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Rustic Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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1041 EL
1041 EL
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
This is an example of a rustic home office in Columbus with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Martis Camp Tahoe Office
Martis Camp Tahoe Office
Marea Clark InteriorsMarea Clark Interiors
Photo of a rustic home office in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Winter Park Renovation
Winter Park Renovation
TotalCare OrlandoTotalCare Orlando
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic study in Orlando with grey walls, a freestanding desk, grey floors, dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Lookout Ridge
Lookout Ridge
Bennett Lee DesignsBennett Lee Designs
Design ideas for a rustic study in Miami with beige walls, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and medium hardwood flooring.
Edinburg
Edinburg
MJN & Associates InteriorsMJN & Associates Interiors
Carl Unterbrink
Medium sized rustic study in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Reclaimed Oak Wide Plank & Chevron Pattern
Reclaimed Oak Wide Plank & Chevron Pattern
KB's Hardwood FloorsKB's Hardwood Floors
Photo of a small rustic study in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Barn Office
Barn Office
PhiBa ArchitecturePhiBa Architecture
Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.
Private Residence
Private Residence
gabrielle designs ARCHITECTUREgabrielle designs ARCHITECTURE
Design ideas for a rustic home office in Denver with beige walls, a freestanding desk, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Craft Room
Craft Room
The Container Store Custom ClosetsThe Container Store Custom Closets
A charming 1920s Los Angeles home serves as a place of business, and the guest room doubles as a work studio. Elfa utility boards, shelving and storage containers from The Container Store were the perfect solution for tools, keeping them visible and accessible above the workspace instead of piled on top of it.
Natural Edge Counters
Natural Edge Counters
Natural Edge MantelsNatural Edge Mantels
Highly charactered natural edge counter with a rubbed oil finish.
This is an example of a rustic home office in Vancouver with a freestanding desk.
Timber Frame Home
Timber Frame Home
Sitka Log HomesSitka Log Homes
Home office with loft library in timber frame home.
Design ideas for a rustic home office in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Home Office
Home Office
Showhomes HoustonShowhomes Houston
Photo of a medium sized rustic study in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Meadow View
Meadow View
Best Custom Homes, LLCBest Custom Homes, LLC
Photos: Eric Lucero
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic study in Denver with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Rustic Home Office
Rustic Home Office
Rustic home office in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Gothic Cottage - Award Finalist
Gothic Cottage - Award Finalist
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Built-in shelves take advantage of the height of the vaulted ceiling. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a medium sized rustic study in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Traditional Home
Traditional Home
Aspen White Star, LLCAspen White Star, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized rustic home office in Denver with a reading nook, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
24 - Woodland, UT Residence
24 - Woodland, UT Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Photo of a medium sized rustic study in Salt Lake City with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Stockfarm Foothills
Stockfarm Foothills
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Rustic home office in Other with a freestanding desk and a timber clad ceiling.
Rustic Home Office
Rustic Home Office
This is an example of a rustic home office in Other with a reading nook, white walls, a freestanding desk and a coffered ceiling.
Rustic Luxe Man Cave
Rustic Luxe Man Cave
Bolen DesignsBolen Designs
This client wanted a place he could work, watch his favorite sports and movies, and also entertain. A gorgeous rustic luxe man cave (media room and home office) for an avid hunter and whiskey connoisseur. Rich leather and velvet mixed with cement and industrial piping fit the bill, giving this space the perfect blend of masculine luxury with plenty of space to work and play.

Rustic Home Office with a Freestanding Desk 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic home library?

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