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Affordable Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Plantation Shutters and soft treatments
Plantation Shutters and soft treatments
Blinds Of All KindsBlinds Of All Kinds
Sonja Polster
Madison
Madison
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
Envelope is cherry veneer walls. Marble stone covering the herrington fireplace.
Harbor Court Library
Harbor Court Library
Northfield Sales Co., IncNorthfield Sales Co., Inc
New England Contemporary
New England Contemporary
Cross Tie Construction LLCCross Tie Construction LLC
Rick O'Brien
Craftsman Retreat for the Doctor
Craftsman Retreat for the Doctor
UserUser
For the office, I went with a simple stripe to elongate the walls and to maintain the masculinity of the doctor's office. Notice the stained glass lamp to incorporate this with the rest of the home.
Home Office
Home Office
Stanton StudiosStanton Studios
Custom walnut cabinets by Stanton Studios.
Penthouse Loft
Penthouse Loft
CHACOL, Inc.CHACOL, Inc.
Edward Duarte
Artist studio and lounge
Artist studio and lounge
Sweetwater DesignSweetwater Design
Plantation Shutters
Plantation Shutters
Naples ShutterNaples Shutter
Plantation shutters are custom-stained to match the woodwork in this study.
Lighting Design
Lighting Design
Bravas MinnesotaBravas Minnesota
The layers really show in this photo. Under cabinet lighting create ideal workspace while up-lighting takes a rather pedestrian artificial plant and makes it pop.
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Audrey Design SRQAudrey Design SRQ
Electric Swamp studio and home office 1
Electric Swamp studio and home office 1
Cypress Architecture & Design IncCypress Architecture & Design Inc
A spot to sit and read a book. Antique wardrobe hides architects tools and some wine. The proportion of the wood panels as well as the antiques and mid century modern furniture blend old Acadian with modern. Lettering over the door to remind one where they are from. Photo by Kelly Gaez
Home Improvement & Remodeling
Home Improvement & Remodeling
Herbert H. ConstructionHerbert H. Construction
Raymond Residense
Raymond Residense
Min Studio/ muralist & decorative painterMin Studio/ muralist & decorative painter
The coffered ceiling of the home office was faux-painted to match the maple built-in cabinet and bookshelves.
Reston, VA - Traditional
Reston, VA - Traditional
Studio Starrs InteriorsStudio Starrs Interiors
Photo by: Susie Soleimani Photography
Bureau Paris 5
Bureau Paris 5
The DemeureThe Demeure
Rénovation du fauteuil de bureau, en cuir tabac, finition clous
Addition to an Existing Home
Addition to an Existing Home
ING ConstructionING Construction
Los Angeles/Hollywood Hills, CA - Room and Bathroom Addition to an Existing Home Framing of the addition to the existing home, installation of insulation, drywall, flooring, electrical, plumbing, windows and a fresh paint to finish.
Altadena Listening Studio
Altadena Listening Studio
Studio KnowhowStudio Knowhow
Home Office Makeover
Home Office Makeover
UserUser
With work from home the new normal for this client, we converted a small, unused bedroom into the home office that dreams are made of. The rust coloured walls combined with gold and wood accents give this room a ton of warmth and make it a room you want to spend all day in. The wallpaper helps to balance out all of the warm tones and give the room some pattern and texture.
Orenick Desk
Orenick Desk
EJH Cabinets and Construction, Inc.EJH Cabinets and Construction, Inc.
Custom built painted and distressed cabinetry. Iroko wooden top

Affordable 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 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 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 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 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 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 home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a 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 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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