Modern Home Office Ideas and Designs

Library Addition with a view Photo Credit: Roland Halbe
This is an example of an expansive modern home office in Los Angeles with a reading nook, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.

2018 Parade of Homes

Hayward & Company

Photo of a medium sized modern home studio in Boston with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Modern Home Office

Design ideas for a modern home office in Milwaukee.

Houzz Tour: An Architectural Relic Thrives in the Heartland of Ohio

Adrienne DeRosa

Adrienne DeRosa © 2012 Houzz
Photo of a modern home office in Cleveland with a built-in desk.

High-rise Condo

StudioBecker

The transformation of this high-rise condo in the heart of San Francisco was literally from floor to ceiling. Studio Becker custom built everything from the bed and shoji screens to the interior doors and wall paneling...and of course the kitchen, baths and wardrobes! It’s all Studio Becker in this master bedroom - teak light boxes line the ceiling, shoji sliding doors conceal the walk-in closet and house the flat screen TV. A custom teak bed with a headboard and storage drawers below transition into full-height night stands with mirrored fronts (with lots of storage inside) and interior up-lit shelving with a light valance above. A window seat that provides additional storage and a lounging area finishes out the room. Teak wall paneling with a concealed touchless coat closet, interior shoji doors and a desk niche with an inset leather writing surface and cord catcher are just a few more of the customized features built for this condo. This Collection M kitchen, in Manhattan, high gloss walnut burl and Rimini stainless steel, is packed full of fun features, including an eating table that hydraulically lifts from table height to bar height for parties, an in-counter appliance garage in a concealed elevation system and Studio Becker’s electric Smart drawer with custom inserts for sushi service, fine bone china and stemware. Combinations of teak and black lacquer with custom vanity designs give these bathrooms the Asian flare the homeowner’s were looking for. This project has been featured on HGTV's Million Dollar Rooms

Lo studio di Lia Lovisolo

Liadesign

Foto: Lia Lovisolo © 2015 Houzz
Modern home office in Milan.

Overstreet

Home Interior Solutions of Northwest Florida

MediaCrazed
Design ideas for a medium sized modern craft room in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Midlothian, Modern Ladies Study

Donelle Giannoni for Ethan Allen Orland Park

This ladies study doubles as her own retreat right off the front foyer of her home. The impact of the twin custom art pieces above the sofa draw you into the cozy, yet chic space. The vertical lines of the trimmed side panels draw ones eye upward, accentuating the peaked ceiling, while framing the soft light that flows into the small room. The desk and sitting area live harmoniously within the same space.

Modern Oasis Renovation

Wiles Design Group

Incorporating bold colors and patterns, this project beautifully reflects our clients' dynamic personalities. Clean lines, modern elements, and abundant natural light enhance the home, resulting in a harmonious fusion of design and personality. This home office boasts a beautiful fireplace and sleek and functional furniture, exuding an atmosphere of productivity and focus. The addition of an elegant corner chair invites moments of relaxation amidst work. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-modern-home-renovation

Pearl Loft

RAINIER PACIFIC

Photo of a modern home office in Portland.

Beautiful office transformation.

Regal Line Painting LLC

Beautiful office transformation. We changed the classic stained wood look to a new, upgraded and elegant Smoke Gray Satin finish from Benjamin Moore. What a difference. Client was very happy with and and we hope you enjoy it as well.

豊川の家

株式会社結設計

This is an example of a medium sized modern study in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floors and a timber clad ceiling.

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株式会社木の家専門店谷口工務店

Design ideas for a modern home office in Other with a reading nook, white walls, terracotta flooring and no fireplace.

Teak Wood Office Furniture

Modiani Kitchens

Photo of a modern home office in New York.

Moss Residence

Dirk Denison Architects

Design ideas for a modern home office in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.

Art Studio

Zipper Architecture

Ryan Edwards
This is an example of a large modern craft room in Raleigh with grey walls and a freestanding desk.

Alvhem

Torchio Architects, Inc.

A Modern Swedish Farmhouse Steve Buchanan Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern study in Baltimore with black walls, concrete flooring and a freestanding desk.

Queen Anne Modern Staging

David Robertson Design, LLC

Medium sized modern home office in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.

Window grids provide aesthetics to home office

MI Windows and Doors

The rustic meets industrial style of this home office in a Dallas home features two MI Windows and Doors single-hung windows. MI offers many window styles and types to complete your aesthetic vision for any space.

Moss Residence

Dirk Denison Architects

Modern home office in Chicago.

Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a modern 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 modern 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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