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Garden studio
Garden studio
Owl DesignOwl Design
A Client who had just started a new business needed an office space from which to work, Owl Design helped source, set up and design a fully functioning garden office.
90's Townhome Makeover
90's Townhome Makeover
1st Impressions Design, LLC1st Impressions Design, LLC
Black and white trim and warm gray walls, plus a modern light fixture and IKEA shelving units, create the perfect office space in this townhome loft.
Inspiration for a small classic home office in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
Portland home office redo
Portland home office redo
UserUser
Wallpaper makes me happy and this bright, bold Schumacher print is sure to bring about a smile. The teal blue, lime, and yellow pull the space together into a cohesive, functional spot to meet your next deadline or take your next Zoom call. The cornice adds a beautiful focal point over the window, tying in to the wallpaper colors and the corner seating is perfect for an impromptu home office visitor. Certain this lucky client is loving her new space!
Малевич
Малевич
Евгения ТерещенкоЕвгения Терещенко
Small contemporary study in Other with white walls, laminate floors and a freestanding desk.
Home Office Makeover
Home Office Makeover
UserUser
Inspiration for a small country craft room in London with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Salt Lake Parade Of Homes 2015
Salt Lake Parade Of Homes 2015
Foremost InteriorsForemost Interiors
A modern rustic home office featuring a reclaimed desk, textured pattern carpet, orange modern chairs and gray/beige paint.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional home office in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Multifunctional Space
Multifunctional Space
Mirror Mirror On The Wall Interior DesignMirror Mirror On The Wall Interior Design
This multifunctional space now serves as a beautiful modern office with a hide away murphy bed that’s perfect for guests. We used bold & rich colors to compliment the versatile trim and wall colors. The modern sofa extends out to offer more seating and sleeping options for multiple guests. The trendy chandelier adds just the right touch of glamour to the room.
Aufgeräumt - Büro@Home
Aufgeräumt - Büro@Home
doppelpunkt:design GbRdoppelpunkt:design GbR
Kaum wiederzuerkennen... Durch den Einbauschrank unter der Dachschräge wurde viel Stauraum und gleichzeitig eine ruhige Optik geschaffen. Viel Platz und Staumöglichkeiten trotz Schräge bietet das Innenleben des Einbauschranks.
Eclectic desk, creative thinking space
Eclectic desk, creative thinking space
Brooke Copp-Barton InteriorsBrooke Copp-Barton Interiors
This eclectic home workspace was created with plenty of room for creative thought. A magnetic plaster wall to one side allows moodboards to evolve, and a vintage haberdashery shop unit has been cleverly re-purposed for storage. Photography: Megan Taylor
Modern Home Office
Modern Home Office
Inspiration for a small modern study in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Nine Mile Renovation
Nine Mile Renovation
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Brian McCall
Design ideas for a large contemporary study in Atlanta with beige walls, travertine flooring and a freestanding desk.
Métamorphose d'un appartement Paris 9eme
Métamorphose d'un appartement Paris 9eme
Maison claire clercMaison claire clerc
Tout commence par une grande cuisine blanche un peu oubliée dans un 2 pièces parisien. Une envie de papier-peint, de changement de couleur pousse ma cliente à me contacter.Ma proposition de relooking lui permet de donner du caractère à sa cuisine. Conquise, c’est au tour du séjour de faire peau neuve. Je propose d’unifier la pièce en blanc accompagné d’une touche bleu pour mettre en valeur son canapé. La composition du mobilier et du poêle centenaire donne un ensemble cohérant et contemporain souligné par des couleurs reposantes. Finalement c’est au tour de la chambre…L’idée de départ est de différencier le coin bureau du coin nuit. Un papier-peint graphique et tendance dans le prolongement du couloir ouvre harmonieusement l’espace bureau. Un rectangle vert d’eau en guise de tête de lit, accompagné de la customisation de 2 chevets délimitent l’espace sommeil. La note actuelle est elle apporté par une touche métallique.
Home Office Loft Renovation
Home Office Loft Renovation
Jeffrey Brummer ArchitectsJeffrey Brummer Architects
Kendon Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary home office in Philadelphia with white walls, painted wood flooring, a freestanding desk and blue floors.
Linnéstaden, Första Långgatan 6A
Linnéstaden, Första Långgatan 6A
Entrance FastighetsmäkleriEntrance Fastighetsmäkleri
Anders Bergstedt
This is an example of a small scandinavian study in Gothenburg with multi-coloured walls, a freestanding desk, concrete flooring and no fireplace.
Inspired LED Accent Lighting
Inspired LED Accent Lighting
Inspired LEDInspired LED
Accent Up and Down Lighting to highlight wall art Normal Bright Flexible Strips in Crisp White Flexible Strips available in custom lengths and can be hardwired or plugged into a standard outlet.
Babylon, NY- Guest bedroom
Babylon, NY- Guest bedroom
Studio Katherine GStudio Katherine G
A modern & fun take on a guest bedroom for an exchange student. We used matte black and brass accents throughout and added a funky wallpaper to the back of a built-in bookshelf to make it all pop!
Girl Boss Art Studio Gallery Wall
Girl Boss Art Studio Gallery Wall
Steph Piontkowski InteriorsSteph Piontkowski Interiors
Client Photo
This is an example of a small modern home studio in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Insdustrial Theme Office
Insdustrial Theme Office
phillystagingphillystaging
Design ideas for an industrial home office in Philadelphia with grey walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Luxury Condo Remodel - Friendship Heights
Luxury Condo Remodel - Friendship Heights
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Small classic study in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Scandinavian Home Office
Scandinavian Home Office
This is an example of a scandinavian home office in Los Angeles with white walls and a freestanding desk.

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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