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Classic Kitchen
Classic Kitchen
Harry Braswell Inc.Harry Braswell Inc.
Desk area in kitchen
Inspiration for a classic home office in DC Metro with a built-in desk and grey walls.
Hillgrove
Hillgrove
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Karyn Millet Photography
Photo of a classic home office in Los Angeles with grey walls.
English Country in Northome
English Country in Northome
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Photo by Phillip Mueller
Design ideas for a classic home office in Minneapolis with a built-in desk and beige floors.
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Glamorous home office
Glamorous home office
Cynthia Mason InteriorsCynthia Mason Interiors
This lush home office features a Barbara Barry desk and Robert Allen ottoman. The charcoal wallpaper, creamy lacquered desk, blue velvet and silver silk all combine to bring glamour to a fashionable lady's home office.
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
Design ideas for a traditional home office in San Francisco with brown walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Yarra Valley Hamptons Inspired Home
Yarra Valley Hamptons Inspired Home
Gallerie BGallerie B
Design ideas for a classic home office in Melbourne.
HIGH PARK
HIGH PARK
FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.
Inspiration for a classic home office in Toronto.
Ashebrooke
Ashebrooke
Theresa Ory InteriorsTheresa Ory Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Atlanta.
Los Gatos New Build
Los Gatos New Build
Holt Design HouseHolt Design House
Traditional home office in San Francisco.
Cardiff New Build
Cardiff New Build
M Prevost DesignM Prevost Design
Design ideas for a classic home office in San Diego.
Home Offices
Home Offices
Closet FactoryCloset Factory
Photo of a traditional home office in Los Angeles.
Beverly Farms Project
Beverly Farms Project
Kathy Marshall DesignKathy Marshall Design
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Boston.
An Art Collector's Apartment
An Art Collector's Apartment
O&A DesignO&A Design
Design ideas for a classic home office in London.
Custom Fireplace Mantels
Custom Fireplace Mantels
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
We offer reclaimed wood mantels in a variety of styles, in customizable sizes. From rustic to refined, our reclaimed antique wood mantels add a warm touch to the heart of every room.
The Box Office
The Box Office
Between WallsBetween Walls
Photo of a traditional home office in Pune.
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Special-styleSpecial-style
Traditional home office in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Linden Hills Second Story Addition
Linden Hills Second Story Addition
Homes And Such LLCHomes And Such LLC
The landing now features a more accessible workstation courtesy of the modern addition. Taking advantage of headroom that was previously lost due to sloped ceilings, this cozy office nook boasts loads of natural light with nearby storage that keeps everything close at hand. Large doors to the right provide access to upper level laundry, making this task far more convenient for this active family. The landing also features a bold wallpaper the client fell in love with. Two separate doors - one leading directly to the master bedroom and the other to the closet - balance the quirky pattern. Atop the stairs, the same wallpaper was used to wrap an access door creating the illusion of a piece of artwork. One would never notice the knob in the lower right corner which is used to easily open the door. This space was truly designed with every detail in mind to make the most of a small space.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Jane Henderson Interior DesignJane Henderson Interior Design
Design ideas for a classic home office in Denver.
Eclectic White Home Office with Modular Wall Storage
Eclectic White Home Office with Modular Wall Storage
Jennifer Gustafson Interior DesignJennifer Gustafson Interior Design
• Eclectic home office • Furnishings + decorative accessory styling • Elfa shelving wall system - Container Store • Hag task chair • Gallery wall of art • Wool flatweave area rug - BluDot • Gray file cabinets • Sideboard - Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group • Colorful accents

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.
Modern At Home Office and Desk Built In
Modern At Home Office and Desk Built In
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
This is an example of a traditional home office in Chicago.
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