Midcentury Home Office with No Fireplace Ideas and Designs

Mid-Century update to a home located in NW Portland. The project included a new kitchen with skylights, multi-slide wall doors on both sides of the home, kitchen gathering desk, children's playroom, and opening up living room and dining room ceiling to dramatic vaulted ceilings. The project team included Risa Boyer Architecture. Photos: Josh Partee

Quimby

risa boyer architecture

Josh Partee
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury study in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floors.

DS If These Walls Could Talk

Amy Storm & Company

Photo of a medium sized midcentury study in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Bridle Trails Remodel

SHED Architecture & Design

Mark Woods
Small retro study in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Magnolia: Mid-Century Modern

ROM architecture studio

Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Accessibility Consultant: Karen Braitmayer, FAIA Interior Designer: Lucy Johnson Interiors Contractor: Phoenix Construction Cabinetry: Contour Woodworks Custom Sink: Kollmar Sheet Metal Photography: © Kathryn Barnard

Woods Cove

User

Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Orange County with a reading nook, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Modern Ranch

Norman Design Group, Inc.

Retro study in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and medium hardwood flooring.

Arbeitszimmer mit freistehendem Schreibtisch und grauer Couch

Heerwagen Design Consulting

Arbeitsbereich mit selbstentworfenem Schreibtisch. Türkis-goldene Tapete als Blickfang mit goldenen Wandleuchten von "Vibia". Teppich von "Stepevi" und Arbeitsstuhl von "Vitra". Fotografie Jens Bruchhaus Fotografie Jens Bruchhaus

Reading Nook - Vienna, VA

Alison Giese Interiors

A nondescript area was given a purpose as a reading nook with the addition of custom bookshelves, a tete a tete lounge chair, and a grasscloth feature wall. A nod to midcentury style finished off the eclectic vibe. Photo: Jenn Verrier

Mid-Century Mod House

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Jasmine Star
Medium sized retro study in Orange County with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Mid-Century Remodel

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Kathryn Barnard
Medium sized midcentury home office in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch

Midcentury Home Office

This is an example of a retro study in London with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floors.

Vintage Grand Rapids Family Home.

Brett Bulthuis Photography

©BrettBulthuis2018
Inspiration for a medium sized retro home office in Grand Rapids with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, beige floors and no fireplace.

Olympic Manor Kitchen + Office

Jackson Design Build

Build: Jackson Design Build. Photography: Krogstad Photography
Design ideas for a small midcentury home office in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis

WrightWorks, LLC

The guest bedroom also serves as their home office. The tall walnut cabinets are wardrobes. The interior of these closet storage cabinets are IKEA closet systems. Our craftsmen fabricated the walnut veneer panels and doors to wrap and conceal them--so that they match the other walnut cabinetry and casework in the house. The desk drawer cabinets and walnut floating shelves were also fabricated on-site. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR

Home Office Redesign

The Rath Project LLC

Wrap around shelving, inspired by mid century designs, gave the room loads of personality and storage for both husband and wife, and their 2 year old son. While children's books, crafting tools and educational supplies are stored on the easy-access lower shelves, work materials and reference books are stored on the top shelves.

Paris 11

blackStones

SHOOTIN
Inspiration for a small midcentury study in Paris with yellow walls, painted wood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

m.a.p. interiors

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

Library area in open space Ranch House. Contemporary book shelf as room divider between family room and library.
Photo of a large midcentury study in Orange County with red walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

The Jonathan Club

Interiors By Patrick

Photo of a medium sized retro home office in Los Angeles with a reading nook, vinyl flooring, no fireplace, beige floors and a drop ceiling.

Midcentury Home Office with No Fireplace 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.

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