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Small Study Ideas and Designs

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Kits Beach
Kits Beach
Form CollectiveForm Collective
Small classic study in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and beige floors.
C. Sicilia
C. Sicilia
THE ROOM & CO interiorismoTHE ROOM & CO interiorismo
Photo of a small contemporary study in Barcelona with beige walls, a built-in desk, medium hardwood flooring, orange floors and no fireplace.
San Francisco Decorators Showcase House 2017
San Francisco Decorators Showcase House 2017
CME InteriorsCME Interiors
Grey stained walnut wood paneled walls, John Mayberry artwork, Christian Liaigre "Ile de Re" armchair, Holly Hunt "Lens Table" and John Pomp floor lamp. Photo by Drew Kelly
Martis Camp Retreat
Martis Camp Retreat
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
Photo of a small contemporary study in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Attic Escape
Attic Escape
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
Alyssa Lee Photography
Photo of a small traditional study in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
629 Poplar, Ful
629 Poplar, Ful
Passionate Palette Staging & DesignPassionate Palette Staging & Design
Photo of a small classic study in Orange County with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Shingle Style New Construction
Shingle Style New Construction
Dalia Canora Design, LLCDalia Canora Design, LLC
Small traditional study in DC Metro with dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, blue walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Studio Flat
Studio Flat
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
This is an example of a small contemporary study in London with light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and white walls.
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
This is an example of a small contemporary study in Sacramento with white walls, a freestanding desk and concrete flooring.
Northland Home
Northland Home
Assemble-Install.com by KGK DesignsAssemble-Install.com by KGK Designs
Inspiration for a small traditional study in Kansas City with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Christmas decorating
Christmas decorating
Forest + Ash StudioForest + Ash Studio
Grazier Photography
Inspiration for a small classic study in Boston with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Ninewells Development
Ninewells Development
Artspace Interior Design LtdArtspace Interior Design Ltd
Photo of a small contemporary study in Hampshire with white walls, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Loft à Paris
Loft à Paris
Janand Delahousse architectesJanand Delahousse architectes
Julien Pepy
Inspiration for a small contemporary study in Paris with blue walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Home Workspace Refresh
Home Workspace Refresh
Curate & DisplayCurate & Display
Bright, white workspace, IKEA shelving, green houseplants. Photography © Tiffany Grant-Riley
Photo of a small scandi study in Kent with white walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
MODULOR
MODULOR
HisbalitHisbalit
Orlando Gutierrez
Small contemporary study in Other with white walls, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and light hardwood flooring.
Small bedroom
Small bedroom
Black Fox InteriorsBlack Fox Interiors
photo credits - BMLMedia.ie
Design ideas for a small traditional study in Dublin with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
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.
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in Portland with grey walls, concrete flooring and a built-in desk.
Apartamento en La Latina, Madrid
Apartamento en La Latina, Madrid
Casa JosephineCasa Josephine
Asier Rua
Photo of a small mediterranean study in Madrid with white walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Louvre 200m2
Louvre 200m2
Géraldine LafertéGéraldine Laferté
Stéphane Déroussant
Inspiration for a small contemporary study in Paris with a built-in desk, white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Small Study 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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