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Budget Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Home Show Expo 2017: Home Office
Home Show Expo 2017: Home Office
accents + interiorsaccents + interiors
This multi-use lower level room is situated off the entertainment space. While it could easily be used for an additional bedroom or excercise room, we thought it made for a perfect home office. White walls and trim and plenty of natural light keep the space fresh and bright. Club chairs provide extra seating for meetings or having a chat. The reclaimed wood shelving unit offers ample storage and the "window" mirrors add an element of architectural interest as well as helping bounce light and make the room feel bigger. Photo: Kerry Bern www.prepiowa.com
The 'London' Garden Office or Garden Room, 6.2m wide x 3.6 deep, 2.5m High
The 'London' Garden Office or Garden Room, 6.2m wide x 3.6 deep, 2.5m High
Garden RetreatGarden Retreat
External View
Design ideas for a large contemporary home studio in London with white walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Home Office Renovation
Home Office Renovation
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Daniel Gagnon Photography
This is an example of a small traditional study in Providence with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige walls.
Touches of Blue!
Touches of Blue!
Successful Staging/Bobbie McGrathSuccessful Staging/Bobbie McGrath
Customizing your home to fit your lifestyle is important! These homeowners converted an unused living area into this lovely office. Note how the touches of blue draw your eyes around the room. The simple color palette is both stylish and calming. What a great space to be creative or to complete your next project. There were only a few edits to be done to this space to make it photo ready! Photo by Charles Dickens Photography
Cropsticks Office
Cropsticks Office
Harlequin & GoldHarlequin & Gold
Queenie Connor
Small modern study in Los Angeles with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
House Remodel
House Remodel
Studio TrakasStudio Trakas
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary study in Charlotte with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
National Bank Of Ethiopia
National Bank Of Ethiopia
Zekariyas MengistuZekariyas Mengistu
This is an example of an expansive modern home office in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a freestanding desk, grey floors, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.
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
Мини-галерея в киевской квартире.
Мини-галерея в киевской квартире.
Design Studio Zimenko YuriyDesign Studio Zimenko Yuriy
Андрей Авдеенко
Photo of a small industrial study in Other with medium 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.
CAmera 2
CAmera 2
Riccardo PilleriRiccardo Pilleri
Design ideas for a small modern craft room in Turin with white walls, porcelain flooring, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
Los Gatos Treehouse
Los Gatos Treehouse
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.
Palo Alto Mid-Century Modern Home
Palo Alto Mid-Century Modern Home
Patel Design StudioPatel Design Studio
Minimalist inspired desk and chair create a light and airy feel to the office space allowing plenty of room to move around and get inspired. The hexagonal shelving was custom built to create a natural centerpiece for the room. The room sparks creativity and inspires one's workspace.
Bureau naturel bois massif 150 cm
Bureau naturel bois massif 150 cm
La Compagnie du Hêtre: bois clairLa Compagnie du Hêtre: bois clair
BUREAU COMPAGNIE LARGEUR 150 CM Dimensions en mm H 740 / P 800 / l 1500 De forme très simple avec ses pieds traineaux et son épais plateau de bois clair, ce bureau de 150 cm de large . répond aux conditions d’aménagement de bureau : le plateau est assez profond (80 cm) pour en faire un espace de travail confortable
Oxbow Afro-Contemporary
Oxbow Afro-Contemporary
Veronica Sanders, Allied ASIDVeronica Sanders, Allied ASID
From walls that were originally faux painted in orange and sound-buffing foam cushions to a modern and cozy environment, every detail has been carefully attended to. The walls and doors have received a fresh coat of paint and the broken closet shelves have been faithfully repaired while also replacing track lighting with an up-to-date lighted ceiling fan. To add to the atmosphere of relaxation and comfort, an African-inspired desk and velvet loveseat welcome those recordings. Flanking on both sides of the desk are wooden and metal bookcases complete with a framed art piece, lighted by way of a picture lamp. The round tribal pattern area rug is perfectly offset by the yellow canvas drapery hung up in the room as well as a bar cart suitable for making libations throughout long recording sessions. All these details come together to create a lovely atmosphere perfect for relaxing during podcast recordings.
Home Office
Home Office
Lawrence Flooring & InteriorsLawrence Flooring & Interiors
Deco resilient flooring is an authentic reproduction of 12" patterned encaustic tiles used throughout Europe for centuries.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean study in San Francisco with white walls, vinyl flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Loft
Loft
Michele Bitter DesignsMichele Bitter Designs
Mark Roskams
Small bohemian home office in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Condo living in the city
Condo living in the city
Decor Sense Home Staging and Decorating ServicesDecor Sense Home Staging and Decorating Services
Easy and affordable way to maximize the use of this small office. Matt Vardy
This is an example of a small contemporary home office in Toronto with white walls, a freestanding desk and dark hardwood flooring.
Siracusa
Siracusa
Saco EspaciosSaco Espacios
Small scandinavian home studio in Seville with grey walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
UserUser
Mid Century modern desk and chair. Vintage maps framed. House plants. Photographer Juliette Murphy
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary study in London with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

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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