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Promised Land Farm
Promised Land Farm
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Walls are Sherwin Williams Creamy, cabinets are Sherwin Williams Meander Blue, countertops are Caesarstone, chandelier is Urban Electric, chair is Hickory Chair. Nancy Nolan
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.
Big Round Pizza Box Office
Big Round Pizza Box Office
Love Your Room LLCLove Your Room LLC
This home office was designed to be fun and inspiring. The room is filled with DIY projects including recycled white end tables, recycled art work and bulletin board using a frame from MOMA and grass cloth wallpaper. The wall pattern was based on a gigantic pizza box I cut into a circle. See how it was done on my blog under DIY Ideas- www.loveyourroom.blogspot.com. The coffee table is a mid century modern antique, and the sofa and desk are from IKEA.
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For People designFor People design
Design ideas for a romantic home office in Orange County with beige walls and a freestanding desk.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
M the BuildersM the Builders
This is an example of a large romantic craft room in Dallas with light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, grey walls and no fireplace.
Washington Township Residence
Washington Township Residence
Dillman & Upton, Inc.Dillman & Upton, Inc.
Dura Supreme Custom Cabinet Bookcases, floor-to-ceiling spanning 15 ft. wide and 13 ft. high, Kate Benjamin Photographer, Lindsey Markel Kitchen & Bath Designer, Shana Smith Interior Designer, Don Henderson Custom Installer
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.
Reforma de vivienda en Barcelona
Reforma de vivienda en Barcelona
Marta CastellanoMarta Castellano
Carlos Muntadas
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic home studio in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Colonial Style Home
Colonial Style Home
Mohawk FlooringMohawk Flooring
Fox Broadcasting 2016
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style home office in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a reading nook, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Jessica Simpson Home
Jessica Simpson Home
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic CoutureRachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
Eric's corner in the ruffled paradise. The chunky primitive desk and leather-upholstered vintage Time-Life office chair are a place for Eric to write and for Jessica's girlie bits and bobs to blend beautifully and practically. Photo Credit: Amy Neunsinger
My Houzz: Eclectic, Kid-Friendly Home for a Creative Couple
My Houzz: Eclectic, Kid-Friendly Home for a Creative Couple
Caroline SharpnackCaroline Sharpnack
Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2019 Houzz
This is an example of a romantic home studio in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Guest Room & Home Office - Doylestown - Bucks County, PA
Guest Room & Home Office - Doylestown - Bucks County, PA
Kathy Appel, ASIDKathy Appel, ASID
It was arduous to find space for sleeping, reading, sewing, writing, painting and sitting - all within a 168 square foot room. Success depended on creative use of every nook and savvy space planning. There were two closets, so one was repurposed into a small office area. The mesh bins are used for storing sewing materials or other craft supplies.
Bureau de télétravail à Chavenay
Bureau de télétravail à Chavenay
Raison Home Luc Blampin - Cuisines et agencementsRaison Home Luc Blampin - Cuisines et agencements
Medium sized vintage study in Paris with terracotta flooring, orange floors and wallpapered walls.
My Houzz: Putting the Craft in an Ohio Craftsman
My Houzz: Putting the Craft in an Ohio Craftsman
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
With a window view and everything at her finger tips, it is easy to see why this is Chelsea's favorite room in the house. "It is a place where I am inspired, free to create and that is totally me", she describes. Although she considers this the "mess room", Chelsea has employed a system of organization to make project execution a smooth process. "My solution to clutter is storage, storage, storage - that's where those baskets come in!" By combining shelves and bins with pegboard and hooks, her creativity will never be overshadowed by the need to search for supplies. "We also ensure that everything has a home, and gets back there if it is out." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz
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.
Enchanted Storybook
Enchanted Storybook
Kristie Barnett, The DecorologistKristie Barnett, The Decorologist
Melanie G Photography
Photo of a romantic home office in Nashville with white walls and a freestanding desk.
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.
Montlake
Montlake
Hoedemaker PfeifferHoedemaker Pfeiffer
This remodel of an architect’s Seattle bungalow goes beyond simple renovation. It starts with the idea that, once completed, the house should look as if had been built that way originally. At the same time, it recognizes that the way a house was built in 1926 is not for the way we live today. Architectural pop-outs serve as window seats or garden windows. The living room and dinning room have been opened up to create a larger, more flexible space for living and entertaining. The ceiling in the central vestibule was lifted up through the roof and topped with a skylight that provides daylight to the middle of the house. The broken-down garage in the back was transformed into a light-filled office space that the owner-architect refers to as the “studiolo.” Bosworth raised the roof of the stuidiolo by three feet, making the volume more generous, ensuring that light from the north would not be blocked by the neighboring house and trees, and improving the relationship between the studiolo and the house and courtyard.
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.

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.
Stone Cottage
Stone Cottage
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield
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