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The Kingsway Project
The Kingsway Project
Akiva Projects LtdAkiva Projects Ltd
Contemporary home office in London with beige walls, carpet, beige floors and exposed beams.
Guildford Listed Town House
Guildford Listed Town House
Anna Wilson InteriorsAnna Wilson Interiors
Emma Lewis
Small rural home office in Surrey with a reading nook, grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
Recent Work
Recent Work
UserUser
© David Bader Photography, Wade Weissmann Architecture, Barenz Builders, i4design
Photo of a country study in Milwaukee with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a wooden fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and a ribbon fireplace.
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Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
Design ideas for a contemporary home studio in San Francisco with white walls and a freestanding desk.
Carmel house Forrest Ave
Carmel house Forrest Ave
Lehman Design StudioLehman Design Studio
Large contemporary home studio in San Francisco.
Montlake
Montlake
Hoedemaker PfeifferHoedemaker Pfeiffer
This remodel of an architect’s Seattle bungalow goes beyond simple renovation. It starts with the idea that, once completed, the house should look as if had been built that way originally. At the same time, it recognizes that the way a house was built in 1926 is not for the way we live today. Architectural pop-outs serve as window seats or garden windows. The living room and dinning room have been opened up to create a larger, more flexible space for living and entertaining. The ceiling in the central vestibule was lifted up through the roof and topped with a skylight that provides daylight to the middle of the house. The broken-down garage in the back was transformed into a light-filled office space that the owner-architect refers to as the “studiolo.” Bosworth raised the roof of the stuidiolo by three feet, making the volume more generous, ensuring that light from the north would not be blocked by the neighboring house and trees, and improving the relationship between the studiolo and the house and courtyard.
Miller Residence
Miller Residence
Richard Hughes ArchitectRichard Hughes Architect
This is an example of a rural study in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
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Mountain Side Modern Gem
Mountain Side Modern Gem
Veritas Fine Homes IncVeritas Fine Homes Inc
Marona Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary study in Denver with green walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
New build oak framed cottage - Herefordshire
New build oak framed cottage - Herefordshire
Border Oak LtdBorder Oak Ltd
Inspiration for a rustic study in West Midlands with blue walls and a freestanding desk.
Calistoga Barn
Calistoga Barn
Paul Kelley ArchitecturePaul Kelley Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized rustic home office in San Francisco with brown walls, concrete flooring, a built-in desk, no fireplace, a reading nook and grey floors.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
This is an example of a midcentury home office in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and light hardwood flooring.
Rustic Lodge style home
Rustic Lodge style home
Collaborative Design Group-Architects & InteriorsCollaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors
craft room, sewing and office for the lady of the house.
This is an example of a rustic home office in Houston with a built-in desk.
terra shelves
terra shelves
Ultra-Unit Architectural StudioUltra-Unit Architectural Studio
Design ideas for a bohemian home office in Los Angeles with blue walls and a built-in desk.
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Tack Room
Tack Room
Finn-Martens DesignFinn-Martens Design
As surely as it is known for its coastline, Boston's North Shore is horse country. The Pine Tree Equestrian Center in Beverly Farms, located in a barn dating back to 1881, was the inspiration for this Tack Room. As a designer, Pat Finn-Martens likes to blend man-made objects and structures with natural textures. As the same time, she always asks the questions: Does it fulfill its function properly? Is it comfortable? And most importantly, does it reflect and contribute to the harmony of the people who will occupy the space? The ideal tack room would be a reflection of the magnificent animals that are cared for in the adjacent barn: chestnut colored woods and leather, steel polished to a shine, furnishings and rugs that show they are as sturdy as they are beautiful. Greg Premru Photography
Coventry Homes - ALDEN WOODS
Coventry Homes - ALDEN WOODS
COVENTRY HOMES - Built Around YouCOVENTRY HOMES - Built Around You
Classic study in Houston with dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Madison Valley Pottery Studio Addition
Madison Valley Pottery Studio Addition
Crescent BuildsCrescent Builds
Photo of a home studio in Seattle with yellow walls, terracotta flooring and a freestanding desk.
Portfolio 1
Portfolio 1
kelly mcguill homekelly mcguill home
Photo Credit: Tamara Flanagan
Design ideas for a large farmhouse home studio in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

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.
Coventry Homes - LIBERTY BRANCH
Coventry Homes - LIBERTY BRANCH
COVENTRY HOMES - Built Around YouCOVENTRY HOMES - Built Around You
Design ideas for a traditional home office in Houston with grey walls, a freestanding desk and a reading nook.
Beartooth Foothills
Beartooth Foothills
Montana Reclaimed Lumber Co.Montana Reclaimed Lumber Co.
Hand Hewn Timbers, Rafter Stock Paneling, Corral Board Trim. Photos by Jessie Moore Photography
This is an example of a rustic home office in Other with medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Longboat Key, Florida
Longboat Key, Florida
Dawn M Smith PhotographyDawn M Smith Photography
Dawn M Smith Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
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