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Budget Traditional Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Armstrong Addition
Armstrong Addition
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shoot2sell
This is an example of a small classic home office in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Home Office Renovation
Home Office Renovation
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Daniel Gagnon Photography
Inspiration for a small classic study in Providence with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige walls.
Sitting Rooms
Sitting Rooms
Chéz Beau DesignsChéz Beau Designs
Traditional White Re-purpose Desk. Medium Tone Hardwood Flooring. Gold Tone Whimsical Lighting. Walls- Wiliow Tree - Sherwin Williams. Photograher-Jason Jones
Ojai, California Projects
Ojai, California Projects
Janelle InteriorsJanelle Interiors
Small classic study in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet and a built-in desk.
2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors
2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Fusion Cabinets, Inc, Largo, Florida, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Under $100,000
Design ideas for a small classic study in Tampa with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Melville Street Office
Melville Street Office
Mel McDaniel DesignMel McDaniel Design
shared desk space for designer and assistant Photo by Rebecca McAlpin
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
My House
My House
Design SodaDesign Soda
Photo of a medium sized classic study in London with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a chimney breast.
Rockin' Home Office
Rockin' Home Office
Trust the Vision DecorTrust the Vision Decor
Virtual Vista Photography
Design ideas for a small classic home studio in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Our Work
Our Work
TT RenovationsTT Renovations
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional home office in Indianapolis with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Circle C Residence
Circle C Residence
Ariel Bleich DesignAriel Bleich Design
Amy Gritton Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional home office in Austin with a reading nook, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Shakopee Office and Kitchen Renovation
Shakopee Office and Kitchen Renovation
Sarah Bernardy Design, LLCSarah Bernardy Design, LLC
The new home office centers around the built-in desk my client wanted for her children to do homework at. A deep purple shade on the newly selected light fixture, lavender walls and a black and gold diamond pattern on the carpet envelope the black finish of the custom cabinetry. Interior Design by: Sarah Bernardy Design, LLC Remodel by: Thorson Homes, MN Custom cabinet by Joe Otto Enterprises of Ham Lake. Photography by: Jesse Angell from Space Crafting Architectural Photography & Video
Kitchen & Family Room Remodel
Kitchen & Family Room Remodel
Cregg Sweeney LLCCregg Sweeney LLC
Kitchen & Family Room Remodel Photo Credit: Roe Osborn
Design ideas for a small classic study with grey walls and a built-in desk.
Farbkonzept als Moodboard
Farbkonzept als Moodboard
homely - Interior Redesignhomely - Interior Redesign
Design ideas for a small traditional study in Hanover with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Dentist Office
Dentist Office
Mimi Wilson - MW Design GroupMimi Wilson - MW Design Group
A busy dental office gets a dramatic makeover! This small practice spent years perfecting their services and solidified their name as one of the top dentists in the area. Dentist and owner of the office decided to thank his patients by providing a beautiful yet comfortable waiting room.
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds of Fort Lauderdale/WestonBudget Blinds of Fort Lauderdale/Weston
Design ideas for a small traditional study in Orange County with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Capital Hill Historic Renovation
Capital Hill Historic Renovation
NW Home DesignersNW Home Designers
Sam Van Fleet
This is an example of a small classic study in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Sunset Lake Kitchen
Sunset Lake Kitchen
Distinctive Remodeling, LLCDistinctive Remodeling, LLC
New View
Inspiration for a small traditional study in Raleigh with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Liberty Bungalow
Liberty Bungalow
KJM Design StudioKJM Design Studio
Inspiration for a small classic study in Detroit with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Vickery interior makeover
Vickery interior makeover
TLC Design/Build LLCTLC Design/Build LLC
JR Rhodenizer
Large traditional craft room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Harvard Street
Harvard Street
NEST Design GroupNEST Design Group
Small classic home office in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.

Budget Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a traditional 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 traditional 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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