature lighting.

Budget Home Office with a Freestanding Desk 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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