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Coconut Luxury Home
Coconut Luxury Home
Michelangelo Custom Homes, LLCMichelangelo Custom Homes, LLC
john Sciarrino
This is an example of a mediterranean home office in Miami with grey walls and a freestanding desk.
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
Inspiration for a small classic home studio in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
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.
Oaks at San Gabriel // Georgetown, TX // Highland Homes // Plan 141
Oaks at San Gabriel // Georgetown, TX // Highland Homes // Plan 141
Highland HomesHighland Homes
Design ideas for a traditional study in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Entertaining Dream Home
Entertaining Dream Home
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
Stoffer Photography
Medium sized classic study in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Carreau du Temple - appartement privé de 50m2
Carreau du Temple - appartement privé de 50m2
Charlotte VauvillierCharlotte Vauvillier
photographie : Meero
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in Paris with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Traditional Bay Area Home with Brick Facade
Traditional Bay Area Home with Brick Facade
BayWorks Construction, Inc.BayWorks Construction, Inc.
Dennis Mayer Photography
Design ideas for a large classic home office in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
oakland rockridge bungalow renovation and addition
oakland rockridge bungalow renovation and addition
mitchell holladay architectsmitchell holladay architects
the project included a second floor addition and complete renovation of the first floor of an existing home. the kitchen was completely renovated and opened up to both the dining room on one side and to the exterior deck on the other, while a second floor addition provides 3 bedrooms, a kids bath, a master bath and walk-in closet , and laundry. peter hess photography adam rouse photograhpy
House on Holdridge
House on Holdridge
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Photo by Susan Gilmore Photography
Photo of a classic home office in Minneapolis with grey walls and carpet.
Lake View Luxury Home
Lake View Luxury Home
JALIN Design, LLCJALIN Design, LLC
Refined, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.
Mountain Road Residence
Mountain Road Residence
3north3north
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic study in Richmond with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.
Irvington Attic Office
Irvington Attic Office
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
We turned an attic into a writer's garret. Honey-toned wood floors combine with warm gray wainscoting to make for an appealing space. Lighting by Portland's own Cedar & Moss. A live-edge wall-to-wall walnut wood desk provides ample room for writing, and mapping out research and story materials. Custom file folder and shelves tuck underneath. A large built-in bookcase turns one half of the attic in to a library and reading room. Photos by Laurie Black.
Braeburn Showcase Home
Braeburn Showcase Home
Connie Anderson PhotographyConnie Anderson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional study in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and a dado rail.
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The Hasserton is a sleek take on the waterfront home. This multi-level design exudes modern chic as well as the comfort of a family cottage. The sprawling main floor footprint offers homeowners areas to lounge, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, access to outdoor living, and a luxurious master bedroom suite. The upper level features two additional bedrooms and a loft, while the lower level is the entertainment center of the home. A curved beverage bar sits adjacent to comfortable sitting areas. A guest bedroom and exercise facility are also located on this floor.
Dallas, TX: Ross & Megan Brown
Dallas, TX: Ross & Megan Brown
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Dallas with grey walls.
project 130603
project 130603
Rice Residential DesignRice Residential Design
Inspiration for a rural study in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Notting Hill Residence
Notting Hill Residence
Tollgard Design GroupTollgard Design Group
Photo of a contemporary home office in London with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Interior Design Photography
Interior Design Photography
Jola Jablonska PhotographyJola Jablonska Photography
Toll Brothers Design Studio in Illinois. Photo by Jola Jablonska
This is an example of a classic study in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Walnut Creek master bedroom and library
Walnut Creek master bedroom and library
Project GuruProject Guru
Texture, color and lighting combine to create a warm and serene feel in this library and office space carved out of a large master bedroom renovation, Ample built-in storage drawers with stunning doorknob pulls complete the look. Photo: Timothy Manning www.manningmagic.com
Des Peres Study Room
Des Peres Study Room
Gateway Interior Design, Inc.Gateway Interior Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional home office in St Louis with grey walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

Home Office with Grey Walls 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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