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Expansive Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Sandalwood transitional
Sandalwood transitional
Jamestown Estate HomesJamestown Estate Homes
Starlight Images Inc.
Photo of an expansive traditional study in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Home Office Workspace - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight Basement
Home Office Workspace - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight Basement
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Wool Skein - SW 6148 Flex Suite Color - Universal Khaki - SW 6150 Downstairs Guest Suite Color - Silvermist - SW 7621 Downstairs Media Room Color - Quiver Tan - SW 6151 Exposed Beams & Banister Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Truffle Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Shaw Floors Hardwood Product Kingston Oak in Tapestry Carpet Products by Dream Weaver Carpet Main Level Carpet Cosmopolitan in Iron Frost Beverage Station Backsplash by Glazzio Tiles Tile Product - Versailles Series in Dusty Trail Arabesque Mosaic Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Main Level Granite Product Colonial Cream Downstairs Quartz Product True North Silver Shimmer Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
2017 CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors
2017 CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Platt Builders, Inc., Groton, Massachusetts, 2017 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Under $75,000
Photo of an expansive classic craft room in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and yellow floors.
French Country Modern
French Country Modern
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Photography: Piston Design
Photo of an expansive mediterranean study in Austin with a freestanding desk, brown walls and dark hardwood flooring.
AMICI
AMICI
SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORSSYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS
This room was transformed into a modern art studio and recreation room for the home owner. Custom built-ins hold art supplies and there's plenty of space for art books.
Country Manor
Country Manor
The Blind Side Home Furnishings, Inc.The Blind Side Home Furnishings, Inc.
This room is an addition to a stately colonial. The client's requested that the room reflect an old English library. The stained walnut walls and ceiling reinforce that age old feel. Each of the hand cut ceiling medallions reflect a personal milestone of the owners life. www.press1photos.com
River Oaks Federal Colonial
River Oaks Federal Colonial
Windham BuildersWindham Builders
River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
This is an example of an expansive classic home office in Houston with a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and white walls.
Ritz Carlton Penthouse
Ritz Carlton Penthouse
UserUser
Expansive modern home office in Miami with a reading nook, grey walls, marble flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floors.
Library
Library
Kelly WearstlerKelly Wearstler
Grey Crawford
Expansive bohemian study in Los Angeles with green walls and a freestanding desk.
Modern 120 square foot home office
Modern 120 square foot home office
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
Panoramic views from this backyard Studio Shed home office space. Our Certified Installers can offer you a custom quote for items like decks and foundation.
20 - Arlington Historic Home Office
20 - Arlington Historic Home Office
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional home office in Houston with medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, beige walls and brown floors.
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Inspiration for an expansive classic study in Houston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Memorial Riad
Memorial Riad
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
Expansive mediterranean study in Houston with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
14 - Modern Farmhouse Office
14 - Modern Farmhouse Office
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Photo of an expansive rural study in Houston with dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Sater Design Collection's 8068 "Villa Sabina" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 8068 "Villa Sabina" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Study/Home Office of The Sater Design Collection's Tuscan, Luxury Home Plan - "Villa Sabina" (Plan #8086). saterdesign.com
Expansive mediterranean study in Miami with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.
Boyd Residence
Boyd Residence
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Inspiration for an expansive traditional home office in Denver with dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Mid-Town Penthouse
Mid-Town Penthouse
Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.
Kurt Johnson
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary craft room in Omaha with beige walls, lino flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Paneled Cherry Library features Coffered Ceiling
Paneled Cherry Library features Coffered Ceiling
CabinetWerks by Orren PickellCabinetWerks by Orren Pickell
http://www.cabinetwerks.com The library features a dramatic coffered ceiling, fully-paneled cherry walls, and fireplace with stone surround and hearth. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
46 Pomeroy Road, Madison
46 Pomeroy Road, Madison
Distinctive DomainDistinctive Domain
This is an example of an expansive traditional study in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Custom Design | Build: Memorial Contemporary
Custom Design | Build: Memorial Contemporary
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary study in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Expansive Home Office with a Freestanding Desk 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 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 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 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 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 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 home library?

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