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Doheny Penthouse Renovation
Doheny Penthouse Renovation
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Laura Hull
Photo of a small traditional home office in Los Angeles.
The "New Traditional" Home - Her Office
The "New Traditional" Home - Her Office
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Interior Designer: Allard & Roberts Interior Design, Inc, Photographer: David Dietrich, Builder: Evergreen Custom Homes, Architect: Gary Price, Design Elite Architecture
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
2014 Show Home
2014 Show Home
Authentic Custom HomesAuthentic Custom Homes
Photo of a small classic home office in Oklahoma City with beige walls and vinyl flooring.
little green art studio
little green art studio
Lara Dutto, LaraarchitectureLara Dutto, Laraarchitecture
Architect of Record: David Burton, photographer: Paul Dyer
Photo of a small classic home office in San Francisco with concrete flooring.
KraftMaid
KraftMaid
Decorum Designer Cabinetry & FlooringDecorum Designer Cabinetry & Flooring
Small traditional study in Jacksonville with grey walls, slate flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floors.
Office
Office
O'Connor Home DesignO'Connor Home Design
Photo of a small classic home office in Philadelphia with a reading nook, beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Uptown Home Office
Uptown Home Office
Cabinets by DesignCabinets by Design
For a homeowner and her growing photography business, a closed-in side porch was gutted, updated and turned into an efficient and attractive work space. Gaining tons of storage and extensive work surfaces, her home office is both beautiful and functional.
Study
Study
FGC Design Residential InteriorsFGC Design Residential Interiors
Design ideas for a small classic study in Miami with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
The Aramore - Buckhead
The Aramore - Buckhead
Designer DeannaDesigner Deanna
Inspiration for a small classic home office in Atlanta with a reading nook, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, a built-in desk and black floors.
Travis Corners Renovation - Hudson Valley
Travis Corners Renovation - Hudson Valley
The Art of BuildingThe Art of Building
Design ideas for a small traditional study in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Clapham Georgian Cottage
Clapham Georgian Cottage
Lisette Voute DesignsLisette Voute Designs
Dark wood antique furniture across the study creates a rich and cosy feel. Love the fun patterned prints on the desk chair and shade, and warm brass finish of the lamp, picture lights and fittings throughout. Photographer: Nick Smith
Fearless Style Fit For A Family
Fearless Style Fit For A Family
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
Adjacent to the kitchen, we designed a homework station to seat two for this family with two school-aged children.
Inspiration for a small classic study in Seattle with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, brown floors and no fireplace.
Library Ladder and Bookcase
Library Ladder and Bookcase
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Kara Lashuay
Photo of a small classic home office in New York with a reading nook, white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Home Office Refresh
Home Office Refresh
UserUser
Photo By: Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional study in Boston with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floors and grey walls.
Work Niche
Work Niche
Haute Magnolia InteriorsHaute Magnolia Interiors
Photography by Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a small classic study in Charleston with dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, brown floors and multi-coloured walls.
Ohio Riverfront Residence Library
Ohio Riverfront Residence Library
Herald Gardell, Ltd. Design ServicesHerald Gardell, Ltd. Design Services
We turned the original dining room, which was too small, into a cozy library/sitting area just off the kitchen. All the woodwork is custom.
Design ideas for a small traditional home office in New York with a reading nook, grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Design Studio
Design Studio
NASE ArchitectsNASE Architects
Interior library and casual sitting area with floating rotating fireplace
This is an example of a small classic home office in Philadelphia with a reading nook and a hanging fireplace.
Custom Built Home in the Battery Gaillard
Custom Built Home in the Battery Gaillard
By Design Consulting, LLCBy Design Consulting, LLC
This is an example of a small traditional study in Charleston with medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Front Entry Staircase
Front Entry Staircase
Green River DesignGreen River Design
This is an example of a small classic study in Bridgeport with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Small Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional home library?

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