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Expansive Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Library with custom Built-Ins
Library with custom Built-Ins
Kimmel Studio ArchitectsKimmel Studio Architects
Photo of an expansive home office in Baltimore with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround and brown floors.
Lafayette
Lafayette
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
Ann Lowengart Interiors took a dated Lafayette Tuscan-inspired villa and transformed it into a timeless Californian ranch. The 5,045 Sq. Ft gated estate sited on 2.8-acres boasts panoramic views of Mt. Diablo, Briones Regional Park, and surrounding hills. Ann Lowengart dressed the modern interiors in a cool color palette punctuated by moody blues and Hermès orange that are casually elegant for a family with tween children and several animals. Unique to the residence is an indigo-walled library complete with a hidden bar for the adults to imbibe in.
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Omega FurnitureOmega Furniture
This is an example of an expansive modern home office in Sydney with a reading nook, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Summer Dream Home 2017
Summer Dream Home 2017
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary study in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
S Saltair LA Remodeling Office
S Saltair LA Remodeling Office
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Candy
Inspiration for an expansive rural home office in Los Angeles with a reading nook, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Estate- Highland, Utah (36)
Estate- Highland, Utah (36)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Joshua Caldwell
Photo of an expansive contemporary study in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Memorial Transitional
Memorial Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Photo of an expansive contemporary study in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
13822 Lake Port
13822 Lake Port
Memory BuildersMemory Builders
Photo of an expansive classic study in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Marcos Residence
Marcos Residence
M. Designs ArchitectsM. Designs Architects
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary study in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround and beige floors.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
This is an example of an expansive contemporary study in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
HAUS GROSS GLIENICKE
HAUS GROSS GLIENICKE
Müllers BüroMüllers Büro
This is an example of an expansive scandi study in Berlin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Color: Craftsman Oak Kronoberg
Expansive vintage home office in Chicago with light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Furniture
Furniture
TWR Interior Design IncTWR Interior Design Inc
Expansive contemporary home office in Vancouver with light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Ethan Allen Design Excellence Submission Office/Sitting Room Transitional
Ethan Allen Design Excellence Submission Office/Sitting Room Transitional
Ellen Kilroy, Ethan Allen DanburyEllen Kilroy, Ethan Allen Danbury
Ellen Kilroy
Design ideas for an expansive classic home studio in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floors.
Beach Front Mansion
Beach Front Mansion
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
Expansive 2 story study.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary study in Miami with blue walls, a freestanding desk and light hardwood flooring.
White Transitional Kitchen Makeover: Italian-Inspired with Brass Accents & Stain
White Transitional Kitchen Makeover: Italian-Inspired with Brass Accents & Stain
Boss Design CenterBoss Design Center
Photo of an expansive home office in DC Metro with a reading nook, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Dens
Dens
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Elegant Den inspirations by Fratantoni Luxury Estates Follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more inspirational photos!
Photo of an expansive traditional study in Phoenix with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Architect Modern Hillside Home and Studio
Architect Modern Hillside Home and Studio
Architect Andrew MorrallArchitect Andrew Morrall
Architect's Open Studio
This is an example of an expansive modern home studio with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Lincoln Park Traditional
Lincoln Park Traditional
BGD&C Custom HomesBGD&C Custom Homes
Tony Soluri Photography and Wayne Cable
Expansive classic study in Chicago with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
2015 Greater Austin Parade of Homes
2015 Greater Austin Parade of Homes
Seven Custom HomesSeven Custom Homes
Merrick Ales Photography
Expansive contemporary study in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.

Expansive Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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