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Contemporary Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
Arnos Grove Garden Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
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
Home office with private courtyard
Home office with private courtyard
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
This spacious and modern rustic office has incredible storage space and even a little outdoor area for when you need some space to brainstorm in the fresh air.
A colourful London flat - All For Romeo projectra
A colourful London flat - All For Romeo projectra
Mon Concept Habitation - LondonMon Concept Habitation - London
The owner also wanted a home office. In order to make this space feel comfortable and warm, we painted the walls with Lick's lovely shade "Pink 02".
Kerbey Lane Addition
Kerbey Lane Addition
Foursquare BuildersFoursquare Builders
Red Pants Studio
Angelo Residence
Angelo Residence
Boswell ConstructionBoswell Construction
7" Engineered Walnut, slightly rustic with clear satin coat 4" canned recessed lighting En suite wet bar #buildboswell
Трехкомнатная квартира в стиле джапанди
Трехкомнатная квартира в стиле джапанди
DSGN HUBDSGN HUB
Системы хранения, предложенные нами, превзошли все ожидания заказчиков. При том, что габариты спальни не поменялись, в ней появилась вместительная гардеробная, а длинный коридор превратился в своего рода дополнительную проходную гардеробную. Даже в небольшой детской нет проблем с хранением, мы нашли место для шкафа и предусмотрели хранение в подиуме.
Clean Contemporary Custom Home
Clean Contemporary Custom Home
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
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Westlake Cove
Westlake Cove
Shiflet Richardson ArchitectsShiflet Richardson Architects
Galeriehaus im Dünenwald
Galeriehaus im Dünenwald
Möhring ArchitektenMöhring Architekten
Ansley Office
Ansley Office
Indigo Road Design GroupIndigo Road Design Group
Кабинет
Кабинет
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Gainesville Home Office
Gainesville Home Office
Chinotto House Design Co.Chinotto House Design Co.
View of custom home office casework, library, desk, and reading nook.
Union Street
Union Street
ballonSTUDIO interiors & remodelingballonSTUDIO interiors & remodeling
Our San Francisco studio designed this beautiful four-story home for a young newlywed couple to create a warm, welcoming haven for entertaining family and friends. In the living spaces, we chose a beautiful neutral palette with light beige and added comfortable furnishings in soft materials. The kitchen is designed to look elegant and functional, and the breakfast nook with beautiful rust-toned chairs adds a pop of fun, breaking the neutrality of the space. In the game room, we added a gorgeous fireplace which creates a stunning focal point, and the elegant furniture provides a classy appeal. On the second floor, we went with elegant, sophisticated decor for the couple's bedroom and a charming, playful vibe in the baby's room. The third floor has a sky lounge and wine bar, where hospitality-grade, stylish furniture provides the perfect ambiance to host a fun party night with friends. In the basement, we designed a stunning wine cellar with glass walls and concealed lights which create a beautiful aura in the space. The outdoor garden got a putting green making it a fun space to share with friends. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
Our Scottsdale interior design studio created this luxurious Santa Fe new build for a retired couple with sophisticated tastes. We centered the furnishings and fabrics around their contemporary Southwestern art collection, choosing complementary colors. The house includes a large patio with a fireplace, a beautiful great room with a home bar, a lively family room, and a bright home office with plenty of cabinets. All of the spaces reflect elegance, comfort, and thoughtful planning. --- Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
LS Villa
LS Villa
Palazzo MorelliPalazzo Morelli
Jessica Smyth
Jessica Smyth
Custom Decorating ServicesCustom Decorating Services
Wooded Home Renovation Overlooking Lake in Salisbury, CT | Twin Lakes Renovation
Wooded Home Renovation Overlooking Lake in Salisbury, CT | Twin Lakes Renovation
UCE Fine BuildersUCE Fine Builders
Barton Creek
Barton Creek
Butter Lutz Interiors, LLCButter Lutz Interiors, LLC
Modern, monochrome office from our recent modern home project. Highlighted by a wallpaper back splash, dual desks, and multi-colored art & carpeting.

Contemporary Home Office with a Freestanding 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 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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