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Home Office with a Metal Fireplace Surround and a Built-in Desk Ideas and Designs

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Emory
Walker ArchitectureWalker Architecture
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Tahoe Vista Lakeview
Loverde Builders Inc.Loverde Builders Inc.
Zen Home Office
Zen Home Office
MLB Design GroupMLB Design Group
Father-daughter side by side work spaces. Glass block brings in natural light. "Stopped in glass" panels break up the monotony and allow for garden view. The larger window is "tilt-in" design by Marvin.
Industrial Farmhouse on Connecticut Coast
Industrial Farmhouse on Connecticut Coast
Chrystal Toth DesignsChrystal Toth Designs
Home Office with Walnut paneling, plaster ceiling and steel accents
Melbourne
Melbourne
Hans Krug Fine European CabinetryHans Krug Fine European Cabinetry
This rustic Modern Office features beautiful Vintage Oak finish paired with a white lacquer. Minimalistic shelving systems continue the theme of clean lines. Melbourne creates a warm, earthy, well-worn and functional space, putting all your essentials right at your fingertips.
Transitional Home Redesign
Transitional Home Redesign
Distinctive InteriorsDistinctive Interiors
we created this cozy reading library just off the the kitchen by using built in shelving around the gas fireplace, and two comfy swivel chairs upholstered in a large scale hounds tooth fabric.
Contemporary Islington Home Renovation and Garden Studio
Contemporary Islington Home Renovation and Garden Studio
Robert Rhodes Architecture + InteriorsRobert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors
Ripplevale Grove is our monochrome and contemporary renovation and extension of a lovely little Georgian house in central Islington. We worked with Paris-based design architects Lia Kiladis and Christine Ilex Beinemeier to delver a clean, timeless and modern design that maximises space in a small house, converting a tiny attic into a third bedroom and still finding space for two home offices - one of which is in a plywood clad garden studio.
Gig Harbor Golf Course Contemporary
Gig Harbor Golf Course Contemporary
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Eliza House
Eliza House
WALAWALA
Williams Bentwater Home
Williams Bentwater Home
LaMay DesignsLaMay Designs
ATTICO - DUEPIÙUNO
ATTICO - DUEPIÙUNO
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
l'armadio a parete è disegnato su misura e contiene un angolo studio/lavoro con piano a ribalta che chiudendosi nasconde tutto. Sedia Wishbone di Carl Hansen Camino a gas sullo sfondo rivestito in lamiera nera.
Show Room Products
Show Room Products
Details Lighting IncDetails Lighting Inc
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Our Work
Our Work
Cathy Lynch Interior DesignCathy Lynch Interior Design
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Islington Home Renovation and Garden Studio
Contemporary Islington Home Renovation and Garden Studio
Robert Rhodes Architecture + InteriorsRobert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors
Ripplevale Grove is our monochrome and contemporary renovation and extension of a lovely little Georgian house in central Islington. We worked with Paris-based design architects Lia Kiladis and Christine Ilex Beinemeier to delver a clean, timeless and modern design that maximises space in a small house, converting a tiny attic into a third bedroom and still finding space for two home offices - one of which is in a plywood clad garden studio.
Mad Valley Remodel
Mad Valley Remodel
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Built-in desks for the family to have an organized work zone adjacent to their kitchen and living space. Flush panel upper cabinet doors with concealed door pulls kept the expression very simple.
Lower White Rock
Lower White Rock
Square One ConstructionSquare One Construction
Kitchen office
Harman Stoves Design Gallery
Harman Stoves Design Gallery
Mullarney's Garden CenterMullarney's Garden Center

Home Office with a Metal Fireplace Surround and 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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