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Affordable Midcentury Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Office and guest room
Office and guest room
Jula Cole DesignJula Cole Design
Home office with custom builtins, murphy bed, and desk. Custom walnut headboard, oak shelves
Reading Nook - Vienna, VA
Reading Nook - Vienna, VA
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
A nondescript area was given a purpose as a reading nook with the addition of custom bookshelves, a tete a tete lounge chair, and a grasscloth feature wall. A nod to midcentury style finished off the eclectic vibe. Photo: Jenn Verrier
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Lucy Harris StudioLucy Harris Studio
Notable decor elements include: West Elm white Parsons desk with drawers, CB2 Arc table lamp in copper and vintage mid-century chair. Photography: Francesco Bertocci
Small Mid-Century Modern Home Office
Small Mid-Century Modern Home Office
SpacejoySpacejoy
Starting with the classic mid-century wallpaper, this home office space might be tiny, but it's filled with potential. The two bookshelves behind the desk frame it and add additional storage space for books, office supplies, and decorative accents. Thanks to this layout, there's still plenty of room for a small relaxing nook across the desk. We added an accent chair paired with an ottoman that can always double as a side table or quickly go underneath the console table when not allowed for more walking space. Finally, we even added a small nook for the furry coworker who wants to stay in the office all-day-long.
Vintage Grand Rapids Family Home.
Vintage Grand Rapids Family Home.
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
©BrettBulthuis2018
Olympic Manor Kitchen + Office
Olympic Manor Kitchen + Office
Jackson Design BuildJackson Design Build
Build: Jackson Design Build. Photography: Krogstad Photography
Red Brick House
Red Brick House
Sheri Haby ArchitectsSheri Haby Architects
Desk nook
Home Study and Respite
Home Study and Respite
Siegler Design Services + INTERIORSSiegler Design Services + INTERIORS
Home office for small business person and comfortable daybed for week-ends gran kids may be over. Owner loves mid century and modern. Simple and clean lines is minimal fuss for him.
10x14 Signature Series Home Office
10x14 Signature Series Home Office
Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
Featured Studio Shed: • 10x14 Signature Series • Volcano Gray block siding • Volcano Gray doors • Natural Stained eaves • Lifestyle Interior Package
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Home office with two freestanding light wood desks and grey chairs, floating shelves above desks, light wood paneled walls, exposed beam ceiling with skylights, and concrete floors in mid-century-modern home renovation in the Berkeley Hills.- Photo by Bruce Damonte.
The Jonathan Club
The Jonathan Club
Interiors By PatrickInteriors By Patrick
South Canyon: Colorful Modern Mix
South Canyon: Colorful Modern Mix
UserUser
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
JSB DesignsJSB Designs
Moving on to the sitting room, which extends from the office. Here, we used many of the same colors -- muted blues and creams with pops of orange. Photos by 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL
baron office
baron office
Chalkhouse KitchensChalkhouse Kitchens
Beautiful home office with a Scandi midcentury vibe, featuring oak slatted walls, Shaker panelled tall storage cupboards, oak veneered desk and frame open file storage
Midcentury Modern Office
Midcentury Modern Office
exactly.exactly.
Midcentury Modern Office
Midcentury Modern Office
exactly.exactly.
Mid-Century Renovation
Mid-Century Renovation
UserUser
With its many windows letting in ample natural light, this sunroom is the perfect home office. White ceiling fan, trim, IKEA office furniture and vinyl desk chair pop against the dark blue of the ceiling. White IKEA shelving units, located along the wall and below the desk, provide much needed storage. The ceramic blue vintage lamp provides additional lighting, while the blue and orange tones of the rug unify the space. Photography by FishEye Studios
Modern Contemporary Bedroom Design
Modern Contemporary Bedroom Design
Mara.hu DesignMara.hu Design
Home Office and Guest Bedroom design with a midcentury style.
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
JSB DesignsJSB Designs
This in-home office didn't need much -- just some bright splashes of color and patterns, to make it a perfect blend of global and mid-century modern. Photos by 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL
Berwick Condo
Berwick Condo
BSW DesignBSW Design
After, office for the equine enthusiast

Affordable Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury home library?

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