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Shabby-Chic Style Brown Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Country Cottage
Country Cottage
Avril InteriorsAvril Interiors
Shabby-chic style home studio in Phoenix with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Willowend
Willowend
Thompson Custom HomesThompson Custom Homes
Architect: Architectural Solutions, Inc.; Photographer: Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a romantic home office in Houston.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
M the BuildersM the Builders
Design ideas for a large romantic craft room in Dallas with light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, grey walls and no fireplace.
French country home
French country home
Catherine SandinCatherine Sandin
This is an example of a romantic home office in Paris.
Office Studio
Office Studio
Jennifer B MeyerJennifer B Meyer
Cozy writing studio in abandoned barn on client's property. It is my client's dream space, which she can isolate herself to create and develop her wonderful fiction stories. We were given carte blanche by her husband to create a space truly hers, reflecting her spunky side.
Southern Living Idea House
Southern Living Idea House
Amy Berry DesignAmy Berry Design
Romantic home office in Dallas.
Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach
Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic CoutureRachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
The sewing room has Pearl Lowe lace curtains and a vintage wallpaper on one wall, giving a beautiful, luxurious accent to this functional and inspirational space. The room was on the sweet side so the frayed rug contributes a grittier aesthetic. Photo Credit: Amy Neunsinger
2017 Trending Colors
2017 Trending Colors
Finstad's Carpet OneFinstad's Carpet One
This cozy home library and office invites for hours of reading! 2017 trendy taupe's and powder blues add class and warmth. The soft tone hardwood floors complete the muted marvel of this quaint room. Hardwood flooring (available in hardwood, luxury vinyl and laminate) available at Finstad's Carpet One, Helena, MT. *All styles and colors may not be available.
Enchanted Storybook
Enchanted Storybook
Kristie Barnett, The DecorologistKristie Barnett, The Decorologist
Melanie G Photography
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style craft room in Nashville.
warmington north
warmington north
Warmington & NorthWarmington & North
http://www.warmingtonandnorth.com
This is an example of a shabby-chic style home office in Seattle with white walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Our Work
Our Work
Finishing Touch Design StudioFinishing Touch Design Studio
Photo of a small shabby-chic style study in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige walls.
My Houzz: Devotion Shows in a 19th-Century Belgian Home
My Houzz: Devotion Shows in a 19th-Century Belgian Home
Holly MarderHolly Marder
Holly Marder © 2012 Houzz
This is an example of a romantic home office in Amsterdam.
Craft Room
Craft Room
Tri State Kitchen & BathTri State Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a small romantic craft room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
West End Ave
West End Ave
De Leon Design LLCDe Leon Design LLC
Large vintage home office in New York with a reading nook, pink walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
シャビー＆ナチュラルな家
シャビー＆ナチュラルな家
JUSTJUST
Photo by justnoie
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style home office in Other.
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Kahrs Hardwood Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Color: Craftsman Oak Kronoberg
Expansive vintage home office in Chicago with light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Bedroom Makeover
Bedroom Makeover
Navya And A QuarterNavya And A Quarter
This is an example of a vintage home office in Delhi.
KP Spaces Home
KP Spaces Home
Cassie Daughtrey Realogics Sotheby's RealtyCassie Daughtrey Realogics Sotheby's Realty
Jaymee Lundin Photography and Cory Holland Photography
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style home office in Seattle with painted wood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Harwich, MA
Harwich, MA
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
Brian Vanden Brink Photography
Photo of a small shabby-chic style study in Portland Maine with beige walls, a built-in desk, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Waterfront Studio
Waterfront Studio
Smallwood Design & Construction Inc.Smallwood Design & Construction Inc.
This is an example of a romantic home office in Seattle.

Shabby-Chic Style Brown 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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