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Washington Township Residence
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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
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.
Built-Ins by Woodmaster Custom Cabinets
Built-Ins by Woodmaster Custom Cabinets
Woodmaster Custom CabinetsWoodmaster Custom Cabinets
Upgrade your home library with built-in bookcases and window seat with storage. If you’ve got home projects like this one on your mind, give us a call at 919-554-3707 to schedule your free in-home estimate, or visit woodmasterwoodworks.com/appointment-request. For more inspiration, visit our website at woodmasterwoodworks.com. Follow us on Instagram at @woodmastercustomcabinets.
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Romantic office
Romantic office
Isabel Gómez InteriorsIsabel Gómez Interiors
Romantic home office in Brussels.
Willowend
Willowend
Thompson Custom HomesThompson Custom Homes
Architect: Architectural Solutions, Inc.; Photographer: Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a romantic home office in Houston.
Massachusetts North Shore Home
Massachusetts North Shore Home
Savoir Faire HomeSavoir Faire Home
A swedish secretary creates a nook and interesting space under the staircase.
Design ideas for a romantic study in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Lavender Cottage - Craft Room
Lavender Cottage - Craft Room
Torie JayneTorie Jayne
Craft room table with pretty organised storage on the shelves by Torie Jayne
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style craft room in Devon.
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Washington DC Multi-Room Remodel
Washington DC Multi-Room Remodel
InSite Builders & RemodelingInSite Builders & Remodeling
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style study in DC Metro with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floors.
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.
Enchanted Storybook
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Kristie Barnett, The DecorologistKristie Barnett, The Decorologist
Melanie G Photography
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style craft room in Nashville.
Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach
Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic CoutureRachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
Lily is an artist and fashion designer, buying vintage clothes from markets that she then reworks. Her curated library of pretty frocks and sundresses live in her tiny second bedroom, made into a work space, alongside a moment of vintage wallpaper. Photo Credit: Amy Neunsinger
French country home
French country home
Catherine SandinCatherine Sandin
This is an example of a romantic home office in Paris.
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This is an example of a romantic home office in Amsterdam.
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LA Office Project
West Eleven LaneWest Eleven Lane
Shannan Leigh Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage study in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Kozy Deco Style
Kozy Deco Style
iDeal Furniture IrvineiDeal Furniture Irvine
Inspiration for a small vintage home office in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
My Houzz: Midcentury Heirlooms and Artwork Charm a 1908 Mississippi Home
My Houzz: Midcentury Heirlooms and Artwork Charm a 1908 Mississippi Home
Corynne PlessCorynne Pless
Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style home office in New York with pink walls.
Home office
Home office
Jeanette KarlsenJeanette Karlsen
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style home office in Other with white walls and a freestanding desk.

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.
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mudroom craftroom
My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMy Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style craft room in San Diego.
Bohemian Family Room
Bohemian Family Room
ITECTDESIGN LLC.ITECTDESIGN LLC.
a Boho-chic home office design characterized by natural wood, simple lines, and a neutral color palette. this combination brings serenity, calm, and peacefulness to it's owners.
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.
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