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Homeoffice Berlin, Mitte
Homeoffice Berlin, Mitte
Britta Weißer InnenarchitektenBritta Weißer Innenarchitekten
In der kleinen Wohnung richteten wir mit Vintagemöbeln ein gemütliches Homeoffice ein.
Photo of a small midcentury home office in Berlin with blue walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Timber Cottage
Timber Cottage
Annie Bowen DesignAnnie Bowen Design
This beautiful timber cottage in Balmain was in need of an updated colour scheme. With lovely heritage features and the client’s collection of mid Century furniture, the colour selection for this home was about enhancing what was already there. | Photo credit Samantha Mackie
Garneau Up-Down Duplex
Garneau Up-Down Duplex
ArtHouse ResidentialArtHouse Residential
Photo of a small midcentury home studio in Edmonton with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring
Teresa’s Tile and Carpet Design CenterTeresa’s Tile and Carpet Design Center
Small retro home office in Other with grey walls and brown floors.
Midcentury Modern
Midcentury Modern
Kathy Ann Abell InteriorsKathy Ann Abell Interiors
Designed by Kathy Ann Abell Interiors Copyright © 2014 Kathy Ann Abell Interiors. All rights reserved. Visit us at kathyannabell.com Photosgrapher: Megan Meek
Saugatuck Residence
Saugatuck Residence
Welcome Home Design GroupWelcome Home Design Group
Jennifer Mayo Studios
Small retro study in Grand Rapids with white walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Modern Seattle Renovation
Modern Seattle Renovation
UserUser
This uniquely designed home in Seattle, Washington recently underwent a dramatic transformation that provides both a fresh new aesthetic and improved functionality. Renovations on this home went above and beyond the typical “face-lift” of the home remodel project and created a modern, one-of-a-kind space perfectly designed to accommodate the growing family of the homeowners. Along with creating a new aesthetic for the home, constructing a dwelling that was both energy efficient and ensured a high level of comfort were major goals of the project. To this end, the homeowners selected A5h Windows and Doors with triple-pane glazing which offers argon-filled, low-E coated glass and warm edge spacers within an all-aluminum frame. The hidden sash option was selected to provide a clean and modern aesthetic on the exterior facade. Concealed hinges allow for a continuous air seal, while premium stainless-steel handles offer a refined contemporary touch.
606 West Project
606 West Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Shown here is our custom, narrow framed steel fire-rated windows that we furnished for this beautiful reading area located on a rooftop in NYC. The room also features a custom thermally broken steel door, motorized awnings, a wall garden, and a rustic iron spiral staircase.
Lower East Side
Lower East Side
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
mid century styled home
Photo of a small midcentury study in New York with white walls, a freestanding desk, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Striped Kilim adds depth in a Home Office
Striped Kilim adds depth in a Home Office
Floorplan RugsFloorplan Rugs
This double-wide striped kilim creates an added layer of interest in this home office, where a Brasilia mcm dresser is used to store vintage fabrics and sewing notions. More on the rug: This hand-woven kilim is a multi-colored stripe in a light wool. Like many vintage rugs woven in a weaver's home, kilims tend to be narrow and long rather than wide and square. To make their size more amenable to a living area, weavers will actually weave TWO pieces, and then sew them together in the middles. It is certainly not a technique you find in modern rugs and is all the more evidence of the tradition, craft and culture that goes into making handmade rugs. Original artwork by Tiffany Bozic.
Raeburn Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space
Raeburn Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space
FlooretFlooret
Raeburn Signature from the Modin LVP Collection: Inspired by summers at the cabin among redwoods and pines. Weathered rustic notes with deep reds and subtle grays.
Avenel Home - Danziger Design - Potomac, MD
Avenel Home - Danziger Design - Potomac, MD
Danziger DesignDanziger Design
This lady's office off the master bedroom is small but packed with everything one needs to work efficiently. Midcentury modern pieces were blended seamlessly with other styles. The two-sided fireplace provide ambiance and a bit of privacy. Photo by John Cole Photography
Sandbox Child and Family Counseling
Sandbox Child and Family Counseling
CM Fresh PerspectivesCM Fresh Perspectives
Private Office
Inspiration for a small midcentury home office in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Le Nouveau 49
Le Nouveau 49
Le Sable Indigo InteriorsLe Sable Indigo Interiors
Le Sable Indigo Interiors
This is an example of a small retro home studio in Barcelona with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Office
Office
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
Photo of a small midcentury study in DC Metro with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floors.
St Kilda apartment
St Kilda apartment
The Den InteriorsThe Den Interiors
Suzi Appel Photography
Photo of a small midcentury home office in Melbourne.
SE構法のK様邸！
SE構法のK様邸！
MEIJI HOMES　自由設計・自然素材の明治ホームズMEIJI HOMES　自由設計・自然素材の明治ホームズ
Photo of a small retro home office in Other with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Mid Century Modern Office
Mid Century Modern Office
Abigail Shea InteriorsAbigail Shea Interiors
I had a blast working on this personal project. My partner, Alex, is working from home and I needed a space where I could be creative but also put in the hard work. We had 100sf, a budget of "as-cheap-as-possible," and tons of rental restrictions--but good design always starts with a little problem solving, right? I infused the space with lots of neutral colors and tons of texture to keep it warm. I threw in my favorite vintage pieces, a big oversized paper lantern, and a bookshelf bar for some soul. & just like that, it's our favorite spot in town.
Midcentury Modern Huntington Beach
Midcentury Modern Huntington Beach
9 Ten Design9 Ten Design
Michael Sage Photography
This is an example of a small retro home office in Orange County with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey walls.
Mon bureau
Mon bureau
Bel Atelier - Décoratrice d'intérieurBel Atelier - Décoratrice d'intérieur
Création d'un bureau pour un indépendant
This is an example of a small midcentury study in Lyon with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Small Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury home library?

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