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Inspiration till vägglampor
Inspiration till vägglampor
Lavanille.comLavanille.com
Photo of a midcentury home office in Gothenburg.
Rio Marie
Rio Marie
a-base | büro für architektura-base | büro für architektur
Foto: © Klaus Romberg/ a-base architekten (www.a-base.de)
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury study in Berlin with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, lino flooring and white floors.
CENTURY 403
CENTURY 403
Avoda Construction & Consulting Inc.Avoda Construction & Consulting Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro study in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floors.
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Milano Mid-Century
Milano Mid-Century
Maisons FatalesMaisons Fatales
This is an example of a retro home office in Milan.
8x10 Signature Series Home Office Space
8x10 Signature Series Home Office Space
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
This 8x10 Signature Series Studio Shed, located in Portland, OR, was built for use as a home office. This unit did not require a permit.
Small retro home studio in Portland with white walls, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Office / Den
Office / Den
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
The basement level of the home was renovated into include a home office, featuring custom built-ins that mimic the style and materials of the main level of the home.
Mid-Century Mod House
Mid-Century Mod House
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Jasmine Star
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury study in Orange County with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
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Los Gatos Treehouse
Los Gatos Treehouse
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.
Myrtlewood Project
Myrtlewood Project
Jennifer Kizzee DesignJennifer Kizzee Design
Design ideas for a retro home office in Houston.
Palo Alto Mid-Century Modern Home
Palo Alto Mid-Century Modern Home
Patel Design StudioPatel Design Studio
Minimalist inspired desk and chair create a light and airy feel to the office space allowing plenty of room to move around and get inspired. The hexagonal shelving was custom built to create a natural centerpiece for the room. The room sparks creativity and inspires one's workspace.
Bouldin Creek Bachelor Pad
Bouldin Creek Bachelor Pad
Christen Ales Interior DesignChristen Ales Interior Design
Merrick Ales Photography
Design ideas for a retro home office in Austin.
My Houzz: Warmth and Style in 350 Square Feet
My Houzz: Warmth and Style in 350 Square Feet
Nanette WongNanette Wong
Photo: Nanette Wong © 2016 Houzz
Photo of a midcentury home office in San Francisco.
Orchard
Orchard
Frahm Interiors - Burlington ONFrahm Interiors - Burlington ON
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury home office in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
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Masculine Office Accent Wall
Masculine Office Accent Wall
Designed with Grace & JoyDesigned with Grace & Joy
A little bit masculine, with a LOT of personality...these wood slats changed up the entire space on this office accent wall. We first painted the wall with our favorite Sherwin Williams black paint and then the plywood (to save money!) slats were installed atop.
W 9th Street
W 9th Street
Workshop No. 5Workshop No. 5
Photo of a retro home office in Austin.
Home Office Niche
Home Office Niche
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Multifunctional space combines a sitting area, dining space and office niche. The vaulted ceiling adds to the spaciousness and the wall of windows streams in natural light. The natural wood materials adds warmth to the room and cozy atmosphere. Photography by Norman Sizemore
Tuscany Mid-Century Modern
Tuscany Mid-Century Modern
Alison White HomesAlison White Homes
This is an example of a retro home office in Los Angeles with grey walls, a freestanding desk, beige floors and a timber clad ceiling.

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.
Midcentury Home Office
Midcentury Home Office
This is an example of a retro home office in Miami with grey walls, a built-in desk and grey floors.
Houseboat
Houseboat
Medium PlentyMedium Plenty
Melissa Kaseman
Midcentury home office in San Francisco.
Midtown
Midtown
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Eric Lucero
Inspiration for a retro home office in Denver.
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