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Medium Sized Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Hermitage Final Collection
Hermitage Final Collection
Brooke Kelly Design StudioBrooke Kelly Design Studio
JB Residence - Office 3
JB Residence - Office 3
mercer INTERIORmercer INTERIOR
We designed a custom built in storage unit that spanned the entire wall including a more shallow area where a fireplace used to be. We were successfully able to enclose the pedals and stool for the keyboard as well as create a pull out tray for the keyboard to stash it away when not in use. Our client now has tons of storage with much room to grow for her expanding business. She has referred to the new color palette as "sunny and inspiring" which is certainly the perfect feeling in an office! Photo: Emily Gilbert
Custom Libraries & Home Offices
Custom Libraries & Home Offices
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Library
Library
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Connally Lodge
Connally Lodge
Malone Maxwell Dennehy ArchitectsMalone Maxwell Dennehy Architects
Craft Room
Craft Room
Decorator's Choice ClosetsDecorator's Choice Closets
Craft room or homework room, why not create a space where the whole family can function!
New Residence, Camden, Maine
New Residence, Camden, Maine
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
View of the home office and music room Brina Vanden Brink Photographer Custom Desk by Ezra Howell
Edina French-Mediterranean
Edina French-Mediterranean
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Murphy & Co . Design | Interiors: Twist Interior Design | Landscaping: TOPO | Photographer: Corey Gaffer
Millbrae Home
Millbrae Home
The Right Touch DesignsThe Right Touch Designs
Loft Over Great Room
Loft Over Great Room
Phases + DesignPhases + Design
loft serving as a home office and craft room comes with a great view and over looks the great room.
Hilltop Farmstead
Hilltop Farmstead
GRIT Co.GRIT Co.
Snap Chic Photography
Industrial
Industrial
Bob Lancaster DesignsBob Lancaster Designs
Pipes and rustic wood was used to create this interesting shelving over the work counter. LED tape lighting was used under each shelf to add task lighting to the space.
Cabin-influenced Man Cave
Cabin-influenced Man Cave
Taylor House InteriorsTaylor House Interiors
Rustic, cabin-inspired man cave featuring leopard carpet, log walls, and tongue and groove ceiling.
New England Colonial
New England Colonial
Old Hampshire Designs IncOld Hampshire Designs Inc
Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. Architectural drawings by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC John W. Hession, photographer
Chevy Chase House Remodel and Indoor Exercise Pool Addition
Chevy Chase House Remodel and Indoor Exercise Pool Addition
Howard Katz Architects LLCHoward Katz Architects LLC
This is the Owners home office and paneled library is accessed via the front entrance hall through an arched opening on the left or the sunroom on the right. The upholstered window seat allows views out to the lush planted garden. The built in desk with shelving is directly behind in this photo. Photo: Ron Freudenheim
Traditional Akron, Ohio Area Library
Traditional Akron, Ohio Area Library
4-B Wood Custom Cabinets4-B Wood Custom Cabinets
Dan Grassell
Chattooga Ridge Condo
Chattooga Ridge Condo
Into the Woods Home InteriorsInto the Woods Home Interiors
Sherman Oaks II
Sherman Oaks II
UserUser
Merlot
Merlot
Creekside Homes IncCreekside Homes Inc
Library NJ
Library NJ
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home

Medium Sized Home Office 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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