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Traditional Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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1800's Victorian Mansion Restored
1800's Victorian Mansion Restored
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http://www.catherineandmcclure.com/victorianrestored.html When we walked into this beautiful, stately home, all we could think was that it deserved the wow factor. The soaring ceilings and artfully appointed moldings ached to be shown off. Our clients had a great appreciation for beautiful fabrics and furniture which made our job feel like haute couture to our world. #bostoninteriordesigners
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THIS IS HOW WE DUOTONE IT
Vivid InteriorsVivid Interiors
Photo of a large classic study in Other with beige walls, a freestanding desk, brown floors, dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
2017 Parade Home
2017 Parade Home
Designs by Craig VeenkerDesigns by Craig Veenker
Photo of a large classic home office in Salt Lake City with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floors.
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
Medium sized classic home office in Columbus with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
North Road Hilltop
North Road Hilltop
South Mountain CompanySouth Mountain Company
Photo of a small traditional study in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Golf Magazine's 2015 National Golf Dream Home
Golf Magazine's 2015 National Golf Dream Home
Sunwest Custom HomesSunwest Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive classic study in Miami with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Genius, Inc.
Genius, Inc.
Erdei Designs LLCErdei Designs LLC
Office desk & handmade shelf
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional study in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
Crestover Traditional
Crestover Traditional
Shaddock Custom Builders and DevelopersShaddock Custom Builders and Developers
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floors.
Dream Home Whole House Project
Dream Home Whole House Project
Closet Factory - ColoradoCloset Factory - Colorado
Libbie Holmes Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Denver with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Vertical Office Aquarium
Vertical Office Aquarium
The Fish GalleryThe Fish Gallery
This aquarium is 225 gallons with a lengths of 36", width of 30" and height of 48". The filtration system is housed in the matching cabinet below the aquarium and is lit with LED lighting. Location- Garland, Texas Year Completed- 2013 Project Cost- $8000.00
Platt Park Renovation & Addition
Platt Park Renovation & Addition
Shadow Creek HomesShadow Creek Homes
Design ideas for a traditional study in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Sillas, elemento que puede cambiar la estética del comedor
Sillas, elemento que puede cambiar la estética del comedor
Habitat EspañaHabitat España
Habitat Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional home studio in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
The Lynnmoore by Homeplaces Ltd.
The Lynnmoore by Homeplaces Ltd.
HomeplacesHomeplaces
Inspiration for a classic study in Richmond with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Willowsford - Lot 44 - Timberneck Model
Willowsford - Lot 44 - Timberneck Model
Van Metre HomesVan Metre Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic study in DC Metro with grey walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and medium hardwood flooring.
Southside Village Masterpiece - Sarasota
Southside Village Masterpiece - Sarasota
The Vision GroupThe Vision Group
ryan@ryangammaphotography.com
Photo of a large classic study in Tampa with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Office
Office
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
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Hilltop Residence
Hilltop Residence
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Medium sized classic study in Atlanta with green walls and a freestanding desk.
Bedford, NH Residence
Bedford, NH Residence
LKM DesignLKM Design
Design ideas for a large classic study in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Townhouse Redesign
Townhouse Redesign
Dalia Canora Design, LLCDalia Canora Design, LLC
Jane Beiles
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in DC Metro with grey walls, a freestanding desk, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
830 Leyden Street - Denver, Colorado - Contemporary Home Staging
830 Leyden Street - Denver, Colorado - Contemporary Home Staging
White Orchid InteriorsWhite Orchid Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional home office in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Traditional Home Office with a Freestanding Desk 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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