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Contemporary Home Office with a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

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Henry Street One Bedroom: A Decorative Upgrade
Henry Street One Bedroom: A Decorative Upgrade
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
Daytime work and nighttime dining, what can be a better way to keep a formal dining room fresh, elegant and perfectly livable and inviting? Photo: Rikki Snyder
LED Chandeliers
LED Chandeliers
MILLER + MILLER Architectural PhotographyMILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography
Modern contemporary home office furniture, led chandelier , custom wood veneer millwork & cabinetry and large area rug. Photo © Miller + Miller Architectural Photography | https://www.mmarchitecturalphotography.com
Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
Benjamin MooreBenjamin Moore
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in New York with a dado rail.
Tree section project
Tree section project
Caroline Burke Designs & Associates, Inc.Caroline Burke Designs & Associates, Inc.
Mark Lohman
Photo of a contemporary home office in Los Angeles with a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
This Old House - Bedford
This Old House - Bedford
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary study in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
The Bellmont in Westcliffe
The Bellmont in Westcliffe
Pahlisch Homes, Inc.Pahlisch Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary study in Portland with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
Mill Neck Manor Showcase
Mill Neck Manor Showcase
Katharine Jessica Interior Design, LLCKatharine Jessica Interior Design, LLC
This 7 bedroom, 8 bath home was inspired by the French countryside. It features luxurious materials while maintaining the warmth and comfort necessary for family enjoyment
South Raleigh Residence
South Raleigh Residence
Bardi DesignsBardi Designs
Photo of a medium sized contemporary craft room in Raleigh with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floors and a dado rail.
2018- Parade Home
2018- Parade Home
Black Door InteriorsBlack Door Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary home office in Boise with carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floors, beige walls and a dado rail.
A living room painted in Worsted No.284 by Farrow & Ball
A living room painted in Worsted No.284 by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & BallFarrow & Ball
A living room painted in Worsted No.282 Estate Emulsion and Shadow White No. 282 Estate Eggshell on the window frames
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in London with a dado rail.
Durango Plan - Valentine Estates, Woods Cross
Durango Plan - Valentine Estates, Woods Cross
Candlelight HomesCandlelight Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary study in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
Study
Study
Schneider DesignersSchneider Designers
Photo of a contemporary study in London with blue walls, a freestanding desk, grey floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood flooring, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Lighting New York
Lighting New York
Lighting New YorkLighting New York
Photo of a contemporary home office in New York with a dado rail.
Dedicated LapTop Space @ Home
Dedicated LapTop Space @ Home
InDesign / Lori LudwickInDesign / Lori Ludwick
Amy Smucker
Medium sized contemporary study in DC Metro with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, brown floors and a dado rail.
Buenos Aires Prewar
Buenos Aires Prewar
Jill Lewis ArchitectureJill Lewis Architecture
Photo of a contemporary home office in Other with a dado rail.
2018- Parade Home
2018- Parade Home
Black Door InteriorsBlack Door Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary home office in Boise with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floors and a dado rail.
Durango Plan - Valentine Estates, Woods Cross
Durango Plan - Valentine Estates, Woods Cross
Candlelight HomesCandlelight Homes
Photo of a contemporary study in Salt Lake City with beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.

Contemporary Home Office with a Dado Rail 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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