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Home Office with Grey Walls and a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Woodford Square
Woodford Square
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Eclectic London Home
Eclectic London Home
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
Custom Office ~ Gray Cabinets
Custom Office ~ Gray Cabinets
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this beautiful office we installed custom cabinetry in the Clover Square Raised Panel in Marion Gray with Chestnut Gray finish accented with Zinc Die Cast Lafayette Cabinet Pulls and a Cambria Quartz countertop in Windermere color with a bevel edge.
Vineyard Parade Home
Vineyard Parade Home
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Kitchen Remodel in South County
Kitchen Remodel in South County
Liston Design BuildListon Design Build
Softly & Swiftly
Softly & Swiftly
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
AMBIA Photography
Verano Home Office
Verano Home Office
Jamie Naugle InteriorsJamie Naugle Interiors
Private Residence - Center City West
Private Residence - Center City West
Cherie Stein InteriorsCherie Stein Interiors
Elena Jasic Photography
Fossil Creek Study
Fossil Creek Study
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This beautiful study was part of a whole house design and renovation by Haven Design and Construction. For this room, our objective was to create a feminine and sophisticated study for our client. She requested a design that was unique and fresh, but still warm and inviting. We wallpapered the back of the bookcases in an eye catching metallic vine pattern to add a feminine touch. Then, we selected a deep gray tone from the wallpaper and painted the bookcases and wainscoting in this striking color. We replaced the carpet with a light wood flooring that compliments the gray woodwork. Our client preferred a petite desk, just large enough for paying bills or working on her laptop, so our first furniture selection was a lovely black desk with feminine curved detailing and delicate star hardware. The room still needed a focal point, so we selected a striking lucite and gold chandelier to set the tone. The design was completed by a pair of gray velvet guest chairs. The gold twig pattern on the back of the chairs compliments the metallic wallpaper pattern perfectly. Finally the room was carefully detailed with unique accessories and custom bound books to fill the bookcases.
Marietta Home Office
Marietta Home Office
Yellow BungalowYellow Bungalow
Colorful home office with freestanding desk, abstract art, pink rug and brass shelves Jeff Herr Photography
Boston Magazine Design Home 2016
Boston Magazine Design Home 2016
Angela BallardAngela Ballard
Lake Minnetonka Chateau
Lake Minnetonka Chateau
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
Multi Media Office
Multi Media Office
Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc.Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc.
Sanchez Street Ed Ritger Photography
Grand Haven Custom Home
Grand Haven Custom Home
Chirigos Designs / Design BarChirigos Designs / Design Bar
The home office is used daily for this executive who works remotely. Everything was thoughtfully designed for the needs - a drink refrigerator and file drawers are built into the wall cabinetry; various lighting options, grass cloth wallpaper, swivel chairs and a wall-mounted tv
Winterberry
Winterberry
DESiGN iNKREDiBLE LLCDESiGN iNKREDiBLE LLC
Formal sitting area turned into luxury home office.
Nottingham
Nottingham
Shannon CrainShannon Crain
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Coastal Home Office
Coastal Home Office
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This custom space was once a dining room and has transformed into a home office. Clean and neutral with a touch of coastal....makes this space feel great when working in it.
Transitional Office + Kids Camping Room
Transitional Office + Kids Camping Room
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This transitional light and bright office with custom white built in cabinets elevate the space here. This room was their Living Room before and we enclosed the space, added doors and new flooring and it became the home office right off the entry.
Colorful Sophisticated Home Office
Colorful Sophisticated Home Office
Dwell by Cheryl InteriorsDwell by Cheryl Interiors

Home Office with Grey Walls and 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 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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