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Affordable Home Office with a Built-in Desk Ideas and Designs

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Arch Place
Arch Place
Newtown Builders Inc.Newtown Builders Inc.
Built in home office with vintage chairs and colorful composite countertop.
Cottage Home in Cool Tones
Cottage Home in Cool Tones
Doors For Builders IncDoors For Builders Inc
French style entry doors for home office space. Clear glass, and dark finish.
SheShed
SheShed
Rasmus BlaesbjergRasmus Blaesbjerg
A little over a year ago my retaining wall collapsed by the entrance to my house bringing down several tons of soil on to my property. Not exactly my finest hour but I was determined to see as an opportunity to redesign the entry way that I have been less than happy with since I got the house. I wanted to build a structure together with a new wall I quickly learned it required foundation with cement caissons drilled all the way down to the bedrock. It also required 16 ft setbacks from the hillside. Neither was an option for me. After much head scratching I found the shed building ordinance that is the same for the hills that it is for the flatlands. The basics of it is that everything less than 120 ft, has no plumbing and with electrical you can unplug is considered a 'Shed' in the City of Los Angeles. A shed it is then. This is lead me the excellent high-end prefab shed builders called Studio Shed. I combined their structure with luxury vinyl flooring from Amtico and the 606 Universal Shelving System from Vitsoe. All the interior I did myself with my power army called mom and dad. I'm rather pleased with the result which has been dubbed the 'SheShed'
Huntersville Home Office for Two
Huntersville Home Office for Two
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
View of the office from the front door entry hall. - Sandy Kritziinger
Kitchens
Kitchens
UpStaged HomeStagingUpStaged HomeStaging
Декорирование интерьера квартиры в Оболенском переулке
Декорирование интерьера квартиры в Оболенском переулке
ART4INTERIORART4INTERIOR
Дизайнер - Оксана Бутман, Архитектор - Наталья Анахина, Фотограф - Красюк Сергей
Avalon II Project Photos
Avalon II Project Photos
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
VIVIENDA CALVET
VIVIENDA CALVET
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Pretty Home Office
Pretty Home Office
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
Our client never dreamed that this once cramped, dark room in her basement would become a bright and spacious home office where she enjoys spending her time. The white custom built-ins keep clutter out of sight. The cozy window seat houses 2 large file drawers while providing a comfortable place for her daughters to join her while she works. Crystal knobs and mercury glass accessories lend a distinctly feminine touch to this inviting space. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
Guy Hill Basement
Guy Hill Basement
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
©Finished Basement Company Sewing/craft room layout
Locust Valley
Locust Valley
Claudia Giselle Design LLCClaudia Giselle Design LLC
Colebrook Row
Colebrook Row
Appleton Weiner ArchitectsAppleton Weiner Architects
A built-in desk space for a writer within a Georgian terrace.
Level Apartment
Level Apartment
CHUACHUA
Creative Home Studio
Creative Home Studio
Elliday Studio LLCElliday Studio LLC
We had a great time styling all of the quirky decorative objects and artwork on the shelves and throughout the office space. Great way to show off the awesome personalities of the group. - Photography by Anne Simone
Maarten chair
Maarten chair
VICCARBEVICCARBE
MAARTEN design by VÍCTOR CARRASCO.
Rénovation complète d'un appartement
Rénovation complète d'un appartement
Atelier[21]Atelier[21]
Little Italy Condo
Little Italy Condo
Design Opera Inc.Design Opera Inc.
The Office Niche: The new home office is conveniently located in what used to be a closet. Bathroom Door: The old bathroom door opened outward. A Home Depot shower door retrofitted as pocket door with a custom door handle makes the space more functional. To save room a niche is cut into the wall so that the door can fit into the pocket, minimizing the overall door opening. Photo by: Jonn Coolidge
Port Gran
Port Gran
VEDA Interior DesignVEDA Interior Design
Casual Elegance in Edgemont
Casual Elegance in Edgemont
Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Beyond Beige Interior Design | www.beyondbeige.com | Ph: 604-876-3800 | Photography By Provoke Studios |

Affordable Home Office with a Built-in 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 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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