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Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Built-in Desk Ideas and Designs

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Kensington Garden Apartment
Kensington Garden Apartment
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment
Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment
Pencil and BrickPencil and Brick
Serene and Bright White and Blue Home Office
Serene and Bright White and Blue Home Office
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function
Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function
Erica Peale DesignErica Peale Design
This modern custom home is a beautiful blend of thoughtful design and comfortable living. No detail was left untouched during the design and build process. Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, this home in the Washington D.C suburbs features a black exterior with warm natural woods. The home combines natural elements with modern architecture and features clean lines, open floor plans with a focus on functional living.
Summer Lakeside Home
Summer Lakeside Home
Pamela Sandler ArchitectPamela Sandler Architect
House of Lozi - Ilaria's Home
House of Lozi - Ilaria's Home
LoziLozi
Home Office
Home Office
Hudson Cooper DesignHudson Cooper Design
Rangements sur mesure alliant plusieurs fonctions
Rangements sur mesure alliant plusieurs fonctions
Céline Lortholary - MH DECO ParisCéline Lortholary - MH DECO Paris
MEERO
Quimby Mid-Century
Quimby Mid-Century
James Frank Construction IncJames Frank Construction Inc
Mid-Century update to a home located in NW Portland. The project included a new kitchen with skylights, multi-slide wall doors on both sides of the home, kitchen gathering desk, children's playroom, and opening up living room and dining room ceiling to dramatic vaulted ceilings. The project team included Risa Boyer Architecture. Photos: Josh Partee
Colorado Springs Office Renovation
Colorado Springs Office Renovation
Closet Factory - ColoradoCloset Factory - Colorado
NASHVILLE LIVE/WORK SPACE
NASHVILLE LIVE/WORK SPACE
California Closets ConnecticutCalifornia Closets Connecticut
NASHVILLE LIVE/WORK SPACE From an imagined spare bedroom we created this comfortable space that takes the “home office” concept to the next level— as it is not only about work but also about storing the memories and “stuff” of daily life in a place where you also want to spend time together. • Live/work space for two people—ie. “this is where I work and live”— a place to relax and read, open your laptop, spend time together. • The monochromatic color palette of Tesoro Pietra and Cashmere, natural aluminum metal accents, matte black leather shelves, and great accent lighting create a warm, moody elegance. • For this shot we built a ceiling and angled windows – wanted it to feel like a room in someone’s home that was transformed by this design (vs. adding a storage closet or shelves).
Barton Hills Home Office
Barton Hills Home Office
Jameson Design GroupJameson Design Group
Design and Fabrication by Jameson Interiors Photo by Darby Hale
Earthy Neutral
Earthy Neutral
Jubilee InteriorsJubilee Interiors
Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home
Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Home Office with coffered ceiling, blue built in book cases and desk, modern lighting and engineered hardwood flooring.
ASC Chicago to Burbs
ASC Chicago to Burbs
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Carlton Renovation
Carlton Renovation
Demardi.Demardi.
Atherton Estate Casual Rooms
Atherton Estate Casual Rooms
Form + FieldForm + Field
Mequash
Mequash
Cynthia Hayes Interior DesignCynthia Hayes Interior Design
Paddington Terrace
Paddington Terrace
Alice Bonicelli Interior DesignAlice Bonicelli Interior Design
Home Office
Home Office
Hudson Cooper DesignHudson Cooper Design
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Home Office with Light 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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