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Affordable Contemporary Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Apartment K
Apartment K
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
Regan Wood Photography Project for: OPUS.AD
Rénovation d'une Maison Parisienne
Rénovation d'une Maison Parisienne
Lagom architectesLagom architectes
Islington, Reading Space
Islington, Reading Space
Shade Abdul ArchitectureShade Abdul Architecture
Niko Tsogkas
Union Square Loft
Union Square Loft
Michael Scaduto ArchitectMichael Scaduto Architect
The study has a floating butcherblock desk and shelves stained to match the floors.
Butcher Block In Kitchen Desk
Butcher Block In Kitchen Desk
Perimeter ArchitectsPerimeter Architects
Ansley Office
Ansley Office
Indigo Road Design GroupIndigo Road Design Group
Кабинет
Кабинет
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Апартаменты в "Москва-Сити"
Апартаменты в "Москва-Сити"
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Кабинет со стеллажом благородного винного цвета и встроенным письменным столом
Une maison baignée de lumière - PROJET ASNIERES
Une maison baignée de lumière - PROJET ASNIERES
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
La rénovation de cette maison a été conçue par l'architecte @VictoriaDouyère et réalisée par notre équipe. Cette maison de 103 m2 achetée dans son jus avait besoin d'être rénovée pour repenser les volumes et la mettre au goût de nos clients. Les verrières cintrées en chêne permettent d'ouvrir visuellement l'entrée sur le séjour sans la décloisonner entièrement. L'espace cuisine se situant au sous-sol, nous avons décaissé le sol coté cuisine pour gagner en hauteur sous plafond. Pour cette pièce, nous avons privilégié des matériaux aux coloris clairs pour un rendu lumineux. Dans le séjour, notre menuisier a réalisé une bibliothèque/bureau sur mesure en bois aussi esthétique que fonctionnelle. Le résultat ? Une maison aux tons doux avec une touche rétro !
Home Office with a Murphy Bed
Home Office with a Murphy Bed
Artisan Custom ClosetsArtisan Custom Closets
A Lawrenceville, Georgia client living in a 2-bedroom townhome wanted to create a space for friends and family to stay on occasion but needed a home office as well. Our very own Registered Storage Designer, Nicola Anderson was able to create an outstanding home office design containing a Murphy bed. The space includes raised panel doors & drawers in London Grey with a High Rise-colored laminate countertop and a queen size Murphy bed.
Antico e moderno nel cuore della città - Progetto in corso
Antico e moderno nel cuore della città - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Verrière d’intérieur sur-mesure
Verrière d’intérieur sur-mesure
MAISON GAZEAUMAISON GAZEAU
Création d'un espace bureau avec verrière en aluminium composée de traverses verticales et horizontales reposant sur un agencement bureautique sur-mesure recto verso avec portes coulissantes coloris chêne bardolino
Take that, FLOOD! A gorgeous contemporary revival.
Take that, FLOOD! A gorgeous contemporary revival.
The Design FirmThe Design Firm
The Pods
The Pods
PodzookPodzook
Home Office / Kids Playroom
Home Office / Kids Playroom
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
We modified the existing joinery to incorporate some benchtop storage and a custom designed daybed to accommodate a single mattress, incorporating storage below and at the end of the bed. Everyone's happy!
Craft Room
Craft Room
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by John Reed Forsman
Mar Vista Residence
Mar Vista Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Painting and art studio interior with clerestory windows with mezzanine storage above. Photo by Clark Dugger
Creative Studio
Creative Studio
InoutsideInoutside
A stylish and contemporary workspace to inspire creativity. Cooba design. Image credit: Brad Griffin Photography
1980's Townhouse Remodel
1980's Townhouse Remodel
LKM DesignLKM Design
Violet Marsh Photography

Affordable Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary home library?

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