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Contemporary Study Ideas and Designs

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Pleasant Street Garage Office remodel
Pleasant Street Garage Office remodel
Proud House Studio & CoProud House Studio & Co
JC Buck
This is an example of a contemporary study in Denver with white walls and a freestanding desk.
The Griffith Residence
The Griffith Residence
KES StudioKES Studio
Inspired by the Griffith Observatory perched atop the Hollywood Hills, this luxury 5,078 square foot penthouse is like a mansion in the sky. Suffused by natural light, this penthouse has a unique, upscale industrial style with rough-hewn wood finishes, polished marble and fixtures reflecting a hand-made European craftsmanship.
Little Venice, London W9
Little Venice, London W9
Originate ArchitectsOriginate Architects
This is an example of a large contemporary study in London with light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Modern Hill Top Home
Modern Hill Top Home
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
Beautiful executive office with wood ceiling, stone fireplace, built-in cabinets and floating desk. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/sedona/
Port Nelson
Port Nelson
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a contemporary study in Orange County with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and purple floors.
Tanglewood Modern House
Tanglewood Modern House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new modern house is located in a meadow in Lenox MA. The house is designed as a series of linked pavilions to connect the house to the nature and to provide the maximum daylight in each room. The center focus of the home is the largest pavilion containing the living/dining/kitchen, with the guest pavilion to the south and the master bedroom and screen porch pavilions to the west. While the roof line appears flat from the exterior, the roofs of each pavilion have a pronounced slope inward and to the north, a sort of funnel shape. This design allows rain water to channel via a scupper to cisterns located on the north side of the house. Steel beams, Douglas fir rafters and purlins are exposed in the living/dining/kitchen pavilion. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Berkeley Home
Berkeley Home
Charles Debbas ArchitectureCharles Debbas Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary study in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Kennington House
Kennington House
R2 Studio ArchitectsR2 Studio Architects
The kitchen as the heart of the house is a comfortable space not just for cooking but for everyday family life. Materials avoid bland white surfaces and create a positive haptic experience through robust materials and finishes. A small section of the kitchen became a home office station. Photo: Andy Stagg
Putney Park
Putney Park
Dyer Grimes ArchitectureDyer Grimes Architecture
Built in bookcase within the lounge to house he family's library and two computer stations. Jack Hobhouse Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary study in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Puritan
Puritan
AMW Design StudioAMW Design Studio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary study in Detroit with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Contemporary Custom Home in UP
Contemporary Custom Home in UP
Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLCEllen Grasso & Sons, LLC
R Brandt Designs
Photo of a contemporary study in Dallas with dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Inwood Cove
Inwood Cove
Laura Roberts DesignLaura Roberts Design
Contemporary study in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
BM Design LondonBM Design London
Photo of a medium sized contemporary study in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Home Office / Kids Playroom
Home Office / Kids Playroom
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
We modified the existing joinery to incorporate some benchtop storage and a custom designed daybed to accommodate a single mattress, incorporating storage below and at the end of the bed. Everyone's happy!
Bakery Place
Bakery Place
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
David Butler
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary study in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Walker Tower NYC
Walker Tower NYC
Bradley BayouBradley Bayou
Large contemporary study in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and grey walls.
CIEL Lot 10
CIEL Lot 10
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Interior Design: Allard & Roberts Architect: Jason Weil of Retro-Fit Design Builder: Brad Rice of Bellwether Design Build Photographer: David Dietrich Furniture Staging: Four Corners Home Area Rugs: Togar Rugs
Mariposa
Mariposa
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Jim Bartsch
Medium sized contemporary study in Santa Barbara with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Villa C.
Villa C.
weisslicht.fotografieweisslicht.fotografie
Photo of an expansive contemporary study in Cologne with white walls, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and lino flooring.
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary study in Portland with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.

Contemporary Study 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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