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Affordable Traditional Home Office Ideas and Designs

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10K Architecture10K Architecture
Home office with wall paneling and desk.
Balham Interior Design
Balham Interior Design
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Juliet Murphy Photography
Sewing Room
Sewing Room
Design Your LifeDesign Your Life
Downtown Condo
Downtown Condo
Twelve Chairs InteriorsTwelve Chairs Interiors
Photo: Sarah M. Young | smyphoto
Cozy study
Cozy study
Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLCDelicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC
Custom shelving and cozy seating makes this the perfect place to curl up with a book.
Kings Hall Road Project
Kings Hall Road Project
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
Home Office Nook
Custom Home in Avalon Meadows
Custom Home in Avalon Meadows
Natale Building Corp.Natale Building Corp.
Drew Zinck
Квартира на ул.Пырьева
Квартира на ул.Пырьева
ДИА — мастерская архитектора БыковаДИА — мастерская архитектора Быкова
Яркие цветовые акценты - стилистический прием, использованный в этом пространстве.
Aspen French House Plan
Aspen French House Plan
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
East York - Ground Floor Interior and Porch Renovation
East York - Ground Floor Interior and Porch Renovation
Robyn Huether Architect Inc.Robyn Huether Architect Inc.
Custom shelving and desk transforms the previously unusable office space.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Recording Studio
Insurance Office
Insurance Office
Horizon Interior DesignHorizon Interior Design
The owner of an insurance office in Auburn Hills came to Horizon Interior Design looking to inject some new life into their office interiors to create an inviting space for guests and employees alike. They wanted to replace all the old carpeting, repaint the walls, incorporate new furniture and décor for the waiting conference rooms, and stay on brand with deep blues and yellow/gold accent colors. Ultimately, they wanted a space where clients would feel extremely comfortable as if they were in their own living room at home! To create a cozy yet modern feel to this commercial office while staying true to their brand, we selected contemporary carpeting in a dark navy and gray, painted the walls with a deep royal blue, and added pops of gold and yellow with beautiful wall art and décor. These changes completely transformed the look and feel of this commercial office, but we weren’t done yet! To create a super comfortable, welcoming, and warm waiting room and conference room, we added relaxing chairs in a range of fun patterns and table lamps for ambient lighting - all working seamlessly with our paint colors, décor, and wall art choices. Gugel Photography
Charlotte House
Charlotte House
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Sheffield Road, West Newton MA
Sheffield Road, West Newton MA
Betsy Bassett InteriorsBetsy Bassett Interiors
Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
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.
Room Service Study
Room Service Study
Marker Girl HomeMarker Girl Home
This study was designed with a young family in mind. A longhorn fan a black and white print was featured and used family photos and kids artwork for accents. Adding a few accessories on the bookcase with favorite books on the shelves give this space finishing touches. A mid-century desk and chair was recommended from CB2 to give the space a more modern feel but keeping a little traditional in the mix. Navy Wall to create bring your eye into the room as soon as you walk in from the front door.
SANDALBRANCH - Open Areas
SANDALBRANCH - Open Areas
SCM Design GroupSCM Design Group
Blue cabinets in a study can create a vibrant atmosphere that is perfect for completing tasks. The color blue has been proven to be calming and help with focus, making it an ideal choice for a study or workspace. The cabinets also provide a great way to store supplies and documents, while adding an extra layer of visual interest to the room. Plus, the color blue can easily be matched with other colors and furniture pieces, so you can create a unique and stylish look.
Unlock Your Mind
Unlock Your Mind
House of LHouse of L
Traditional French Vintage
Traditional French Vintage
WhimsilyWhimsily
A traditional office with some modern touches
Bainbridge Library
Bainbridge Library
MAPLE & PLUMMAPLE & PLUM
Maple & Plum

Affordable Traditional 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 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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