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North Shore Revamp
North Shore Revamp
Wike LaFreyWike LaFrey
The area off the kitchen becomes the dedicated homework area for the family's two children. This allows the family to stay connected during their busy evenings.
High Contrast Drama
High Contrast Drama
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
This is an example of a classic home office in Chicago.
Porch Light Fine Homes Showhome
Porch Light Fine Homes Showhome
Porch Lamp Fine HomesPorch Lamp Fine Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic study in Calgary with grey walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and ceramic flooring.
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ASC Bright Beginnings
ASC Bright Beginnings
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Chicago.
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
Photo of a classic home office in Other.
Converging Pocket Door Frame Kit with Soft-Close
Converging Pocket Door Frame Kit with Soft-Close
Johnson HardwareJohnson Hardware
Classic home office in Other.
Cardiff New Build
Cardiff New Build
M Prevost DesignM Prevost Design
Design ideas for a classic home office in San Diego.
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MODERN FARMHOUSE
MODERN FARMHOUSE
Avril InteriorsAvril Interiors
Traditional study in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Tailored Family Living
Tailored Family Living
LeBlanc DesignLeBlanc Design
Traditional home office in Boston.
Winterberry
Winterberry
DESiGN iNKREDiBLE LLCDESiGN iNKREDiBLE LLC
Formal sitting area turned into luxury home office.
This is an example of a large traditional study in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floors, all types of ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Southgate Estates Home
Southgate Estates Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional study in Other with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and panelled walls.
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Inspiration for an expansive classic study in Houston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Home Renovation
Home Renovation
Weldon Carpentry & General ContractingWeldon Carpentry & General Contracting
Design ideas for a classic home office in Philadelphia with grey walls and a built-in desk.
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Study Custom Murphy Bed
Study Custom Murphy Bed
Stonebreaker Builders & RemodelersStonebreaker Builders & Remodelers
This is an example of a classic home office in Miami.
Home Office
Home Office
10K Architecture10K Architecture
Home office with wall paneling and desk.
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, beige floors and panelled walls.
Classic With a New Angle
Classic With a New Angle
Studio DearbornStudio Dearborn
This expansive Victorian had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s. The homeowners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day. A warm historic gray/beige was chosen for the cabinetry, which was contrasted with character oak cabinetry on the appliance wall and bar in a modern chevron detail. Kitchen Design: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Architect: Ned Stoll, Interior finishes Tami Wassong Interiors
Pacific Palisades, L.A.
Pacific Palisades, L.A.
ChangoChango
Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, Art Curation & Real Estate Advisement by Chango & Co. Construction by MXA Development, Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the home tour feature in Domino Magazine

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.
Invermarge
Invermarge
CO InteriorsCO Interiors
A great way to introduce pattern and visual interest to an office space, which mostly comprises of storage along the walls, is by treating the ceiling. Graphic geometric wallpaper was introduced within a moulding detail that was painted blue to match the bookcase millwork.
Downtown SA
Downtown SA
UserUser
Photo of a traditional home office in Austin.
10 Burning Tree, Newport Beach
10 Burning Tree, Newport Beach
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a classic study in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
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