Home Office with Blue Walls and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary study in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors and wainscoting.

Updated English Manor

K Two Designs, Inc.

No English manor would be complete without a library, or a man cave today. Blue - grey walls envelope a library with bookshelves in the same color. Accents of red and black give the room its manly feel. This room, little more than a closet, was totally gutted to take out a non-functioning desk and make this a place to read and relax.

Posthaste in a Shirtwaist: Home Office

Tamara Day Design

Study in Kansas City with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floors and wainscoting.

Fontaine New Build

TJH Construction Company, LLC

Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Other with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and wainscoting.

University Park Home Remodel

HRS BUILD

Deep royal blue home office remodeled to suit our clients work from home needs.
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Dallas with dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, blue walls, brown floors and wainscoting.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Large traditional study in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.

Cherry Creek North Row Home

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

Mini Home Office Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized traditional study in Denver with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors, wainscoting and a dado rail.

Suburban Single Family Home

ASHLEY HERTHER INTERIORS

Repurposed an outdated, under utilized den into a stylish den/office space that doubles as a lounge area for party overflow.
Medium sized classic study in Cleveland with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and wainscoting.

Office Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Photo of a medium sized study in Dallas with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors, a coffered ceiling, wainscoting and a feature wall.

Modern Rustic Home Office

Boyce Design + Build

The private home office was designed with the homeowner’s love for the outdoors in mind and incorporates a mix of modern and rustic elements. Dark blue walls and brown leather arm chairs create a masculine, moody vibe while the natural beauty of the rough sawn cedar ceiling and pops of greenery give the office a warm and cozy feeling.

Modern Kentucky Office

Blandford & Co.

This is an example of a modern study in Louisville with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and wainscoting.

Modern Office

Denver Design Group

The office cabinetry and millwork needed a facelift. DDG painted it a sophisticated navy blue. A textured, woven rug with hints of blue warms up the space. The shelves were decorated with personal photos and collectables mixed with fun, interesting accents. A modern brass chandelier adds a playful touch to the space.

Stonebrook

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning transitional home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors Under $100,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC, with team member Braemar Cabinetry, Alexandria, Virginia, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Under $100,000

Home Office Update

Northern Craft Constructions

This is an example of a medium sized classic home office in Baltimore with a reading nook, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floors and wainscoting.

Stonebrook

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

Hudson, OH British-Inspired Home

Lindsey Putzier Design Studio

Inspiration for a medium sized classic home office in Cleveland with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, wallpapered walls, wainscoting and brown floors.

Southerleigh Charm | Traditional Transitional

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Handscraped Hickory Wood Floors by Paramount in color Bank Barn
This is an example of a classic study in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors, wainscoting and feature lighting.

PEREIRE

atelier daaa

Photo : Romain Ricard
Inspiration for a small contemporary study in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floors and wainscoting.

Modern Kentucky Office

Blandford & Co.

Design ideas for a modern study in Louisville with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and wainscoting.

Home Office with Blue Walls and Wainscoting 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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