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Coastal Home Office Ideas and Designs

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The Lake House
The Lake House
Robin Quarrelle PhotographyRobin Quarrelle Photography
Inspiration for a beach style home office in Other.
Pacific View Point
Pacific View Point
Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsLuigi Rosselli Architects
Design ideas for a nautical home office in Sydney.
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Dana ClemonsDana Clemons
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This is an example of a nautical home studio in Atlanta with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
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River Marsh Refuge
River Marsh Refuge
Megan MoltenMegan Molten
Photo of a beach style home office in Charleston.
PALM BEACH WATERFRONT
PALM BEACH WATERFRONT
HW InteriorsHW Interiors
This is an example of a coastal home office in Miami with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, beige floors and a feature wall.
HarborSprings II
HarborSprings II
Beth Singer Photographer Inc.Beth Singer Photographer Inc.
Inspiration for a coastal home office in Detroit.
This Old House - 2019 Westerly Ranch
This Old House - 2019 Westerly Ranch
Baird Brothers Fine HardwoodsBaird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
Photo of a coastal home office in Other.
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Hamptons House
Hamptons House
Santamaria DesignSantamaria Design
Design ideas for a small coastal study in Sydney with white walls, a built-in desk, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
North Road
North Road
Cynthia Hayes Interior DesignCynthia Hayes Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal study in Providence with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry
Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry
AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen DesignAlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design
Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical study in Tampa with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Beach Street Office
Beach Street Office
Melissa Lenox DesignMelissa Lenox Design
Inspiration for a coastal home office in San Francisco with orange walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
MGD x La Jolla
MGD x La Jolla
Mindy Gayer Design Co.Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Photo of a coastal home office in Orange County.
Hamptons Modern
Hamptons Modern
ChangoChango
Photo of a nautical home office in New York.
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Waterset Blvd
Waterset Blvd
One Piece at a Time DesignOne Piece at a Time Design
Beach style home office in Tampa with wallpapered walls.
Provincetown
Provincetown
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Nautical home office in Atlanta.
Old Oak
Old Oak
Leah Muller InteriorsLeah Muller Interiors
This is an example of a coastal home office in Miami.
Chandler Remodel Project
Chandler Remodel Project
Alisha Taylor InteriorsAlisha Taylor Interiors
This modern Chandler Remodel project features a completely transformed home office with wall-to-ceiling custom built-ins in a bold navy color creating an inspiring place to work from home.

Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a coastal 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 coastal 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.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
DETAILS - Dark green/blue walls add depth to the home office. This space is seen from the front entry hall and invites your eye in. Woven wood shades were used throughout the home, adding warmth and texture.
Bayfront Modern Sarasota
Bayfront Modern Sarasota
Ellis Consulting Group Inc.Ellis Consulting Group Inc.
Inspiration for a beach style home office in Tampa.
Annapolis Waterfront Style
Annapolis Waterfront Style
Gina Fitzsimmons ASID NKBAGina Fitzsimmons ASID NKBA
The Home Office has been transformed into a home schooling area for the kids. But, what they really like is to play computer games and sit at the table! Steve Buchanan Photography Steve Buchanan Photography
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