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Millennium Tower
Millennium Tower
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Michael J. Lee
Small traditional study in Boston with grey walls, a built-in desk, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Dutch Colonial Charm
Dutch Colonial Charm
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Joyelle West Photography
Photo of a small traditional study in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Study and guest room
Study and guest room
JoineryOne Pty LtdJoineryOne Pty Ltd
A combination of a functional home office / study and comfortable spare room for guests when they stay. A multifunctional room such as this really benefits from JoineryOne’s bespoke joinery to maximise space and duel functionality requirements. Subtle space saving and storage features include the custom made built in desk and cantilever shelves complete with recessed LED lighting, which is perfect for the home office / study. The guest room features have also been thoughtfully designed and installed by JoineryOne. The custom made bed complete with overhead cantilever shelves and the all important storage drawers under the bed match in perfectly with the room’s study cabinetry and the built-in wardrobe which features space saving recessed handles. The joinery design makes the most of the limited space in the room, providing an inviting space to work and a comfortable space for guests to stay. JoineryOne collaborated with the architect to design, build, supply and fit custom joinery for this home study/ guest room within a comfortable family home in Sydney’s leafy Riverview.
Декорирование интерьера квартиры в Оболенском переулке
Декорирование интерьера квартиры в Оболенском переулке
ART4INTERIORART4INTERIOR
Дизайнер - Оксана Бутман, Архитектор - Наталья Анахина, Фотограф - Красюк Сергей
Photo of a small classic study in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Kitchens
Kitchens
UpStaged HomeStagingUpStaged HomeStaging
Inspiration for a small traditional study in Houston with beige walls, marble flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and white floors.
Colin
Colin
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Small midcentury study in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Квартира на улице Екатерины Будановой
Квартира на улице Екатерины Будановой
liturinsky&leostliturinsky&leost
liturinsky&leost
Photo of a small contemporary study in Moscow with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Ocean Blue
Ocean Blue
UserUser
Multi-functional home office in coastal style.
Design ideas for a small beach style study in Miami with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
UES Apartment
UES Apartment
A.Jennison InteriorsA.Jennison Interiors
Photo - Jessica Glynn Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional study in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floors.
Cicero - Neighborhood Estate
Cicero - Neighborhood Estate
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The Cicero is a modern styled home for today’s contemporary lifestyle. It features sweeping facades with deep overhangs, tall windows, and grand outdoor patio. The contemporary lifestyle is reinforced through a visually connected array of communal spaces. The kitchen features a symmetrical plan with large island and is connected to the dining room through a wide opening flanked by custom cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen, the living and sitting rooms are connected to one another by a see-through fireplace. The communal nature of this plan is reinforced downstairs with a lavish wet-bar and roomy living space, perfect for entertaining guests. Lastly, with vaulted ceilings and grand vistas, the master suite serves as a cozy retreat from today’s busy lifestyle. Photographer: Brad Gillette
Attic Den
Attic Den
Matthew Caughy InteriorsMatthew Caughy Interiors
Inspiration for a small nautical study in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Takapuna Apartment
Takapuna Apartment
Bonham Interior & ArchitectureBonham Interior & Architecture
Mark Scowen- Intense Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in Auckland with grey walls and a freestanding desk.
Inviting Professional Home Office
Inviting Professional Home Office
mercer INTERIORmercer INTERIOR
mercer INTERIOR created an upholstered tack board to help hide computer and phone wires. We went wireless wherever possible elsewhere. A detail of the brushed brass pulls is shown. Photo by Emily Gilbert
Bartow Point Drive
Bartow Point Drive
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Sources: Built-in desk: Custom oak design (Rethink Design Studio x Structured Green) Floating shelf: Custom oak design (Rethink Design Studio x Structured Green) Gazelle head: Anthropologie Chair: DWR Wall Color: BM Herbal Escape 1457 Flooring: Heart of Pine Richard Leo Johnson
Vina's Tiny House
Vina's Tiny House
Sol Haus DesignSol Haus Design
The great room of the tiny house is the ultimate multi-purpose: living room, dining room, media room, guest bedroom, and yoga room. Lots of natural light brings the outside in and expand the feeling of space. Photo: Eileen Descallar Ringwald
Sudbury Kitchen
Sudbury Kitchen
Spotlight Design CenterSpotlight Design Center
Alban Gega Photography
Small eclectic study in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
RIDGEWOOD ESTATE
RIDGEWOOD ESTATE
HUNTINGTON IDHUNTINGTON ID
Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.
Refined Maximalist Office
Refined Maximalist Office
Go To Your RoomGo To Your Room
Vintage gold artwork and a modern gold wall sconce work together to add some refined bling to this organic maximalist 'Rainbow Poppy Meadow' wallpaper by Rebel Walls. Also featured here is a tall white Wayfair cabinet to help with office storage. The vertical height is always welcome in a small space and the space below the cabinet is great for even more storage if needed. The cane feature on the cabinet was received with the original wood, but we added some of the white-wash paint used in the upcycled chairs, to slightly tone down the yellow in the natural wood fibers and allow it blend a bit more cohesively with the office guest chairs (not shown here, but across the room).
Equestrian Office
Equestrian Office
Haus of Rowe InteriorsHaus of Rowe Interiors
We transformed this barely used Sunroom into a fully functional home office because ...well, Covid. We opted for a dark and dramatic wall and ceiling color, BM Black Beauty, after learning about the homeowners love for all things equestrian. This moody color envelopes the space and we added texture with wood elements and brushed brass accents to shine against the black backdrop.
Contemporary Family Home Wimbledon
Contemporary Family Home Wimbledon
Brayer DesignBrayer Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary study in Surrey with carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floors.

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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