skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Home Office
  2. Shabby-Chic Style

Shabby-Chic Style Home Office Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
101 - 120 of 998 photos
Item 1 of 2
Shabby Chic office remodel
Shabby Chic office remodel
JC Cross Design, LLC.JC Cross Design, LLC.
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style home office in Other.
Promised Land Farm
Promised Land Farm
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Walls are Sherwin Williams Creamy and Meander Blue, chair is Hickory Chair, drapery and banquette back fabrics are Designers Guild, checkered fabric is F. Schumacher, . Nancy Nolan
The Prairie By Rachel Ashwell
The Prairie By Rachel Ashwell
Amy NeunsingerAmy Neunsinger
Photography by Amy Neunsinger
Inspiration for a vintage home office in Los Angeles.
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
Red Apple Road
Red Apple Road
60% Colour Design60% Colour Design
An elegant Solera Roman style shading with top-down, bottom-up operation for maximum flexibility when working with screens and for light control. Shown here in the luxurious Monroe collection’s light filtering Saffron colour.
Home office
Home office
Christine St-Amour Interior DesignChristine St-Amour Interior Design
Shabby-chic style home office in Wichita.
Romantic office
Romantic office
Isabel Gómez InteriorsIsabel Gómez Interiors
This is an example of a romantic home office in Brussels.
Customer Collaborations
Customer Collaborations
D. Marie InteriorsD. Marie Interiors
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style home office in Seattle.
Sponsored
Item 3 of 7
Learn More
Small Spaces, Big Function - San Francisco
Small Spaces, Big Function - San Francisco
TANGERINEdesign, Jill C. Finn Assoc. AIATANGERINEdesign, Jill C. Finn Assoc. AIA
San Francisco has some unique spaces, not always with an obvious use... this was used as a closet, but much better as an office. Tall ceilings give way to high storage and if you add a chalkboard wall, you can entertain yourself or your kids!
Katie Alice Summerhouse
Katie Alice Summerhouse
Scotts of Thrapston LimitedScotts of Thrapston Limited
Photo of a large shabby-chic style home office in Other.
DECORACIÓN VIVIENDA
DECORACIÓN VIVIENDA
NATALIA ZUBIZARRETA INTERIORISMONATALIA ZUBIZARRETA INTERIORISMO
Fotografías de Felipe Scheffel Bell
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style study in Bilbao with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Vintage Chic Alexandria Townhouse
Vintage Chic Alexandria Townhouse
Trim SpacesTrim Spaces
Design ideas for a vintage home office in DC Metro.
Joan Marie Ballard
Joan Marie Ballard
r. h. ballard shopr. h. ballard shop
Photo of a romantic home office in DC Metro.
Pasadena
Pasadena
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Photo of a medium sized vintage study in Dallas with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and green walls.
Sponsored
Item 3 of 7
Learn More
Potomac, MD Shabby-Chic Whole-House Remodel
Potomac, MD Shabby-Chic Whole-House Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Photo of a vintage home office in DC Metro.
Organizing
Organizing
Lotus Cleaning & Organizing, IncLotus Cleaning & Organizing, Inc
Sarah Brewer, The Client wanted White, clean lines, as you can see we painted a nice soft gray,to enhance the white with pops of colors and integrating classic design with Bohemian chic to make it a very usable but professional space.
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a romantic home studio in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Empfangstresen
Empfangstresen
Haus im GlückHaus im Glück
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style home office in Leipzig.

Shabby-Chic Style 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.
Boho Farmhouse Seven Bridges
Boho Farmhouse Seven Bridges
Dascal Designs LLCDascal Designs LLC
Inspiration for a romantic home office in Miami.
Interior Doors
Interior Doors
ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by MyersELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers
Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Simpson 46 INTERIOR Door - Fir SERIES: Interior Panel Doors TYPE: Interior Panel APPLICATIONS: Can be used for a swing door, pocket door, by-pass door, with barn track hardware, with pivot hardware and for any room in the home. Construction Type: Engineered All-Wood Stiles and Rails with Dowel Pinned Stile/Rail Joinery Panels: 3/4" Double Hip-Raised Panel (std), 1-1/4" RP (option), 3/8" FP (option) Profile: Ovolo Sticking
Home Office
Home Office
UserUser
Photo of a romantic home office in Raleigh.
6
2345678910Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.