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Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Buckinghamshire Full House Refurbishment
Buckinghamshire Full House Refurbishment
Interior TherapyInterior Therapy
A colourful workspace, Britt Brass artwork, white trestle desk, by Interior Therapy. Photography By Olly Gordon
Inspiration for a study in Buckinghamshire with white walls and a freestanding desk.
Noble/ Cook
Noble/ Cook
Noble DesignsNoble Designs
Aaron Leimkuehler
Design ideas for a small traditional home office in Kansas City with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Living Room From Modern & Bold to Traditional
Living Room From Modern & Bold to Traditional
DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior DesignerDezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal study in Miami with dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, grey walls, no fireplace and brown floors.
Spring Meadow Residence
Spring Meadow Residence
Cornerstone DesignCornerstone Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary home office in Boise with ceramic flooring, a freestanding desk, grey floors, a reading nook, white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.
East London Duplex
East London Duplex
SigmarSigmar
Petr Krejci
This is an example of a classic study in London with a freestanding desk.
Chanoinesse
Chanoinesse
Céline LempereurCéline Lempereur
Design ideas for a large scandinavian study in Paris with white walls, a freestanding desk and light hardwood flooring.
Parade of Homes 2015
Parade of Homes 2015
Ironwood Master CraftersIronwood Master Crafters
Jerod Foster
Photo of a small classic study in Austin with grey walls, vinyl flooring and a freestanding desk.
Luchsinger Lane
Luchsinger Lane
Teaselwood DesignTeaselwood Design
Pretty home office Alice G Patterson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic home office in Burlington with carpet, a freestanding desk and white walls.
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.
Westchester Home
Westchester Home
Gregory Shano InteriorsGregory Shano Interiors
Photography: Tria Giovan
Traditional home office in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Hill Rd.
Hill Rd.
URBANDUOURBANDUO
Greg Scott Makinen
This is an example of a small modern home office in Boise with medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and grey walls.
SHOW FLAT-MADRID
SHOW FLAT-MADRID
MARISA GALLOMARISA GALLO
Photo of a small bohemian study in Madrid with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Una vivienda muy "Contemporanea"
Una vivienda muy "Contemporanea"
Lumasa ProyectosLumasa Proyectos
This is an example of a medium sized traditional study in Madrid with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Mt Macedon
Mt Macedon
Michael Downes - UA CreativeMichael Downes - UA Creative
photo by Michael Downes
Photo of a large farmhouse study in Melbourne with beige walls, a freestanding desk and carpet.
Home Office - Needham Custom Home - 01
Home Office - Needham Custom Home - 01
Fallon Custom Homes & RenovationsFallon Custom Homes & Renovations
Custom cabinets - stained wood - cherry wood - modern Home office - LED strip lighting - wood desk - bookshelves - Architect - The MZO Group / Photographer - Greg Premru
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.
Sherbourne Circle - Office
Sherbourne Circle - Office
Morrone InteriorsMorrone Interiors
Our client asked for a home office he could actually enjoy. This is what we came up. It features, a custom built in with shelving and a bench, a blue rug by Dalyn Rugs, blue pillows, white leather couch, wall mirrors, blue artwork by Leftbank Art, and a modern desk by Sunpan. He Loved it. So can you! Ask about our E-Design services today.
Victorian House S. East London
Victorian House S. East London
Alison Hammond PhotographyAlison Hammond Photography
Photo of an eclectic study in London with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
Photo of a classic home office in Houston with beige walls, a freestanding desk, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Guitry
Guitry
d.mesure - Elodie Sired.mesure - Elodie Sire
Stephen Clément
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic study in Paris with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.

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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