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Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Built-in Desk Ideas and Designs

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Perfect Wall House - Rauser Design
Perfect Wall House - Rauser Design
Risinger HomesRisinger Homes
Exposed framing is possible because all the insulation is on the outside of the house. This concept is called "Perfect Wall" and was originally designed by Building Science Corporation's founder Joe Lstiburek. See our YouTube channel for more info and construction videos on Perfect Wall. YouTube.com/MattRisinger Casey Dunn
Summer Lakeside Home
Summer Lakeside Home
Pamela Sandler ArchitectPamela Sandler Architect
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional study in Boston with white walls, a built-in desk and light hardwood flooring.
Office
Office
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
The fourth bedroom is also a home office but can be made into a guest bedroom by pulling down the Murphy bed.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary home office in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #4 - John Kraemer & Sons
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #4 - John Kraemer & Sons
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Architect: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Interior Design: Martha O’Hara Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Custom Fabric Studio/Workspace
Custom Fabric Studio/Workspace
Platt BuildersPlatt Builders
Greg Premru Photography, Inc
This is an example of a large classic craft room in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Central Park West Renovation
Central Park West Renovation
HOBBS INCHOBBS INC
Design: INC Architecture & Design Photography: Annie Schlecter
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary study in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, no fireplace and beige floors.
Bocaire Country Club Contemporary Full Home Remodel
Bocaire Country Club Contemporary Full Home Remodel
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Both beautiful and functional home office custom made.
Photo of a large contemporary study in Miami with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Merryn Road - Study Room
Merryn Road - Study Room
Blackjack InteriorBlackjack Interior
Inspiration for a large contemporary study in Singapore with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
2015 Parade of Homes
2015 Parade of Homes
Old World Stone Imports Flooring & DesignOld World Stone Imports Flooring & Design
Photo of a classic craft room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Light and Airy Home Office
Light and Airy Home Office
Atelier 616 Interiors, LLCAtelier 616 Interiors, LLC
Photo: Cynthia Chung
This is an example of a classic study in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Wellington Square
Wellington Square
Redesign London LimitedRedesign London Limited
Inspiration for a contemporary home studio in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Naples Villa
Naples Villa
Shelley Morris InteriorsShelley Morris Interiors
Michael Biondo Pototgraphy
Inspiration for a classic home office in New York with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Dorig Designs LLCDorig Designs LLC
James Netz Photography
This is an example of a rural home office in Other with light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Downtown Condo
Downtown Condo
Twelve Chairs InteriorsTwelve Chairs Interiors
Photo: Sarah M. Young | smyphoto
Small traditional study in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, no fireplace and beige floors.
The East London Penthouse Apartment
The East London Penthouse Apartment
Bailey London Interior Design & BuildBailey London Interior Design & Build
Christina Bull Photography
Photo of a contemporary study in London with white walls, a built-in desk and light hardwood flooring.
Contemporain Bureau
Contemporain Bureau
Christophe VendelChristophe Vendel
This is an example of a small contemporary home office in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a reading nook and a built-in desk.
Homearama 2014 Villa Maribella - Justin Doyle Homes
Homearama 2014 Villa Maribella - Justin Doyle Homes
Justin Doyle HomesJustin Doyle Homes
Rick Barge
Photo of a medium sized classic craft room in Cincinnati with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Modern Home Office
Modern Home Office
Inspiration for a small modern study with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Appartement 250 m2 - Bureau
Appartement 250 m2 - Bureau
Bismut & Bismut ArchitectesBismut & Bismut Architectes
Photo of a large scandi study in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
House Bloomsbury
House Bloomsbury
Stiff and TrevillionStiff and Trevillion
Kilian O'Sullivan
Scandinavian study in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.

Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Built-in 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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