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20190 Cherry Lane Saratoga, CA 95070
20190 Cherry Lane Saratoga, CA 95070
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Design ideas for a medium sized classic home office in San Francisco with a reading nook, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Inverness Library
Inverness Library
P&M Caseworks, LLCP&M Caseworks, LLC
Library bookshelves
Medium sized classic study in Albuquerque with white walls and carpet.
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
Rafa Muñoz Home
Rafa Muñoz Home
Alfredo Arias photoAlfredo Arias photo
Alfredo Arias Photo
Design ideas for a small classic study in Madrid with white walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Two Person Home Office with Large U Shaped Desk
Two Person Home Office with Large U Shaped Desk
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
File drawers were incorporated into the desk storage for an element of organization.
Photo of a medium sized traditional home office in Other with green walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Traditional Kalispell Home
Traditional Kalispell Home
Glacier View StudioGlacier View Studio
Lindsay Goudreau
Inspiration for a small traditional craft room in Other with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floors.
Home Office Design - Red and White Walls
Home Office Design - Red and White Walls
LightsyLightsy
Inspiration for a small classic study in Other with a freestanding desk, purple walls, painted wood flooring and grey floors.
Espacio de trabajo a medida
Espacio de trabajo a medida
EbomEbom
Isabel Escauriaza
Design ideas for a small traditional home studio in Madrid with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Umgestaltung vom Arbeits- und Gästezimmer
Umgestaltung vom Arbeits- und Gästezimmer
homely - Interior Redesignhomely - Interior Redesign
This is an example of a small classic study in Hanover with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Neal's Office Cabinets
Neal's Office Cabinets
Pi Cabinets and More LLCPi Cabinets and More LLC
Custom office cabinets
Photo of a small classic study in DC Metro.
Homer Office made from a closet
Homer Office made from a closet
East End Great Renovations IncEast End Great Renovations Inc
Prior to COVID-19, this space was a bypass closet in a spare bedroom. After the pandemic started, the owner was working from home and needed an inexpensive home office. Problem solved. Added a desk height workspace, and some shelving. Electric for the computer and phone!
Short Hills Traditional Office Storage
Short Hills Traditional Office Storage
Closets to AdoreClosets to Adore
This custom unit is the perfect spot to keep all your cluttered office supplies neat & tidy
Inspiration for a small traditional study in New York with dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Touches of Beaded Wainscoting
Touches of Beaded Wainscoting
Castleman Carpentry, LLCCastleman Carpentry, LLC
Adding a built-in bookcase was a perfect way to utilize a small alcove in a home office, serving a dual purpose to both increase storage and beautify the room.
Writer's Office
Writer's Office
Eclectic Design Inc.Eclectic Design Inc.
This built in, original to the house, was painted a neutral color to work with the rest of the house. New lighting, glass shelves and a glass top for the computer area were installed. Custom red drapes adorn the window and the writer's desk chair is made from woven leather.
Toll Canyon Home Office
Toll Canyon Home Office
Creative Design CabinetryCreative Design Cabinetry
A built-in desk and entertainment center in one! There is plenty of storage with two file drawers and adjustable shelves for electronics. The printer pull-out is easily accessible and within reach.
Lavori in corso
Lavori in corso
FM AtelierFM Atelier
Inspiration for a small classic study in Rome with porcelain flooring.
Relaxing living room with home office
Relaxing living room with home office
ab interiorsab interiors
Photo of a small classic study in Berkshire with blue walls, vinyl flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Office Bookshelves
Office Bookshelves
Linda Bartels @ Closet Factory (Denver Metro)Linda Bartels @ Closet Factory (Denver Metro)
This new build home had absolutely zero storage space for my clients who love to read! Together we custom designed the bookshelves to fit both their home office space and their book collection.
Sectionals
Sectionals
Susan Knox for Ethan Allen Peoria, ILSusan Knox for Ethan Allen Peoria, IL
This is an example of a small traditional study in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
Gale-Rew Construction Spec/Coastal Traditional
Gale-Rew Construction Spec/Coastal Traditional
Gale Rew Construction, Inc.Gale Rew Construction, Inc.
Becky Pospical
Inspiration for a small traditional study in Other with beige walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige 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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