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Traditional Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Portfolio Photography for Jane Perfect Interiors
Portfolio Photography for Jane Perfect Interiors
SquareFootSquareFoot
This is an example of a classic craft room in Edinburgh with light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and wallpapered walls.
Woodford Square
Woodford Square
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional study in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Canyon Creek Cabinetry
Canyon Creek Cabinetry
Capital Cabinets & FloorCapital Cabinets & Floor
Photo of a classic craft room in Sacramento with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Summer Lakeside Home
Summer Lakeside Home
Pamela Sandler ArchitectPamela Sandler Architect
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional study in Boston with white walls, a built-in desk and light hardwood flooring.
Arcadia Lights
Arcadia Lights
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Photo of a large traditional home office in Phoenix with a reading nook, black walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, beige floors, all types of ceiling and panelled walls.
Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design
Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The sophisticated study adds a touch of moodiness to the home. Our team custom designed the 12' tall built in bookcases and wainscoting to add some much needed architectural detailing to the plain white space and 22' tall walls. A hidden pullout drawer for the printer and additional file storage drawers add function to the home office. The windows are dressed in contrasting velvet drapery panels and simple sophisticated woven window shades. The woven textural element is picked up again in the area rug, the chandelier and the caned guest chairs. The ceiling boasts patterned wallpaper with gold accents. A natural stone and iron desk and a comfortable desk chair complete the space.
Sorrento
Sorrento
CHER HOUSECHER HOUSE
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Escarpment
Escarpment
NFG DesignsNFG Designs
Photo of a classic study in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Stunning Painted Shaker
Stunning Painted Shaker
Chris Chapman Bespoke Kitchens & FurnitureChris Chapman Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture
Design ideas for a small traditional study in Dorset with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Copper Crest
Copper Crest
Keith Wing Custom BuildersKeith Wing Custom Builders
Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Traditional study in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floors and a chimney breast.
Дом в Чигасово
Дом в Чигасово
StudioMRStudioMR
Design ideas for a traditional study in Moscow with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
Southwest Minneapolis Remodel
Southwest Minneapolis Remodel
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Coto de Caza
Coto de Caza
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
Photo of a classic study in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Victorian Villa - Private House 4, Barnes
Victorian Villa - Private House 4, Barnes
CreativemassCreativemass
Photograph by Darren Chung, Hakwood, creativemass
This is an example of a medium sized traditional home office in London with green walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Wapakoneta Road | Bethesda, MD
Wapakoneta Road | Bethesda, MD
Rollingwood BuildersRollingwood Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional study in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Colorado Springs Office Renovation
Colorado Springs Office Renovation
Closet Factory - ColoradoCloset Factory - Colorado
Inspiration for a medium sized classic study in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Downtown Condo
Downtown Condo
Twelve Chairs InteriorsTwelve Chairs Interiors
Photo: Sarah M. Young | smyphoto
Small traditional study in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, no fireplace and beige floors.
Urban Elegance
Urban Elegance
Laura Manchee DesignsLaura Manchee Designs
The client desired a fun black and white office that highlighted her various photography projects. A reading nook was designed at the bench seat to offer a special retreat for reading and relaxation.
His/Her Office
His/Her Office
Shannon Murray InteriorsShannon Murray Interiors
Cristina Coco
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in New York with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Back Bay Apartment
Back Bay Apartment
David Sharff Architect, P.C.David Sharff Architect, P.C.
Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a classic home office in Boston with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Traditional Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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