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Dayna Flory Interior Remodel in Birmingham
Dayna Flory Interior Remodel in Birmingham
Martin Vecchio PhotographyMartin Vecchio Photography
Martin Vecchio Photography
Design ideas for a classic study in Detroit with white walls and a built-in desk.
Doheny Penthouse Renovation
Doheny Penthouse Renovation
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Photography by Laura Hull.
Photo of a small classic home office in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Platte Park 2101
Platte Park 2101
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Inspiration for a classic home office in Denver with medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
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Hidden Library/Bookcase Door Open
Hidden Library/Bookcase Door Open
UserUser
This home office was built in an old Victorian in Alameda for a couple, each with his own workstation. A hidden bookcase-door was designed as a "secret" entrance to an adjacent room. The office contained several printer cabinets, media cabinets, drawers for an extensive CD/DVD collection and room for copious files. The clients wanted to display their arts and crafts pottery collection and a lit space was provided on the upper shelves for this purpose. Every surface of the room was customized, including the ceiling and window casings.
Putney, Loft Conversion
Putney, Loft Conversion
UserUser
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in London with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Contemporary Classicist
Contemporary Classicist
J Wilson Fuqua & Associates ArchitectsJ Wilson Fuqua & Associates Architects
JWFA
This is an example of a small contemporary study in Dallas with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, blue walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Bookcases flanking window
Bookcases flanking window
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
These built-in bookcases help provide much needed storage in a small home while helping to bounce light into the room from the windows. At night the books are illuminated by the monopoint track fixtures. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
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Upper West Side Townhouse
Upper West Side Townhouse
Spivak ArchitectsSpivak Architects
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in New York with a reading nook, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Lake View
Lake View
JWT AssociatesJWT Associates
A dark office in the center of the house was turned into this cozy library. We opened the space up to the living room by adding another large archway. The custom bookshelves have beadboard backing to match original boarding we found in the house.. The library lamps are from Rejuvenation.
Study
Study
Milton DevelopmentMilton Development
Photo of a classic home office in New York with a reading nook, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a chimney breast.
Interior Plants + Floral Arrangements
Interior Plants + Floral Arrangements
Sarah Barnard Design LLCSarah Barnard Design LLC
Photo By: Steven Dewall
Inspiration for a classic study in Los Angeles with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Maison Noir
Maison Noir
CM Natural DesignsCM Natural Designs
This builder-house was purchased by a young couple with high taste and style. In order to personalize and elevate it, each room was given special attention down to the smallest details. Inspiration was gathered from multiple European influences, especially French style. The outcome was a home that makes you never want to leave.
French Normandy Residence
French Normandy Residence
Charles Hilton ArchitectsCharles Hilton Architects
HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Custom Home of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Project of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Custom Home 6,000-7,000 SF HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Remodeled Home $2 Million - $3 Million Brick Industry Associates 2013 Brick in Architecture Awards 2013 - Best in Class - Residential- Single Family AIA Connecticut 2014 Alice Washburn Awards 2014 - Honorable Mention - New Construction athome alist Award 2014 - Finalist - Residential Architecture Charles Hilton Architects Robert Benson Photography Davenport North Interior Design
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Arden
Arden
Daniel Jason Cordova, LLCDaniel Jason Cordova, LLC
Dominique Vorillon
This is an example of a traditional study in Los Angeles with grey walls, cork flooring and a freestanding desk.
2502 Dominion Hill
2502 Dominion Hill
Valerie DiFabioValerie DiFabio
James Bruce
Inspiration for an expansive classic study in Austin with a freestanding desk.
Stunning 4,931 Sq. Ft. Model Home Open Daily in Bridgeland!
Stunning 4,931 Sq. Ft. Model Home Open Daily in Bridgeland!
Perry HomesPerry Homes
This is an example of a classic study in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
WOODEN TILES
WOODEN TILES
Mitzi RossMitzi Ross
Inspiration for a classic home office in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a reading nook and a stone fireplace surround.

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.
Urban Rooftop
Urban Rooftop
Kerstin Hellmann ArchitectureKerstin Hellmann Architecture
Shawn-Paul Luchin Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary home office in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and no fireplace.
Planung und Realisierung eines 2-stöckigen Penthouses/Taunus.
Planung und Realisierung eines 2-stöckigen Penthouses/Taunus.
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Marie Kalok InnenarchitektinDipl.-Ing. (FH) Marie Kalok Innenarchitektin
This is an example of a large contemporary study in Frankfurt with white walls, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and ceramic flooring.
Carlsbad, California, Modern
Carlsbad, California, Modern
dRichards InteriorsdRichards Interiors
This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.
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