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Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Small retro home office in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floors and a reading nook.
Home Office
Home Office
The Container Store Custom ClosetsThe Container Store Custom Closets
Dual Cache Desks and open shelving combined with our colorful Stockholm Desktop Collection and our Parker Desktop Collection allow you to create a sophisticated office virtually anywhere.
LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING
LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .
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Mid Century Modern Office
Mid Century Modern Office
Abigail Shea InteriorsAbigail Shea Interiors
I had a blast working on this personal project. My partner, Alex, is working from home and I needed a space where I could be creative but also put in the hard work. We had 100sf, a budget of "as-cheap-as-possible," and tons of rental restrictions--but good design always starts with a little problem solving, right? I infused the space with lots of neutral colors and tons of texture to keep it warm. I threw in my favorite vintage pieces, a big oversized paper lantern, and a bookshelf bar for some soul. & just like that, it's our favorite spot in town.
DS If These Walls Could Talk
DS If These Walls Could Talk
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury study in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Brixton Townhouse II
Brixton Townhouse II
Indie & Co.Indie & Co.
Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a large midcentury study in London with white walls, painted wood flooring, a wood burning stove, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Reading Nook - Vienna, VA
Reading Nook - Vienna, VA
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
A nondescript area was given a purpose as a reading nook with the additional of custom bookshelves, a tete a tete lounge chair, and a grasscloth feature wall. Photo by: Jenn Verrier
Deloache Ave Residence
Deloache Ave Residence
MohmentMohment
Home office with built in desk and storage and seating area.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury home office in Dallas with a reading nook, white walls, porcelain flooring, a built-in desk, beige floors and no fireplace.
Richmond Symphony Designer House 2016
Richmond Symphony Designer House 2016
Kenneth Byrd DesignKenneth Byrd Design
Midcentury home office in Richmond.
Luminette
Luminette
Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!
Photo of a medium sized retro study in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Pied-a-Terre
Pied-a-Terre
UserUser
Joe Fletcher www.shootinggallery.es
This is an example of a retro home office in Barcelona.
H&D House - One Small Room Design
H&D House - One Small Room Design
UserUser
James Knowler
Retro home office in Adelaide.
Killer Eighties Swaim
Killer Eighties Swaim
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Design ideas for a midcentury home office in Phoenix.
Mid-century Office
Mid-century Office
Claudia Ludwig DesignClaudia Ludwig Design
The client’s brief was to create a mid-century themed office in a Grade II listed building in the City of London. Apart from fully redecorating the space with a new colour scheme, carpet, lighting and window dressing, we sourced mid-century design classics for our client and designed a bespoke freestanding wardrobe. In the client’s own words “it is a room to be enjoyed, and I do so on a daily basis, with the prospect of working within such a pleasant space providing an active incentive to make the trip to the office! All your choices -paint, colour, furniture and lighting fit seamlessly together.”
PROYECTO URGELL
PROYECTO URGELL
Brákara StudioBrákara Studio
Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Barcelona.
Reforma integral de apartamento en el centro de Elche
Reforma integral de apartamento en el centro de Elche
ARREL ARQUITECTURAARREL ARQUITECTURA
Pasillo distribuidor, estudio con escritorio de madera y sala de lectura con pequeña biblioteca
This is an example of a retro home studio in Alicante-Costa Blanca with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
REFORMA INTEGRAL y DISEÑO INTERIOR de VIVIENDA en el ENSANCHE de VALENCIA
REFORMA INTEGRAL y DISEÑO INTERIOR de VIVIENDA en el ENSANCHE de VALENCIA
DG Arquitecto ValenciaDG Arquitecto Valencia
Mariela Apollonio
Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Valencia with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Le Nouveau 49
Le Nouveau 49
Le Sable Indigo InteriorsLe Sable Indigo Interiors
Le Sable Indigo Interiors
This is an example of a small retro home studio in Barcelona with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Woodbridge Pacific GroupWoodbridge Pacific Group
Residence Four Office at Skye in Palm Springs, California
Retro home office in Los Angeles.

Midcentury Home Office 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a midcentury 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 midcentury 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.
Ático - Colonia
Ático - Colonia
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Pablo Díaz
Design ideas for a retro home office in Other.
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