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Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights
Michele Bitter DesignsMichele Bitter Designs
Allison Bitter Photography
Small classic home studio in New York with a built-in desk, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
LAXseries Wall Mounted Desk
LAXseries Wall Mounted Desk
MASHstudiosMASHstudios
Perfect for small spaces, this desk attaches to the wall and makes legs seem like pointless obtrusions. Convenient cubbies underneath do away with drawers, allowing for quick stowing and access.
Atherton Oasis
Atherton Oasis
Jules Art of LivingJules Art of Living
Cherie Cordellos Commercial Photography
Design ideas for a small classic study in San Francisco with grey walls, slate flooring and a built-in desk.
Farmhouse Home Office
Farmhouse Home Office
Small rural home office in DC Metro with a freestanding desk.
Sitting Rooms
Sitting Rooms
Chéz Beau DesignsChéz Beau Designs
Traditional White Re-purpose Desk. Medium Tone Hardwood Flooring. Gold Tone Whimsical Lighting. Walls- Wiliow Tree - Sherwin Williams. Photograher-Jason Jones
Built In Desk
Built In Desk
InSight InteriorsInSight Interiors
Photo by Wesley Sebern
Small eclectic study in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
South Pasadena Family Office
South Pasadena Family Office
Amy Peltier Interior Design & HomeAmy Peltier Interior Design & Home
A moody-hued bookshelf, ample sunlight, comfortable furniture, and functional design are the design highlights of this family office. --- Project designed by Pasadena interior design studio Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home. They serve Pasadena, Bradbury, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada Flintridge, Altadena, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Los Angeles, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home, click here: https://peltierinteriors.com/
NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE
NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE
James D. Rogers, BuilderJames D. Rogers, Builder
Small country study in San Francisco with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
City studio apartment
City studio apartment
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
Working station is an important but normally not such a vibrant part of the interior. In this 25sqm studio it was hidden within the mirrored wardrobe to keep interior clean and uncluttered. 180 degree hinges allow doors open completely giving plenty of space for comfortable and productive work.
GREENFIELD CABINETRY
GREENFIELD CABINETRY
Luxe PittsburghLuxe Pittsburgh
Photo of a small classic home office in Other with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
Whitstable Island InteriorsWhitstable Island Interiors
Photo of a small nautical home office in Kent with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
A Junk Room Turned Craft Room
A Junk Room Turned Craft Room
House NerdHouse Nerd
With the advice of my interior designer friend Nelly Reffet of Twinkle and Whistle, I turned this space into a much nicer and more organised room to work. One of the first things Nelly advised me to do was paint the Antique White walls Vivid White and change the cedar blinds for linen curtains. I could not believe the difference this made in making the room seem brighter and lighter. As I was on a very tight budget for this room, Nelly suggested utilising a piece of furniture I already had in the house - the IKEA Expedit - for storage. Having one large piece of furniture for storage rather than several smaller ones has freed up the space enormously. It also provides loads of storage with its deep shelves. The containers in it are all thrifted, found on the side of the road or from secondhand markets. I used a mix of cane baskets, wooden boxes and an unused draw to hide more unsightly odds and ends and make it overall look much more neat and tidy. Photo Heather Robbins of Red Images Fine Photography
Chicago Artist's Office and Studio
Chicago Artist's Office and Studio
Space Interior DesignSpace Interior Design
sleek white and natural wood double office, and artist's at home office, mini kitchen area and sleeping area make it a bedroom suite as well, tv and stereo, customs millwork by Legacy, photos by Jorge Gera, counter tops by The Tile Gallery
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.
Two Tone Kitchen
Two Tone Kitchen
The Cabinet Store + Culina DesignThe Cabinet Store + Culina Design
This is an example of a small classic home office in Minneapolis with beige walls and a built-in desk.
Office
Office
Euro Canadian Construction Corp.Euro Canadian Construction Corp.
Designer: David Phoenix Interior Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary study in Vancouver with brown walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Boise Residence
Boise Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Music Room. Photo by Clark Dugger
Photo of a small contemporary home office in Los Angeles with a reading nook, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Mountain View Townhouse
Mountain View Townhouse
Studio RevolutionStudio Revolution
Designed by: Studio Revolution Photography by: Thomas Kuoh
Photo of a small scandinavian home office in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Offices
Offices
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Cubbies separate paperwork by task making it much easier to find exactly what you are looking for, every time. Margaret Ferrec
This is an example of a small classic home office in New York with a built-in desk and yellow walls.
Annandale
Annandale
All Time ConstructionsAll Time Constructions
Photo of a small contemporary study in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.

Small 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 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 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 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 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 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 home library?

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