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Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Design ideas for an expansive urban home studio in Cincinnati with black walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and beige floors.
Study
Study
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The Study's ceiling is defined by antique timbers. The flooring throughout is reclaimed antique oak. Robert Benson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country study in New York 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.
Georgian Style Study, Sandwich
Georgian Style Study, Sandwich
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Study Photographs - Mike Waterman
Expansive traditional study in Kent with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Clyde Hill Modern Farm House
Clyde Hill Modern Farm House
Calista InteriorsCalista Interiors
Heiser Media
Inspiration for an expansive country study in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
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.
Traditional Home Office
Traditional Home Office
Inspiration for an expansive classic craft room in Other with beige walls and carpet.
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.
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.
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Expansive rustic study in Salt Lake City with carpet.
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.
10x18 Satellite Guest Room
10x18 Satellite Guest Room
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
This 10x18 Studio Shed guest bedroom rests beautifully in the terraced backyard. No need to worry about constant trips back to the main house as there is a bathroom inside! From our Designer Series.
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.
Transitional
Transitional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
This is an example of an expansive classic study in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
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.

Expansive 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 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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