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Tropical Mid-Century Tiki Office
Tropical Mid-Century Tiki Office
Just Go Home DesignJust Go Home Design
A vibrant home office that is an inspiring and exciting space for an artist and creative type. Three desks function as separate work zones for art making, business and home finance. Tidy streamlined storage hides art supples, office supplies, files and other odds and ends. A picture rail above two desks allows for easily changing and adding artwork that is collected while exploring and traveling The art nook walls are lines with narrow shelves for sketch books, clip boards, notes and works in progress. The center of the room is kept clear as a yoga space with mats and props kept to the side in a basket.
Office and Library
Office and Library
Blue Envelope Designs, LLCBlue Envelope Designs, LLC
Upon opening the Shoji doors you'll find a beautiful hand-paint black lacquered desk with a coordinating hot pink chair, matching the brightly painted flowers on the desk. This Asian inspired office is fit for a queen and is complete with all of the Asian artwork and treasures collected from her world travels. Custom cabinetry was designed to house a printer, filing cabinets and office storage. A floor outlet was placed under the desk to power her laptop. A contemporary, sleek fan and a coffered ceiling set the tone for an amazing office.
Island Chic
Island Chic
Willman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASIDWillman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASID
This is an example of a world-inspired home office in Hawaii.
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Gandhi's
Gandhi's
Sumit Donga DesignsSumit Donga Designs
Design ideas for a world-inspired home office in Mumbai.
Study Unit
Study Unit
L Square Interiors ConceptL Square Interiors Concept
Inspiration for a world-inspired home office in Ahmedabad.
Contemporary Indian Elegance
Contemporary Indian Elegance
The Lofte DesignsThe Lofte Designs
Photo of a world-inspired home office in Bengaluru.
Study
Study
Willetts Design & AssociatesWilletts Design & Associates
Large world-inspired study in Other with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floors.
office remodel
office remodel
Design by RaniaDesign by Rania
Inspiration for a large world-inspired home office in Tampa with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Taylor Morrison Pasero Model Home
Taylor Morrison Pasero Model Home
B&A Design Studio, Inc.B&A Design Studio, Inc.
Taylor Morrison
Large world-inspired home office in Orlando.
Hollywood Glamour
Hollywood Glamour
andesign, incandesign, inc
Large world-inspired study in Other with beige walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and carpet.
Davie Custom Homes
Davie Custom Homes
UserUser
Tropical Home Study, with Espresso Stain Tongue & Groove Ceiling
Photo of a world-inspired home office in Miami with beige walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.
Ka Hale
Ka Hale
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Mark Ammen
Large world-inspired home office in Hawaii.
陰影の家
陰影の家
川端 正人／株式会社I.D.Works川端 正人／株式会社I.D.Works
This is an example of a world-inspired home office in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
妙法寺の家
妙法寺の家
一級建築士事務所 福田建築工房一級建築士事務所 福田建築工房
ご主人の音楽スペース。ここも壁は漆喰、天井は和紙
Photo of a world-inspired home studio in Kobe with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Ricky Perrone Sarasota Custom Home Builder
Large world-inspired study in Tampa with brown walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Grand Master's Garden
Grand Master's Garden
Look StudioLook Studio
K. B. Hansel Interiors designed this room for a duel purpose. First, the credenza provides a calm backdrop for this home office. Secondly, the east facing window creates a perfect spot to place a yoga mat on the floor and greet the morning with a Sun Salutation. To set the tone for a calm yet productive work day, Kathy selected, 'Grand Master Garden' from Look Studio that depicts bamboo and represents flexibility and strength--perfect attributes for a successful business. David O. Marlow photographed the room, compliments of K. B. Hansel Interiors, Inc.
Hidden Library/Bookcase Door Open
Hidden Library/Bookcase Door Open
UserUser
This home office was built in an old Victorian in Alameda for a couple, each with his own workstation. A hidden bookcase-door was designed as a "secret" entrance to an adjacent room. The office contained several printer cabinets, media cabinets, drawers for an extensive CD/DVD collection and room for copious files. The clients wanted to display their arts and crafts pottery collection and a lit space was provided on the upper shelves for this purpose. Every surface of the room was customized, including the ceiling and window casings.
Minimal High End Apartment Renovation Los Angeles
Minimal High End Apartment Renovation Los Angeles
asap/ adam sokol architecture practiceasap/ adam sokol architecture practice
Beginning with the owner’s stated preference for a home with abundant natural light, the name of this project was adapted from that of a famous Beijing garden.
Tropical Home Office
Tropical Home Office
Photo of a world-inspired study in Other with a freestanding desk.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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.
Norris/Oakbrook Homes Model, Cape Marco III
Norris/Oakbrook Homes Model, Cape Marco III
Norris Furniture & InteriorsNorris Furniture & Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired study in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
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