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Budget Traditional Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Kitchen Desk
Kitchen Desk
Milton DevelopmentMilton Development
Photo of a small classic study in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
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.
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.
Home Office Makeover
Home Office Makeover
UserUser
Royal Wilde Home Office Makeover: 6 Weeks, $1300 Budget, 110 SF.
This is an example of a small classic home office in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Front Entry Staircase
Front Entry Staircase
Green River DesignGreen River Design
This is an example of a small classic study in Bridgeport with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Hedges Home Recording Studio
Hedges Home Recording Studio
Stereo TypesStereo Types
This photo illustrates the home recording studio we created for this client in what used to be an attic. Client wanted to have a coal booth set up for bringing her church group in to record tracks and practice.
Buckingham Semi-Vacant Staging Update
Buckingham Semi-Vacant Staging Update
Stage Coach Services LLC dba "The Stage Coach"Stage Coach Services LLC dba "The Stage Coach"
This room used to have burgundy walls and floral chintz drapes. We painted the room a soft putty color to update the space and flow evenly with the remainder of the ground floor and then brought in the rolltop desk and leather chair from the living room area. The entry hall area rug was moved into the office to help furnish and soften the space. The art was relocated from the living room.
End of terrace home transformation in North London
End of terrace home transformation in North London
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Small traditional study in London with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, beige floors and feature lighting.
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!
South Jordan Home
South Jordan Home
HomStyl Interior DesignHomStyl Interior Design
HomStyl Interior Design
Inspiration for a small traditional home office in Salt Lake City with white walls.
No Ordinary Pantry
No Ordinary Pantry
Blue Eye InteriorsBlue Eye Interiors
Turn a dilapidated closet into a family friendly pantry and command center.
This is an example of a small classic study in Albuquerque with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, multi-coloured floors and wallpapered walls.
Custom Office Area
Custom Office Area
Castleman Carpentry, LLCCastleman Carpentry, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in DC Metro with beige walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Two Lincoln Tower Furnishing
Two Lincoln Tower Furnishing
31E Designs31E Designs
Small classic home office in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Golden Colorado Bachelor Pad
Golden Colorado Bachelor Pad
TAB Interior Designs LLCTAB Interior Designs LLC
Home office with custom pullout sofa bed for future guests to enjoy.
Photo of a medium sized classic study in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Textured Equestrian Retreat
Textured Equestrian Retreat
Kerrie Kelly Design LabKerrie Kelly Design Lab
Photography by Brian Kellogg
Photo of a small traditional study in Sacramento with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Bucks County PA Multi-Purpose Office Space
Bucks County PA Multi-Purpose Office Space
Trust the Vision DecorTrust the Vision Decor
Sean Dooley Photography
Photo of a small traditional study in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Home Office Makeover
Home Office Makeover
UserUser
Royal Wilde Home Office Makeover: 6 Weeks, $1300 Budget, 110 SF.
This is an example of a small classic home office in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Accessories
Accessories
Center Stage InteriorsCenter Stage Interiors
The gold and sapphire blue in the art and pillows brings this gray on gray space to life. Photo was taken mid-project so shelves are not done.
Design ideas for a large classic home office in Phoenix with grey walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.
Our rolling and hook-over ladders
Our rolling and hook-over ladders
The Library Ladder CompanyThe Library Ladder Company
Close up of rolling library ladder on a traditional bespoke bookcase and reading nook.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional home office in London with a reading nook and green walls.
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds of Fort Lauderdale/WestonBudget Blinds of Fort Lauderdale/Weston
Design ideas for a small classic craft room in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding 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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