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Budget Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Victorian property in East London
Victorian property in East London
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The beautiful wallpaper creates an amazing background for any Zoom meeting
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in London with purple walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
Edwardian home
Edwardian home
Vignette InteriorsVignette Interiors
This home office was created to be able to seat 2 people when required and also provide a space for younger family members to complete homework or do crafts. The desk top was custom built using plywood to fit over trestle legs. The colour blocking and wall art adds visual interest.
Commercial Office
Commercial Office
STUDIO A Interior DesignSTUDIO A Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary home office in San Francisco with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
My House
My House
Design SodaDesign Soda
Photo of a medium sized classic study in London with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a chimney breast.
Home Office
Home Office
Vanessa BrockwayVanessa Brockway
Inspiration for a small romantic study in Boston with white walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Rockin' Home Office
Rockin' Home Office
Trust the Vision DecorTrust the Vision Decor
Virtual Vista Photography
Design ideas for a small classic home studio in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
The Magnetic/Concrete Office
The Magnetic/Concrete Office
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
Making Spaces https://blog.making-spaces.net/2016/03/27/my-concrete-wall/
Home office under the roof
Home office under the roof
MARIANNE SIXMARIANNE SIX
Using a warm grey as a background, I turned to Ikea for the desk and work surface. A cowhide brings warmth to the space.
Inspiration for a small classic study in Berkshire with grey walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
APPARTEMENT PARIS XVI
APPARTEMENT PARIS XVI
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Joanna Zielinska
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Home Office Loft Renovation
Home Office Loft Renovation
Jeffrey Brummer ArchitectsJeffrey Brummer Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary home studio in Philadelphia with white walls, painted wood flooring, a freestanding desk and blue floors.
Our Completed Projects
Our Completed Projects
McMorrow ConstructionMcMorrow Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian home office in Chicago with a reading nook, green walls and a freestanding desk.
Wonder Wall
Wonder Wall
UserUser
Find art and mirrors that enliven your interior.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary home office in Los Angeles with blue walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Light and Bright Home Office
Light and Bright Home Office
UserUser
Zac and Zac Photography
Photo of a medium sized eclectic home studio in Edinburgh with white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Farbkonzept als Moodboard
Farbkonzept als Moodboard
homely - Interior Redesignhomely - Interior Redesign
Design ideas for a small traditional study in Hanover with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Home Office
Home Office
Nine Dot DesignNine Dot Design
Small eclectic study in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Transitional Elegance
Transitional Elegance
Jody Sprock DesignJody Sprock Design
Alice Hedlund
Small contemporary study in Other with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds of Fort Lauderdale/WestonBudget Blinds of Fort Lauderdale/Weston
Design ideas for a small traditional study in Orange County with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Homeoffice Berlin, Mitte
Homeoffice Berlin, Mitte
Britta Weißer InnenarchitektenBritta Weißer Innenarchitekten
In der kleinen Wohnung richteten wir mit Vintagemöbeln ein gemütliches Homeoffice ein.
Photo of a small midcentury home office in Berlin with blue walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Our Work
Our Work
TT RenovationsTT Renovations
This is an example of a medium sized traditional home office in Indianapolis with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Kungsladugård, Älvsborgsgatan 36
Kungsladugård, Älvsborgsgatan 36
Entrance FastighetsmäkleriEntrance Fastighetsmäkleri
Anders Bergstedt
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian study in Gothenburg with blue walls, painted wood flooring, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Budget 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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