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Small Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Victorian property in East London
Victorian property in East London
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The beautiful wallpaper creates an amazing background for any Zoom meeting
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in London with purple walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
Small Space Big Style Condo
Small Space Big Style Condo
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Small traditional home studio in Other with a freestanding desk.
A Study transformed
A Study transformed
Tina Dann-Fenwick InteriorsTina Dann-Fenwick Interiors
This custom designed bookcase replaced an old murphy bed in a small first floor room which we converted into a cozy study
Design ideas for a small classic study in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
Photo of a small traditional study in Omaha with grey walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Cozy Industrial Office Space
Cozy Industrial Office Space
Jas D. DecorJas D. Decor
We wanted to create a cozy and productive atmosphere for this fun couple. To maximize the limited space, we opted to mount the larger pieces on the wall. The design we chose was a blend of simplistic style and neutral tones, with a touch of color added in throughout.
West Dulwich Family Home
West Dulwich Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This detached home in West Dulwich was opened up & extended across the back to create a large open plan kitchen diner & seating area for the family to enjoy together. We added carpet, a contemporary wall colour & a mid century desk & desk chair to the study to make it feel cosy
RiverSide
RiverSide
trifoltrifol
фотографы: Анна Черышева и Екатерина Титенко
This is an example of a small contemporary home studio in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, a freestanding desk, medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Antonio Banderas NYC Home
Antonio Banderas NYC Home
Kari Whitman InteriorsKari Whitman Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary study in New York with red walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floors.
Boho Fresh Office + Sitting Room
Boho Fresh Office + Sitting Room
Design Loves DetailDesign Loves Detail
Travis J Photography
Inspiration for a small scandinavian home studio in Other with white walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
The Open Plan Home Office / Landing
The Open Plan Home Office / Landing
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
Making Spaces https://blog.making-spaces.net/2017/01/20/the-open-plan-work-space-final-reveal/
Doheny Penthouse Renovation
Doheny Penthouse Renovation
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Photography by Laura Hull.
Photo of a small classic home office in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Recording Studio
Photo of a small traditional home studio in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring, grey walls, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Chirag Enclave
Chirag Enclave
Essentia EnvironmentsEssentia Environments
This is an example of a small contemporary study in Delhi with a freestanding desk.
Апартаменты в квартале Tribeca на Нижней Красносельской
Апартаменты в квартале Tribeca на Нижней Красносельской
Юлия Сологубова/ AntresoleЮлия Сологубова/ Antresole
Денис Комаров
Small urban study in Moscow with a freestanding desk, multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Sophisticated Country Home
Sophisticated Country Home
Lewis and Rose InteriorsLewis and Rose Interiors
Photo of a small farmhouse home office in Dallas with grey walls and a freestanding desk.
Tall House
Tall House
Studio InSitu ArchitectsStudio InSitu Architects
Tall House on Colonel Willie Cove Westerly, RI Interiors by Studio InSitu and Tricia Upton Architectural Design by Tim Hess and Jeff Dearing for DSK Architects. Christian Lanciaux project manager. Builder: Gardner Woodwrights, Gene Ciccone project manager. Structural Engineer: Simpson Gumpetz and Heger Landscape Architects: Tupelo Gardens photographs by Studio InSitu. On this coastal site subject to high winds and flooding, governmental review and permitting authorities overlap and combine to create some pret-ty tough weather of their own. On the relatively small footprint available for construction, this house was stacked in functional layers: Entry and kids' spaces are on the ground level. The Master Suite is tucked under the eaves (pried-open to distant views) on the third floor, and the middle level is wide-open from outside wall to outside wall for entertaining and sweeping views.
South Mountain Residence
South Mountain Residence
RHG Architecture + DesignRHG Architecture + Design
John Bessler Photography
Photo of a small contemporary study in New York with dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Home Office Renovation
Home Office Renovation
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Daniel Gagnon Photography
Inspiration for a small classic study in Providence with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige walls.
Baltimore Condo Loft
Baltimore Condo Loft
Mclean & Tircuit DesignsMclean & Tircuit Designs
Contemporary Condominium Loft Photographer, D. Randolph Foulds
Design ideas for a small industrial study in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floors.
Farmhouse Home Office
Farmhouse Home Office
Small rural home office in DC Metro with a freestanding desk.

Small Home Office with a Freestanding Desk 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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