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

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Home on the Waves, Cohasset
Home on the Waves, Cohasset
Katie Rosenfeld DesignKatie Rosenfeld Design
This ocean-front shingled Gambrel style house is home to a young family with little kids who lead an active, outdoor lifestyle. My goal was to create a bespoke, colorful and eclectic interior that looked sophisticated and fresh, but that was tough enough to withstand salt, sand and wet kids galore. The palette of coral and blue is an obvious choice, but we tried to translate it into a less expected, slightly updated way, hence the front door! Liberal use of indoor-outdoor fabrics created a seamless appearance while preserving the utility needed for this full time seaside residence. photo: Michael J Lee Photography
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Osmond Home
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Gold Coast Residence
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Tony Soluri Photography
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South Loop Loft
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Connecticut Estate
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Photography by Rob Karosis
Hobbs Custom
Hobbs Custom
CRC Builders, Inc.CRC Builders, Inc.
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Bruyers Mews
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Contemporary Virginia Beach Home | Lantern on Linkhorn Bay
Contemporary Virginia Beach Home | Lantern on Linkhorn Bay
Hays + Ewing Design StudioHays + Ewing Design Studio
Rolling Hills Library
Rolling Hills Library
Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.
Doug Hamilton Photography
m.a.p. interiors
m.a.p. interiors
SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORSSYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS
Library area in open space Ranch House. Contemporary book shelf as room divider between family room and library.
Vibrant Home Office
Vibrant Home Office
Antique & Art ExchangeAntique & Art Exchange
This home was office done by Weaver Design Group for the project of "Antiques in Modern Design". The walls are painted in a vibrant pink to offset the black and grey used in the consoles and lamps. The 17th century baroque gilt wood mirror gives weight to an otherwise light and airy room. The pair of Louis XV armchairs sit in front of a modern desk covered in a floral wallpaper. The shell consoles against the wall are wonderfully carved wooden consoles in the form of shells and can be used in a multitude of spaces such as a dining hall or an entrance room or anywhere one pleases. The statue of a lady from the Han dynasty period completes the feminine touch.
Photos of Completed Projects
Photos of Completed Projects
Streightiff Architects & BuildersStreightiff Architects & Builders
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Our Work
Andre Godin DesignAndre Godin Design
Urban Townhome
Urban Townhome
U31 Inc.U31 Inc.
Brandon Barre Phtoography
Стильная Самоирония
Стильная Самоирония
Дом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла ЕгороваДом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла Егорова
Craft Room
Craft Room
Henige's Custom WoodworkingHenige's Custom Woodworking
Photo by CCD
Toluca Lake Villa
Toluca Lake Villa
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Susan Jay
Contemporary Virginia Beach Home | Lantern on Linkhorn Bay
Contemporary Virginia Beach Home | Lantern on Linkhorn Bay
Hays + Ewing Design StudioHays + Ewing Design Studio
Napa, Vineyard Estates, Custom Home
Napa, Vineyard Estates, Custom Home
CRC Builders Inc.CRC Builders Inc.

Home Office with Red 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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