Home Office with a Freestanding Desk and Beige Floors Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a small midcentury study in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Home Office

Clean Design

Regan Wood Photography
This is an example of a traditional home office in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Home Office Workspace - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight Basement

Cascade West Development

Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Wool Skein - SW 6148 Flex Suite Color - Universal Khaki - SW 6150 Downstairs Guest Suite Color - Silvermist - SW 7621 Downstairs Media Room Color - Quiver Tan - SW 6151 Exposed Beams & Banister Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Truffle Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Shaw Floors Hardwood Product Kingston Oak in Tapestry Carpet Products by Dream Weaver Carpet Main Level Carpet Cosmopolitan in Iron Frost Beverage Station Backsplash by Glazzio Tiles Tile Product - Versailles Series in Dusty Trail Arabesque Mosaic Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Main Level Granite Product Colonial Cream Downstairs Quartz Product True North Silver Shimmer Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates

Little Venice, London W9

Originate Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary study in London with light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Fallstone Mill Drive

Whalen Custom Homes

Medium sized classic home office in St Louis with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Westmount Place, Contemporary New-Build

Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.

Never underestimate the impact of adding panel details to walls. Panels are a fantastic detail which can be incorporated into libraries & den's, wine lounges, powder rooms, staircases & halls, as well as living rooms & dining rooms. The style, shape & scale of the panels designed will depend upon wether the style of the home is traditional, transitional or contemporary. Panel details also provide drama & architectural interest when incorporated on to ceilings. Photo by Barry Calhoun/Staging by Dekora

Gold Coast Residence

Q Construction

Tony Soluri Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional study in Chicago with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Beverly Hills Residence

lauri morrison studio

Photo of a large classic home office in Los Angeles with a reading nook, green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Design ideas for an expansive urban home studio in Cincinnati with black walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and beige floors.

Green With Envy Home Office

Blue Eye Interiors

Photo by Drew Schrimsher.
Design ideas for a classic craft room in Albuquerque with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Severn River modern office

Allbright Bullock Architects

The existing porch was converted into a new office with exposed brick and recessed built in bookshelves. The open front desk with book shelves complement the shelves in the wall behind. Photo by Lisa Shires.

Oakton Residence

Rachel Bauer

d randolph foulds photography
Inspiration for a classic home office in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Modern Home | Kimberly Demmy Design

Kimberly Demmy Design

This rustic modern home was purchased by an art collector that needed plenty of white wall space to hang his collection. The furnishings were kept neutral to allow the art to pop and warm wood tones were selected to keep the house from becoming cold and sterile. Published in Modern In Denver | The Art of Living. Daniel O'Connor Photography

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Home Office
Photo of a large study in Other with yellow walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floors and exposed beams.

Maple Grove and Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Once their basement remodel was finished they decided that wasn't stressful enough... they needed to tackle every square inch on the main floor. I joke, but this is not for the faint of heart. Being without a kitchen is a major inconvenience, especially with children. The transformation is a completely different house. The new floors lighten and the kitchen layout is so much more function and spacious. The addition in built-ins with a coffee bar in the kitchen makes the space seem very high end. The removal of the closet in the back entry and conversion into a built-in locker unit is one of our favorite and most widely done spaces, and for good reason. The cute little powder is completely updated and is perfect for guests and the daily use of homeowners. The homeowners did some work themselves, some with their subcontractors, and the rest with our general contractor, Tschida Construction.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Home Office with Desk and Side Chairs, flooded with light from a Picture Window, Recessed Wall Washer and Wall Sconce lights.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern home office in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Private Residence, Boca Raton

Susan Lachance Interior Design

Brantley Photography
This is an example of a contemporary home office in Miami with light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, beige floors and a drop ceiling.

New Homes by Allan Edwards-Interiors

Allan Edwards Builder Inc.

Home office in Houston with a reading nook, grey walls, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase

Stone Acorn Builders

Inspiration for a large rural home office in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Natural Stones Installed in a Luxury Home

RENOVO STONE INC

This is an example of a contemporary study in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.

Home Office with a Freestanding Desk and Beige Floors 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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