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Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Shared Living Apartments
Shared Living Apartments
Sehw ArchitekturSehw Architektur
Foto: Philipp Obkircher
This is an example of a medium sized industrial home office in Berlin with white walls, concrete flooring, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
The Open Plan Home Office / Landing
The Open Plan Home Office / Landing
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
Making Spaces https://blog.making-spaces.net/2017/01/20/the-open-plan-work-space-final-reveal/
The Family Library
The Family Library
Boss Design LtdBoss Design Ltd
This room really speaks about the family and their devotion for books. This is quite the collection! And that light fixture! It's an amazing piece of art and works perfectly for this space. I see some classic novels in the mix; the Hardy Boys in the bottom left and I am sure there is some Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter series in the mix. Some board games on the bottom shelves as well. Nothing better than seeing a full home library such as this, well in my mind at least! What do you think of the light fixture?
Tribeca Loft Refurbishment, NYC
Tribeca Loft Refurbishment, NYC
Melanie Williams Bespoke InteriorsMelanie Williams Bespoke Interiors
Paul Craig
Medium sized industrial study in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Forest Hill - Office Oasis
Forest Hill - Office Oasis
Lisa Batson Goldberg DesignLisa Batson Goldberg Design
Betty Wang
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary study in Toronto with multi-coloured walls and a freestanding desk.
Hedges Lane, Sagaponack, NY
Hedges Lane, Sagaponack, NY
Tamara Magel StudioTamara Magel Studio
Inspiration for a large scandinavian study in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, beige floors and no fireplace.
Rockin' Home Office
Rockin' Home Office
Trust the Vision DecorTrust the Vision Decor
Virtual Vista Photography
Small traditional home studio in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Melbourne Private Residence
Melbourne Private Residence
Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary study in Orlando with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Office in the Eaves
Office in the Eaves
Revealing RedesignRevealing Redesign
Trying to find a quiet corner in one's house for an office can be tough, but it also can be an adventure! Reworking spaces in our homes so that they work better for our families as they grow and change is something we all need to do from time to time-- and it can give your house a new lease on life. One room that took on a new identity in this old farmhouse was the third floor attic space--a room that is much like a treehouse with its small footprint, high perch, lofty views of the landscape, and sloping ceiling. The space has been many things over the past two decades- a bedroom, a guest room, a hang-out for kids... but NOW it is the 'world headquarters' for my client's business. :) Adding all the funky touches that make it a cozy personal space made all the difference...like lots of live green plants, vintage original artwork, architectural salvage window sashes, a repurposed and repainted dresser from the 1940's, and, of course, my client's favorite photos.
Dream Home Whole House Project
Dream Home Whole House Project
Closet Factory - ColoradoCloset Factory - Colorado
Libbie Holmes Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Denver with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
Steele Street StudiosSteele Street Studios
Inspiration for a large classic home office in Orange County with a reading nook and a freestanding desk.
Craftsman Model Home Talon's Reach
Craftsman Model Home Talon's Reach
Matt Lancia Signature HomesMatt Lancia Signature Homes
Medium sized classic study in Other with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace 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.
Home office for two
Home office for two
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
Interiors by Olander-Capriotti Interior Design. Photo by KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary home studio in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
The Library
The Library
Robin Gannon InteriorsRobin Gannon Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Boston with beige walls, a freestanding desk, carpet, no fireplace and beige floors.
Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, CT
Karen Houghton InteriorsKaren Houghton Interiors
Marco Ricca Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic study in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Ocean Blue
Ocean Blue
UserUser
Multi-functional home office in coastal style.
Design ideas for a small beach style study in Miami with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Rooms with a View Show House
Rooms with a View Show House
Roughan Interior DesignRoughan Interior Design
2016 Rooms with a View Show House, photography William Cole. This vingette is all about "Comfort & Joy", the theme for this years Show House. A curated space that is chic and elegant is incredibly inviting. The elements are suede walls, black gloss paint and midcentury modern furnishings. Photography Willie Cole
Quail Ridge Project
Quail Ridge Project
Vesta Builders, Inc.Vesta Builders, Inc.
Medium sized classic home office in Other with a reading nook, brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Urban White
Urban White
Susanna CotsSusanna Cots
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary craft room in Barcelona with white 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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