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East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Stoffer Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in Grand Rapids with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floors.

Westmount Place, Contemporary New-Build

Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.

Never underestimate the impact of adding panel details to walls. Panels are a fantastic detail which can be incorporated into libraries & den's, wine lounges, powder rooms, staircases & halls, as well as living rooms & dining rooms. The style, shape & scale of the panels designed will depend upon wether the style of the home is traditional, transitional or contemporary. Panel details also provide drama & architectural interest when incorporated on to ceilings. Photo by Barry Calhoun/Staging by Dekora

Rustic Meets Texas Modern by John Siemering Homes Austin TX

John Siemering Homes

John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
This is an example of a small traditional home office in Austin with white walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.

New Classic

Whitlock Builders

Medium sized classic study in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.

Home Office in Luxe Transitional Hi-Rise Residence

Dona Rosene Interiors

Client downsizing into an 80's hi-rise condo hired designer to convert the small sitting room between the master bedroom & bathroom to her Home Office. Although the client, a female executive, was retiring, her many obligations & interests required an efficient space for her active future. Interior Design by Dona Rosene Interiors. Photos by Michael Hunter

Custom Storage Solutions

California Closets Studio City, California

Inspiration for a medium sized classic study in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Locke Lane Residence

Jay Baker Architects

Aker Imaging
This is an example of a large traditional study with white walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Townhouse Redesign

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in DC Metro with grey walls, a freestanding desk, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Tranquil Remodel

Jerome H. Davis Interiors, LLC

Aaron Bailey Photography and Video
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Miami with medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.

Her Office Hideaway

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Space Planning and Cabinet Designer: Jennifer Howard, JWH Interior Designer: Bridget Curran, JWH Contractor: JWH Construction Management Photographer: Mick Hales

Transitional Home Office

California Closets of Indianapolis

Designer: Erin Moore; Photography: Pretty Pear Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional craft room in Indianapolis with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Turramurra Home Office

Alix Helps Interiors

A vibrant home office space incorporating a world map mural and custom cabinetry. Try Rebel Walls for the world map mural. Photography by Jason Denton

Drapes

Budget Blinds of the Wasatch Back

Large classic study in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Gulfstream Lot 4

Casatopia, LLC

Model office with a custom built in and desk, drapery and area rug. Photography by ibi Designs Carpentry by JM Custom Millwork
Large classic study in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Home Office featuring Digitally Printed Map on Stretched Ceiling

Laqfoil Ltd.

The owner of this home spotted our printed map ceilings here on Houzz, and decided to order one. Lacking an authorized distributor in Florida, our installers drove from Toronto, Ontario, Canada to fulfill this order! Call us, whatever it is, we just might say yes! Our most popular map prints are variations of Amsterdam cartographer Gerard van Schagen’s 1689 world map.

South Pasadena Family Office

Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home

A moody-hued bookshelf, ample sunlight, comfortable furniture, and functional design are the design highlights of this family office. --- Project designed by Pasadena interior design studio Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home. They serve Pasadena, Bradbury, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada Flintridge, Altadena, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Los Angeles, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home, click here: https://peltierinteriors.com/

Fulshear Traditional Home Office

Marker Girl Home

This home office is traditional intended for him and has old family photos to add that personal touch. The cabinetry was white and built-in with a marble top. Benjamin Moore Color from their Classic Colors Collection 244 Strathmore Manor wall color

Transitional Home Office

Classic home office in Miami with a built-in desk, light hardwood flooring, green walls and no fireplace.

Library / Study

East End Country Kitchens

Shelving and Cabinetry by East End Country Kitchens Photo by Tony Lopez
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional home office in New York with a reading nook, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Belmont

Inner Visions Interiors

Custom built-in cherry cabinetry and desk area provides workspace and storage in this multi-purpose room. The Baker Furniture couch folds out into a guest bed. The blue walls complement the handpainted ceiling mural by Arteriors.

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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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional home library?

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