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French Country European Style Home
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Double the Desk Space
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Optimize the space of your room by incorporating an island and plenty of cabinets to your home office.
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Clyde Hill Farmhouse
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Metropolitan Chic in Boston's Tony Back Bay
Metropolitan Chic in Boston's Tony Back Bay
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Photo: Mary Prince © 2013 Houzz His and her custom built desks opposite their bedroom The Vogue print reflects Lisa’s passion for fashion. Paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore; chairs: Ripple Ivory Leather Office Chair, Crate and Barrel; rug: Steven King Showroom/Boston Mass; Vogue print: Zimman’s
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2012 HGTV Green Home
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Rolling Green Cottage
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Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Interior Design: Engler Studio | Photography: Landmark Photography
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SANDALBRANCH - Open Areas
SCM Design GroupSCM Design Group
Blue cabinets in a study can create a vibrant atmosphere that is perfect for completing tasks. The color blue has been proven to be calming and help with focus, making it an ideal choice for a study or workspace. The cabinets also provide a great way to store supplies and documents, while adding an extra layer of visual interest to the room. Plus, the color blue can easily be matched with other colors and furniture pieces, so you can create a unique and stylish look.
'19 Remodel - whole home
'19 Remodel - whole home
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Classic & Modern in Harmony
Classic & Modern in Harmony
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Crouch End Extension
Crouch End Extension
Mark Lewis Interior DesignMark Lewis Interior Design
Rory Gardiner
The Tewksbury Project
The Tewksbury Project
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Modern Tudor
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Library/Office Matt Mansueto
1976 Colonial Transformation
1976 Colonial Transformation
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Fearless Style Fit For A Family
Fearless Style Fit For A Family
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
Adjacent to the kitchen, we designed a homework station to seat two for this family with two school-aged children.
Kalorama Park Rowhouse
Kalorama Park Rowhouse
Cunningham | Quill ArchitectsCunningham | Quill Architects
David Burroughs
Home Office With Custom Built Ins
Home Office With Custom Built Ins
Southern Closet Systems Inc.Southern Closet Systems Inc.
College Park Classical Home in Lake Concord
College Park Classical Home in Lake Concord
Geoffrey Mouen Architect, LLCGeoffrey Mouen Architect, LLC
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Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
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Marriott House
Marriott House
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Davenport Ranch - Westlake
Davenport Ranch - Westlake
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Home Office with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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