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Statement Lighting Coastal Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Artisan Tour Home 2018
Artisan Tour Home 2018
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Landmark Photography
Coastal study in Minneapolis with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Scarsdale Shingle Style
Scarsdale Shingle Style
Alisberg ParkerAlisberg Parker
Inspiration for a nautical study in New York with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Large Family Home
Large Family Home
UserUser
Medium sized nautical study in Sydney with white walls, a freestanding desk, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Firewheel Project
Firewheel Project
Laura Design & CoLaura Design & Co
Beach style home office in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
The Manta
The Manta
WA Country BuildersWA Country Builders
This is an example of a beach style study in Perth with medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Noland Project
Noland Project
Lucy and CompanyLucy and Company
Photo of a beach style study in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
California Cool
California Cool
DESIGN 4 CORNERSDESIGN 4 CORNERS
Amber Thrane
Inspiration for a nautical home office in San Diego with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, beige floors and a feature wall.
Cottage on Sidell
Cottage on Sidell
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
This is an example of a coastal home office in Minneapolis with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Beach House No. 10 - Sullivan's Island
Beach House No. 10 - Sullivan's Island
Amy Trowman DesignAmy Trowman Design
Beach style home office in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Design Loves Detail - Office
Design Loves Detail - Office
Deco DesignDeco Design
Design ideas for a beach style study in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Seaward
Seaward
Brixton Developers & Co.Brixton Developers & Co.
Inspiration for a beach style study in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Benita MLV10 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club
Benita MLV10 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
Inspiration for a coastal study in Miami with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a feature wall.
Lake Retreat
Lake Retreat
Rebecca Driggs InteriorsRebecca Driggs Interiors
Sean Costello
Inspiration for a coastal home studio in Raleigh with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Richard Bradley Drive
Richard Bradley Drive
GatheredGathered
Inspiration for a nautical study in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
A Sophisticated Space for a Boston Blogger
A Sophisticated Space for a Boston Blogger
Paintzen, Inc.Paintzen, Inc.
When it comes to finding inspiration for your house or apartment design, there are a variety of routes you can take. For some, it is important to dive into the latest trends in fashion and art, using only the most popular decor pieces and embracing the color palettes seen on runways or in home and garden magazines. But for others, it’s simply about discovering what feels most like “home.” Ashley Steele, the creator of A Styled Affair, was part of the latter group. “Since my husband and I were moving into a space that was previously owned, I needed a way to make it feel like it was truly ours, and unique to us,” she told our team. A Styled Affair sprang from Ashley’s passion for fashion, and need for a creative outlet. But it soon became more than that. She developed a following, and it quickly became a place where she could share her personal style, travel adventures, and lifestyle tips. “While the blogging industry has become overwhelmed with people sharing their favorite home decor or make-up tips, I think what sets A Styled Affair apart is my commitment to stay true to my unique taste. I have always marched to the beat of my own drum – and that carries through in the clothes I wear, the decor I select for our home, and the travels I plan.” Paintzen connected with Ashley as she was settling into her new home in Boston’s Seaport District. Although she and her husband have lived in Boston for almost 8 years, they were used to smaller, more traditional spaces. Their new home is much bigger, and more modern, than any place they lived before. “I wanted to select colors of comfort, simplicity, and sophistication so we could elevate the space and make it feel more like a home.” Ashley also accurately pointed out that new construction can sometimes feel a little cold and sterile, almost industrial. “I wanted our home to feel like a peaceful oasis after coming in from the bustling city.” Ashley chose soft white paint for her walls to bring a sense of comfort and zen. With lots of wall decor, art work and carefully selected furniture, the walls serve as a clean and comfortable palette, and allowed her more freedom when making her other design decisions throughout the space. Ashley kept the overall palette fairly neutral, and incorporated “modern bohemian” inspired decor throughout the home; the final product was clean and simple, and catered to her style. We asked Ashley what she was most excited for now. “I’m most excited to continue to find new decor pieces to compliment the paint colors and decor we’ve already found for the space. We have been really patient with decorating and selected each piece really careful to make sure it is cohesive and flows from room to room. I’m looking forward to enjoying the space with my husband and dog, and entertaining friends and family in the spring and summer!” A few final questions for Ashley on her experience with Paintzen: “I would highly recommend Paintzen to anyone, especially those that live in the city. There are so many different paint companies and contractors to choose from but going through Paintzen simplified the process and made me feel comfortable that we had the right team working on our space. Their platform for booking services and choosing paint colors made the process seamless and was a great way to keep track of what we booked and chose for colors. Most importantly, the customer service team was outstanding whenever we had a question or needed to make an adjustment.” And advice she would give someone repainting their home: “Patience. I would recommend taking your time and doing your research before selecting paint colors. Lighting changes every color so make sure to bring paint swatches and samples into the space and look at it throughout the day to see the different tones that the light will pick up. I would also recommend researching color trends and recommendations for colors in the family you are looking for. We found our living room color through a blog post listing top-used colors by interior designers and it looks amazing.”
Coastal Shingle Style
Coastal Shingle Style
Evergreen Building Systems LLCEvergreen Building Systems LLC
This is an example of a beach style study in Bridgeport with green walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Clifton
Clifton
Holloway Quinn Interior DesignHolloway Quinn Interior Design
This is an example of a coastal home office in Chicago with a reading nook, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Beach House
Beach House
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
Inspiration for a coastal study in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Urban Lake Bungalow in the Heart of Rosemont
Urban Lake Bungalow in the Heart of Rosemont
Convene ArchitectureConvene Architecture
Study and Playroom Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography; Interior Design: Kristin Try Interiors; Builder: Harry Braswell, Inc.
Inspiration for a beach style study in DC Metro with blue walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Watlington in Old Naples
Watlington in Old Naples
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
Photo of a beach style study in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Statement Lighting 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.
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