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Coastal Home Office with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Home - Featured Project
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
The home office is right off of the kitchen and is packed with practicality and clever storage solutions. Office supplies are concealed in the slim pencil drawers. Computer towers and shredders are inside vented cabinets. Each child has a drawer for school and artwork projects. The printer and accompanying paper is hidden behind the armoire style doors on the right.
Coastal Inspired Custom Home Overlooking Lake Butler in Windermere Florida
Coastal Inspired Custom Home Overlooking Lake Butler in Windermere Florida
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
Breezy Blue Home
Breezy Blue Home
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We made some small structural changes and then used coastal inspired decor to best complement the beautiful sea views this Laguna Beach home has to offer. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/
Glen Oak
Glen Oak
Luminosus Designs LLCLuminosus Designs LLC
Kitchen desk,
Custom Lake Home New Build
Custom Lake Home New Build
New Rosslyn ConstructionNew Rosslyn Construction
Custom Home Office and Library
Custom Home Office and Library
Amna B InteriorsAmna B Interiors
A plain space with a desk was transformed into this beautifully functional home office and library, complete with a window seat and tons of storage.
Gleneagles
Gleneagles
Hawker ConstructionHawker Construction
Attic Den
Attic Den
Matthew Caughy InteriorsMatthew Caughy Interiors
Beach Style Home Office
Beach Style Home Office
Monterey
Monterey
Brighton HomesBrighton Homes
The Monterey makes a lasting impression as it sinks in and celebrates its surrounds. Spread out over two levels, this uncluttered layout offers a beautiful backdrop for beautiful moments.
Modern Coastal Organic Guest Bedroom
Modern Coastal Organic Guest Bedroom
Savos InteriorsSavos Interiors
Watlington in Old Naples
Watlington in Old Naples
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry
Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry
AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen DesignAlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design
Lori Hamilton
Private Study
Private Study
Shannon Connor InteriorsShannon Connor Interiors
Cozy study with a pull out sofa to easily accommodate extra guests. Fun octopus print reminds you that this is a beach house but is not cheesy. Natural fibers add texture and interest. Photo by Marco Ricca
Hampton
Hampton
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Sailor's Pointe Retreat
Sailor's Pointe Retreat
Pillar HomesPillar Homes
Space Crafting
Beach House Office
Beach House Office
ChangoChango
Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, Landscape Architecture by Chango Co. Construction by Ronald Webb Builders AV Design by EL Media Group Photography by Ray Olivares
Roberts Point Renovation
Roberts Point Renovation
Ninzan Studio, LLCNinzan Studio, LLC
Study Room with stained pecky cypress tongue-n-grrove ceiling
Wings Neck Residence
Wings Neck Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Noland Project
Noland Project
Lucy and CompanyLucy and Company

Coastal Home Office with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal home library?

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