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Victorian property in East London
Victorian property in East London
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
The beautiful wallpaper creates an amazing background for any Zoom meeting
Super Studio
Super Studio
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
Designed to maximize function with minimal impact, the studio serves up adaptable square footage in a wrapping almost healthy enough to eat. The open interior space organically transitions from personal to communal with the guidance of an angled roof plane. Beneath the tallest elevation, a sunny workspace awaits creative endeavors. The high ceiling provides room for big ideas in a small space, while a cluster of windows offers a glimpse of the structure’s soaring eave. Solid walls hugging the workspace add both privacy and anchors for wall-mounted storage. Towards the studio’s southern end, the ceiling plane slopes downward into a more intimate gathering space with playfully angled lines. The building is as sustainable as it is versatile. Its all-wood construction includes interior paneling sourced locally from the Wood Mill of Maine. Lengths of eastern white pine span up to 16 feet to reach from floor to ceiling, creating visual warmth from a material that doubles as a natural insulator. Non-toxic wood fiber insulation, made from sawdust and wax, partners with triple-glazed windows to further insulate against extreme weather. During the winter, the interior temperature is able to reach 70 degrees without any heat on. As it neared completion, the studio became a family project with Jesse, Betsy, and their kids working together to add the finishing touches. “Our whole life is a bit of an architectural experiment”, says Jesse, “but this has become an incredibly useful space.”
REFORMA INTEGRAL DE VIVIENDA EN MADRID
REFORMA INTEGRAL DE VIVIENDA EN MADRID
mvarquitecturamvarquitectura
Aprovechamos un pequeño rincón de la vivienda para montar un precioso despacho con las paredes acristaladas.
Frenchville Remodel
Frenchville Remodel
Deborah HookDeborah Hook
This small home office is a by-product of relocating the stairway during the home's remodel. Due to the vaulted ceilings in the space, the stair wall had to pulled away from the exterior wall to allow for headroom when walking up the steps. Pulling the steps out allowed for this sweet, perfectly sized home office packed with functionality.
Espacio de trabajo a medida
Espacio de trabajo a medida
EbomEbom
Isabel Escauriaza
Reforma integral en Madrid centro, Sol
Reforma integral en Madrid centro, Sol
Rez estudioRez estudio
Home office under the roof
Home office under the roof
MARIANNE SIXMARIANNE SIX
Using a warm grey as a background, I turned to Ikea for the desk and work surface. A cowhide brings warmth to the space.
Vina's Tiny House
Vina's Tiny House
Sol Haus DesignSol Haus Design
The great room of the tiny house is the ultimate multi-purpose: living room, dining room, media room, guest bedroom, and yoga room. Lots of natural light brings the outside in and expand the feeling of space. Photo: Eileen Descallar Ringwald
Workspace
Workspace
Cathy Phillips & CoCathy Phillips & Co
A bespoke office solution designed to fold away when not in use. www.truenorthvision.co.uk
GLM Studio Set
GLM Studio Set
Tea.L InteriorsTea.L Interiors
This studio set was created with so much passion for #design. Thanks to Great Legal Marketing for trusting with me this project. Thanks to KOT Construction for helping me cover a glass wall and create 3 beautiful #reclaimed #wood walls. Felling vary happy and proud. #studioset #interiordesign #officedesign
Coin bureau
Coin bureau
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
Armstrong Addition
Armstrong Addition
h designh design
shoot2sell
Contemporary Designs, Unique Spaces
Contemporary Designs, Unique Spaces
MK Designs LLCMK Designs LLC
Mt Eden Modern Industrial Style Renovation
Mt Eden Modern Industrial Style Renovation
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
Mezzanine home office. Photography: Jamie Cobel
Home Office Renovation
Home Office Renovation
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Daniel Gagnon Photography
LAXseries Wall Mounted Desk
LAXseries Wall Mounted Desk
MASHstudiosMASHstudios
Perfect for small spaces, this desk attaches to the wall and makes legs seem like pointless obtrusions. Convenient cubbies underneath do away with drawers, allowing for quick stowing and access.
Sitting Rooms
Sitting Rooms
Chéz Beau DesignsChéz Beau Designs
Traditional White Re-purpose Desk. Medium Tone Hardwood Flooring. Gold Tone Whimsical Lighting. Walls- Wiliow Tree - Sherwin Williams. Photograher-Jason Jones
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
Whitstable Island InteriorsWhitstable Island Interiors
A Junk Room Turned Craft Room
A Junk Room Turned Craft Room
House NerdHouse Nerd
With the advice of my interior designer friend Nelly Reffet of Twinkle and Whistle, I turned this space into a much nicer and more organised room to work. One of the first things Nelly advised me to do was paint the Antique White walls Vivid White and change the cedar blinds for linen curtains. I could not believe the difference this made in making the room seem brighter and lighter. As I was on a very tight budget for this room, Nelly suggested utilising a piece of furniture I already had in the house - the IKEA Expedit - for storage. Having one large piece of furniture for storage rather than several smaller ones has freed up the space enormously. It also provides loads of storage with its deep shelves. The containers in it are all thrifted, found on the side of the road or from secondhand markets. I used a mix of cane baskets, wooden boxes and an unused draw to hide more unsightly odds and ends and make it overall look much more neat and tidy. Photo Heather Robbins of Red Images Fine Photography
Spitalfields Apartment
Spitalfields Apartment
Kia DesignsKia Designs
Anna Stathaki

Budget Small 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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