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Traditional Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Vibrant Classic Bungalow
Vibrant Classic Bungalow
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A traditional desk accented with gold hardware stands in one corner of this serene master bedroom. A charcoal grey glass lamp illuminates the desk and is joined by a silverleaf Chippendale chair covered in navy crushed velvet. On the wall hangs a large gold-framed abstract artwork in shades of aqua, navy, gold and ivory. A wall shelf with pagoda top hangs on an adjacent wall, displaying Asian accessories in aqua and turquoise. Light gray walls with white trim contrast with the depth of the walnut stained hardwood floor. Carter Tippins Photography
Modern Bohemian Remodel
Modern Bohemian Remodel
KH Home Design and FurnishingsKH Home Design and Furnishings
A neutral office composes this wonderful office design. Blacks, whites and beige set the tone for a light, bright, and airy home office perfect for those who work for home or those who just need space to study. A custom built in serves the purpose for both function with an abundance of storage on top and below but also is aesthetically pleasing. Inspirational quotes line the walls and fill in the built in for added decor. A pop of green and the area rug from Urban Outfitters gives this space the modern bohemian vibe.
Дизайн кабинета. Реализованный проект.
Дизайн кабинета. Реализованный проект.
Никитина ВераНикитина Вера
Никитина Вера
Inspiration for a medium sized classic home office in Saint Petersburg with a reading nook, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Bell Mountain
Bell Mountain
Amity Worrel & Co.Amity Worrel & Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic home office in Austin with a reading nook, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Talbot in Laureate Park
Talbot in Laureate Park
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Traditional study in Orlando with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Woodforest
Woodforest
Studio G Interior DesignStudio G Interior Design
This is an example of a classic study in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Osmond Home
Osmond Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Design ideas for a large traditional study in Salt Lake City with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, beige floors and no fireplace.
Livingspaces
Livingspaces
Metarch PhotographyMetarch Photography
Nathan Spotts
Photo of a classic home office in Charlotte with a reading nook, brown walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Study
Study
Montecito KitchensMontecito Kitchens
Classic study in Santa Barbara with brown walls, a freestanding desk and green floors.
Comfy Office
Comfy Office
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Client's vintage Fortune magazines dating back to the 30s were re-framed to enhance their quality as actual books. A mid-century desk with flat bar steel pairs wonderfully with the classic Knoll Brno chair. Photo by Aaron Leitz
Gold Coast High Rise Condo Renovation
Gold Coast High Rise Condo Renovation
MAWCHICAGO1 LLCMAWCHICAGO1 LLC
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017
East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017
Kenowa BuildersKenowa Builders
Stoffer Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in Grand Rapids with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floors.
Atherton Timeless Estate
Atherton Timeless Estate
Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic study in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Westmount Place, Contemporary New-Build
Westmount Place, Contemporary New-Build
Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.
Never underestimate the impact of adding panel details to walls. Panels are a fantastic detail which can be incorporated into libraries & den's, wine lounges, powder rooms, staircases & halls, as well as living rooms & dining rooms. The style, shape & scale of the panels designed will depend upon wether the style of the home is traditional, transitional or contemporary. Panel details also provide drama & architectural interest when incorporated on to ceilings. Photo by Barry Calhoun/Staging by Dekora
Transitional Interiors Greenwich, CT
Transitional Interiors Greenwich, CT
Georgio HomeGeorgio Home
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in New York with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
New Classic
New Classic
Whitlock BuildersWhitlock Builders
Medium sized classic study in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.
Cellular Shades
Cellular Shades
Hunter DouglasHunter Douglas
This is an example of a large classic study in New York with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown walls and a freestanding desk.
Home Office- Hunter Douglas
Home Office- Hunter Douglas
Greenvalley Window Solutions, Inc.Greenvalley Window Solutions, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Dream Home Whole House Project
Dream Home Whole House Project
Closet Factory - ColoradoCloset Factory - Colorado
Libbie Holmes Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in Denver with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Recording Studio
Photo of a small traditional home studio in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring, grey walls, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

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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