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Home Office with a Freestanding Desk and a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

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Classic New Construction
Classic New Construction
Castle DesignCastle Design
Alise O'Brien Photography
This is an example of a classic study in St Louis with brown walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, beige floors and a dado rail.
Best of Winter 2017
Best of Winter 2017
Charleston Home + Design MagCharleston Home + Design Mag
Classic home office in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a dado rail.
Cherry Creek North Row Home
Cherry Creek North Row Home
MOTIF Design Solutions, LLCMOTIF Design Solutions, LLC
Mini Home Office Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized traditional study in Denver with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Elegant Home Study
Elegant Home Study
FIONA DUKE INTERIORSFIONA DUKE INTERIORS
Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a classic home office in Hertfordshire with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a dado rail.
The Bluffton
The Bluffton
Cottage Home CompanyCottage Home Company
Medium sized traditional home office in Jacksonville with a freestanding desk, grey walls, vinyl flooring, no fireplace, grey floors and a dado rail.
Утро в Нормандии/ Normandy morning
Утро в Нормандии/ Normandy morning
Ирина КирееваИрина Киреева
Inspiration for a traditional study in Moscow with a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
City Summer House
City Summer House
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
The client wanted a room that was comfortable and feminine but fitting to the other public rooms.
Photo of a small classic study in Philadelphia with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floors, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
LED Chandeliers
LED Chandeliers
MILLER + MILLER Architectural PhotographyMILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography
Modern contemporary home office furniture, led chandelier , custom wood veneer millwork & cabinetry and large area rug. Photo © Miller + Miller Architectural Photography | https://www.mmarchitecturalphotography.com
интерьер квартиры 130 квм г. Новосибирск
интерьер квартиры 130 квм г. Новосибирск
Студия 3D дизайн-бюроСтудия 3D дизайн-бюро
Medium sized traditional study in Novosibirsk with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors, a coffered ceiling, a wood ceiling, wainscoting and a dado rail.
The Winterbrooke at Willow Creek Farms
The Winterbrooke at Willow Creek Farms
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
Designer details abound in this custom 2-story home with craftsman style exterior complete with fiber cement siding, attractive stone veneer, and a welcoming front porch. In addition to the 2-car side entry garage with finished mudroom, a breezeway connects the home to a 3rd car detached garage. Heightened 10’ceilings grace the 1st floor and impressive features throughout include stylish trim and ceiling details. The elegant Dining Room to the front of the home features a tray ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting with chair rail. Adjacent to the Dining Room is a formal Living Room with cozy gas fireplace. The open Kitchen is well-appointed with HanStone countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry. The sunny Breakfast Area provides access to a stamped concrete patio and opens to the Family Room with wood ceiling beams and a gas fireplace accented by a custom surround. A first-floor Study features trim ceiling detail and craftsman style wainscoting. The Owner’s Suite includes craftsman style wainscoting accent wall and a tray ceiling with stylish wood detail. The Owner’s Bathroom includes a custom tile shower, free standing tub, and oversized closet.
Spring Valley - Beutel Dr.
Spring Valley - Beutel Dr.
The Staging TeamThe Staging Team
This is an example of a rural home office in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
Interiors
Interiors
Forte' Homes Construction LLCForte' Homes Construction LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in Phoenix with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
2101 Estes Park, Southlake, Texas
2101 Estes Park, Southlake, Texas
Realty Pro ShotsRealty Pro Shots
J. Ryan Caruthers
Classic study in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
Tree section project
Tree section project
Caroline Burke Designs & Associates, Inc.Caroline Burke Designs & Associates, Inc.
Mark Lohman
Photo of a contemporary home office in Los Angeles with a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
Sunset District Residence
Sunset District Residence
Workroom CWorkroom C
Photo of a classic home office in San Francisco with blue walls, a freestanding desk, porcelain flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and a dado rail.
Jewel Bay
Jewel Bay
Bigfork Builders, Inc.Bigfork Builders, Inc.
Photo of a classic study in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors, a coffered ceiling, a wood ceiling, wainscoting and a dado rail.
SA Residence
SA Residence
Melissa Balzan DesignMelissa Balzan Design
Hannah Caldwell
Classic home office in Melbourne with blue walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floors and a dado rail.
Highland Homes - Wonderful Work Spaces
Highland Homes - Wonderful Work Spaces
HIGHLAND HOMESHIGHLAND HOMES
An office for the baseball fan! Painting a darker accent color only below the chair rail, like this blue, is a great option to use dark paint without making the room too dark or dreary. Highland Homes model home in Gibsonton, FL.
Carpenter Project
Carpenter Project
Siegfried Porth ArchitectSiegfried Porth Architect
This is an example of a classic study in Boston with a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
This Old House - Bedford
This Old House - Bedford
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary study in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.

Home Office with a Freestanding Desk and a Dado Rail 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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