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

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Warm White Scandinavian Farmhouse
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
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Espace télétravail
LP ConceptLP Concept
10th Street
10th Street
Mast & Co. BuildersMast & Co. Builders
photo by Michael Haywood
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Server Unit
Office Furniture Supplier GautengOffice Furniture Supplier Gauteng
Furniture is one of the items that make the office complete. You can add glamour and comfort in your office by buying high quality furniture which is now available at leading furniture stores. The furniture includes lounge chairs, tables and cabinets and can be bought from the red Lie Office Chairs and Affordable Office furniture.
Hedges Home Recording Studio
Hedges Home Recording Studio
Stereo TypesStereo Types
This photo illustrates the home recording studio we created for this client in what used to be an attic. Client wanted to have a coal booth set up for bringing her church group in to record tracks and practice.
Christmas decorating
Christmas decorating
Forest + Ash StudioForest + Ash Studio
Grazier Photography
Royal York Residence
Royal York Residence
LUX Design | Interior Design BuildLUX Design | Interior Design Build
Our client wanted a home office that could be hidden away in an instant. The only space within the house to house the office was next to the living room therefore we created a nook where we installed a built-in desk that can be hidden away by a set of sliding bi-fold doors. LUX Interior Design and Renovations Toronto.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Petra Custom BuildersPetra Custom Builders
HAVERTOWN ODDITIES-FILLED HOME OFFICE
HAVERTOWN ODDITIES-FILLED HOME OFFICE
Michelle Gage | Interior DesignerMichelle Gage | Interior Designer
photos: Kyle Born
Home Office
Home Office
ClosettecClosettec
Closettec
Duhesme
Duhesme
Géraldine LafertéGéraldine Laferté
Photographies: Stéphane Déroussent
Cameron Model Home
Cameron Model Home
Wes NortonConstruction LLCWes NortonConstruction LLC
Wes Norton StarMark Cabinetry
Mission Viejo - Complete Remodel
Mission Viejo - Complete Remodel
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
FONTAINE - 105m2 de confort!
FONTAINE - 105m2 de confort!
maéma architectesmaéma architectes
Crédit photo Paul Allain
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
Whitstable Island InteriorsWhitstable Island Interiors
Wilmette home remodel
Wilmette home remodel
Widler ArchitectureWidler Architecture
Mike Kaskel
Sunset Lake Kitchen
Sunset Lake Kitchen
Distinctive Remodeling, LLCDistinctive Remodeling, LLC
New View
ASID Arizona South award winning home office
ASID Arizona South award winning home office
UserUser
The transformation of this space from a single carport to a fully functional home office space for two was an amazing use of an previously under-utilized area. This homeowner was on a tight budget, so less expensive products that looked high end were employed wherever possible. Recessed panel oak cabinetry was stained a deep espresso color which helped keep the cost down, as well a using a modern Formica laminate countertop as the work surface. Bronze colored mosaic tiles were used to bring some light reflection and color into the workspace. This space won 2nd Place for Singular Residential Space during the 2010 ASID Arizona South Chapter Design Excellence Awards (Co-designed with James Curran of Curran Interiors) and was featured in Tucson Home Magazine - Spring 2010.
Front Entry Staircase
Front Entry Staircase
Green River DesignGreen River Design
Appartement Chaltin
Appartement Chaltin
Design-G BrusselsDesign-G Brussels
Frédéric Monet

Budget 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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