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Contemporary Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Drane Drive Residence
Drane Drive Residence
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Dallas with a feature wall.
Star Wars Home Office
Star Wars Home Office
Benning Design ConstructionBenning Design Construction
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… A returning client wished to create an office environment that would refuel his childhood and current passion: Star Wars. Creating exhibit-style surroundings to incorporate iconic elements from the epic franchise was key to the success for this home office. A life-sized statue of Harrison Ford’s character Han Solo, a longstanding piece of the homeowner’s collection, is now featured in a custom glass display case is the room’s focal point. The glowing backlit pattern behind the statue is a reference to the floor design shown in the scene featuring Han being frozen in carbonite. The command center is surrounded by iconic patterns custom-designed in backlit laser-cut metal panels. The exquisite millwork around the room was refinished, and porcelain floor slabs were cut in a pattern to resemble the chess table found on the legendary spaceship Millennium Falcon. A metal-clad fireplace with a hidden television mounting system, an iridescent ceiling treatment, wall coverings designed to add depth, a custom-designed desk made by a local artist, and an Italian rocker chair that appears to be from a galaxy, far, far, away... are all design elements that complete this once-in-a-galaxy home office that would make any Jedi proud. Photo Credit: David Duncan Livingston
Filter House
Filter House
ZAK ArchitectureZAK Architecture
M.M.
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Hawaii with carpet and a freestanding desk.
Hidden Desk on touch latches
Hidden Desk on touch latches
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
TERRY SCHOLL PHOTOGRAPHY
Medium sized contemporary home office in Philadelphia.
Crabtree Farm Guesthouse
Crabtree Farm Guesthouse
Vinci | Hamp ArchitectsVinci | Hamp Architects
Bill Zbaren
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Chicago with a built-in desk.
Office
Office
Douglas Design StudioDouglas Design Studio
Photographer: David Whittaker
Design ideas for a large contemporary study in Toronto with dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown walls, no fireplace and brown floors.
Looking from the home office, thrugh the games room, to the wine store.
Looking from the home office, thrugh the games room, to the wine store.
London BasementLondon Basement
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in London.
Four Story Glory
Four Story Glory
Realm Design Co.Realm Design Co.
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in San Diego with a feature wall.
Oak Mount Place
Oak Mount Place
Smith & Ragsdale Interior DesignSmith & Ragsdale Interior Design
The library is designed to be a conference room. The white oak used for the cabinets, flooring, and sliding doors is a neutral color base against the rust orange backdrop.
Bankers Hill
Bankers Hill
Esteban InteriorsEsteban Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in San Diego with a feature wall.
Projet Dupré
Projet Dupré
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Dans cet appartement familial de 150 m², l’objectif était de rénover l’ensemble des pièces pour les rendre fonctionnelles et chaleureuses, en associant des matériaux naturels à une palette de couleurs harmonieuses. Dans la cuisine et le salon, nous avons misé sur du bois clair naturel marié avec des tons pastel et des meubles tendance. De nombreux rangements sur mesure ont été réalisés dans les couloirs pour optimiser tous les espaces disponibles. Le papier peint à motifs fait écho aux lignes arrondies de la porte verrière réalisée sur mesure. Dans les chambres, on retrouve des couleurs chaudes qui renforcent l’esprit vacances de l’appartement. Les salles de bain et la buanderie sont également dans des tons de vert naturel associés à du bois brut. La robinetterie noire, toute en contraste, apporte une touche de modernité. Un appartement où il fait bon vivre !
Telgenhoff Residence
Telgenhoff Residence
CLT Design/Build Inc.CLT Design/Build Inc.
The Telgenhoff Residence uses a complex blend of material, texture and color to create a architectural design that reflects the Northwest Lifestyle. This project was completely designed and constructed by Craig L. Telgenhoff.
Isabelle Ranch
Isabelle Ranch
Buckner Construction Inc.Buckner Construction Inc.
www.danieloconnorphoto.com
This is an example of a contemporary home office in Denver with green walls.
Aventura Park Square Furnished Models
Aventura Park Square Furnished Models
NOW by Steven GNOW by Steven G
Turn-key packages by NOW by Steven G
Medium sized contemporary study in Miami with a freestanding desk, beige floors and grey walls.
Downtown Chicago Pied à terre
Downtown Chicago Pied à terre
CME InteriorsCME Interiors
Eric Hausman
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary home office in Chicago.
Loft office
Loft office
Essential Home Artisans Design CenterEssential Home Artisans Design Center
Detail of loft office. Timothy O'Shea Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in New York.
Contemporary Home Office and Guest Room
Contemporary Home Office and Guest Room
UserUser
A pull out shredder cabinet is designed for easy access
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary study in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and beige walls.
Our Studio
Our Studio
StarrMiller Interior DesignStarrMiller Interior Design
This is where we work. We wanted it to reflect our style and be functional. Good ideas for home office, craft room or studio space.
Medium sized contemporary home studio in Charlotte with multi-coloured walls.
Hollywood Glamour Meets Modern
Hollywood Glamour Meets Modern
Lori Gentile Interior DesignLori Gentile Interior Design
Lori Gentile Interior Design .
This is an example of a contemporary home office in San Diego with carpet and a freestanding desk.
Master bedroom redo
Master bedroom redo
APJ Interiors LLCAPJ Interiors LLC
photos by Margaret Austin Photography
Large contemporary home office in San Francisco with no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white walls.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary home library?

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