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Contemporary Study Ideas and Designs

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Streeterville
Streeterville
Elizabeth Krueger DesignElizabeth Krueger Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary study with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Ninewells Development
Ninewells Development
Artspace Interior Design LtdArtspace Interior Design Ltd
Photo of a small contemporary study in Hampshire with white walls, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Loft à Paris
Loft à Paris
Janand Delahousse architectesJanand Delahousse architectes
Julien Pepy
Inspiration for a small contemporary study in Paris with blue walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Urban Beach House
Urban Beach House
Booth HansenBooth Hansen
Photography: Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing
Contemporary study in Chicago with light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
MODULOR
MODULOR
HisbalitHisbalit
Orlando Gutierrez
Small contemporary study in Other with white walls, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and light hardwood flooring.
Islington Internal Remodelling
Islington Internal Remodelling
Shade Abdul ArchitectureShade Abdul Architecture
Nathalie Priem
Medium sized contemporary study in London with white walls, no fireplace, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Hermosa Beach Ocean View Family Home
Hermosa Beach Ocean View Family Home
Design + Build by LazarDesign + Build by Lazar
Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar design+build by South Swell. designbuildbysouthswell.com Photography by Joel Silva.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary study in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Maison ossature bois sur les hauteurs de Grenoble
Maison ossature bois sur les hauteurs de Grenoble
ec(H)omeec(H)ome
copyright: Urope/Ec(H)ome
Medium sized contemporary study in Grenoble with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
New York, NY
New York, NY
KES StudioKES Studio
Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien
Photo of a medium sized contemporary study in New York with a freestanding desk, brown walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace and white floors.
Contemporary New Build Dallas, TX - Staging to sell
Contemporary New Build Dallas, TX - Staging to sell
Home Star StagingHome Star Staging
Lance Selgo www.UniqueExposurePhotography.com
Photo of a contemporary study in Dallas with white walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Darling Point Penthouse, Sydney, Australia
Darling Point Penthouse, Sydney, Australia
RENATO D'ETTORRE ARCHITECTSRENATO D'ETTORRE ARCHITECTS
Photographer: Richard Powers
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary study in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in Portland with grey walls, concrete flooring and a built-in desk.
Custom Contemporary
Custom Contemporary
Ludington Construction Inc.Ludington Construction Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary study in Los Angeles with carpet, a freestanding desk and blue walls.
House in Highgate Cemetery
House in Highgate Cemetery
Eldridge LondonEldridge London
Glass desk with view of cemetery. Photo: Lyndon Douglas
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary study in London with a built-in desk and grey walls.
Tribeca Penthouse
Tribeca Penthouse
Front Studio ArchitectsFront Studio Architects
View into Kids Hall from Living Room; photo by Alice Gao
Contemporary study in New York with light hardwood flooring and white walls.
Louvre 200m2
Louvre 200m2
Géraldine LafertéGéraldine Laferté
Stéphane Déroussant
Inspiration for a small contemporary study in Paris with a built-in desk, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
New York Apartment
New York Apartment
gne architecturegne architecture
Kallosturiin, Designers Natalie Fuller, Interior Designer Joe Fletcher, Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary study in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Contemporary House in Tulse Hill by Anita Bourne
Contemporary House in Tulse Hill by Anita Bourne
Gregory Davies PhotographyGregory Davies Photography
Gregory Davies
Small contemporary study in London with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
John Donkin Architect Inc.John Donkin Architect Inc.
Justin Van Leeuwen - http://jvlphoto.com/
Contemporary study in Ottawa with black walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floors.
Appartement de type haussmannien
Appartement de type haussmannien
Daphné Serrado Architecte d'intérieurDaphné Serrado Architecte d'intérieur
photographe Julien Fernandez
Medium sized contemporary study in Bordeaux with light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

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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