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Midcentury Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Copeland Catalina Walnut Desk
Copeland Catalina Walnut Desk
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For modern, mid century home office furniture, the Copeland-Catalina collection is best in its class. High end, designer desks, file cabinets and credenzas. Handcrafted in Vermont, this furniture is made to order, in natural solid black walnut or maple wood. Catalina home office furniture combines clean contemporary lines with organic and geometric wood forms. This solid hardwood, handmade office furniture is suggestive of the works of America’s Mid-Century Modern designers with it's retro-modern shapes and sensibilities. Check out the Top 10 Reasons to Buy Copeland Catalina Furniture Here at Vermont Woods Studios. Then Go Natural - Go Green with Copeland!
Ridgeway Drive
Ridgeway Drive
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Creative Noodle
Hard Window Treatments
Hard Window Treatments
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Pacific Heights Vintage Modern
Pacific Heights Vintage Modern
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Vivian Johnson
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Edgecliff
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La Cañada Residence
La Cañada Residence
Jamie Bush & Co.Jamie Bush & Co.
New Build Open Plan Living Space
New Build Open Plan Living Space
No Space Like HomeNo Space Like Home
Desk and living space in open-plan living kitchen in 2 bedroom flat.
Avila 1427
Avila 1427
Arthur Rutenberg-Oakmont Custom HomesArthur Rutenberg-Oakmont Custom Homes
Cozy & Bright Portland Apartment
Cozy & Bright Portland Apartment
Meldrum DesignMeldrum Design
Here one of the coffee table cubes has been moved to create more seating. The small side table is part of the pocketing tables next to the couch. The desk is DIY. We made it from 2x12 lumber and hairpin legs purchased from a consignment store.
Anni '50 Studio
Anni '50 Studio
Mid-Century meets Modern Home Office
Mid-Century meets Modern Home Office
Kara O'Connor InteriorsKara O'Connor Interiors
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Mid-Century Modern Office Design
Mid-Century Modern Office Design
6th Ave Homes6th Ave Homes
The floors provide warmth to the space, and the exposed beams add character and charm to the design. The accent walls are carefully chosen to complement the entire look of the office, bringing together all the elements into one cohesive whole.
Rio Marie
Rio Marie
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Reclaimed Oak Wide Plank & Chevron Pattern
Reclaimed Oak Wide Plank & Chevron Pattern
KB's Hardwood FloorsKB's Hardwood Floors
Home Study and Respite
Home Study and Respite
Siegler Design Services + INTERIORSSiegler Design Services + INTERIORS
Home office for small business person and comfortable daybed for week-ends gran kids may be over. Owner loves mid century and modern. Simple and clean lines is minimal fuss for him.
Mid-Century Modern Office With Personality
Mid-Century Modern Office With Personality
Love Your Home InteriorsLove Your Home Interiors
Basement home office in a Mid-century Modern style with wallpaper focal wall and bright colors.
Magnolia Journal A frame
Magnolia Journal A frame
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors

Midcentury Home Office with 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a midcentury 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 midcentury 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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