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Modern Home Office with a Built-in Desk Ideas and Designs

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BEL AIR CONDO
BEL AIR CONDO
Croma Design Inc.Croma Design Inc.
Emerald Cove
Emerald Cove
Design Theory StudioDesign Theory Studio
Modern-glam full house design project. Photography by: Jenny Siegwart
AGENCEMENT DE BUREAU & BIBLIOTHEQUE SUR MESURE
AGENCEMENT DE BUREAU & BIBLIOTHEQUE SUR MESURE
Ateliers Paris MenuiserieAteliers Paris Menuiserie
Hogar de Miguel
Hogar de Miguel
Leticia Yagüez EstudioLeticia Yagüez Estudio
Carlton Renovation
Carlton Renovation
Demardi.Demardi.
Craft Room
Craft Room
Mesa Closet DesignMesa Closet Design
Craft room with acrylic white finished cabinets that can be used as a white board. Blush glass framed cabinet doors. These are 2 of our 15 new "Mixology" finishes we now offer for door and drawer fronts. Ask us about "Mixology" to learn more about how you can get creative and use multiple finishes in your custom space.
Shoreline Dwelling
Shoreline Dwelling
Murdough DesignMurdough Design
Chuck Choi Architectural Photography
Modern Design and Outdoor Living
Modern Design and Outdoor Living
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
High Tech Model
High Tech Model
Synergy Systems GroupSynergy Systems Group
Listen to music, Watch TV and do school work or work work in this high functional space.
Modern Home Office with Built-in Desk and Storage
Modern Home Office with Built-in Desk and Storage
Jennifer Gustafson Interior DesignJennifer Gustafson Interior Design
This modern home office features custom designed open shelves, closed storage and a really long work surface. Work done in association with De Meza + Architecture. Photo Credit - Shae Rocco
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Quintessential EleganceQuintessential Elegance
Quintessential Elegance
Home Office w/Scandinavian Hardwood
Home Office w/Scandinavian Hardwood
StugaStuga
The idea for Scandinavian Hardwoods came after years of countless conversations with homeowners, designers, architects, and builders. The consistent theme: they wanted more than just a beautiful floor. They wanted insight into manufacturing locations (not just the seller or importer) and what materials are used and why. They wanted to understand the product’s environmental impact and it’s effect on indoor air quality and human health. They wanted a compelling story to tell guests about the beautiful floor they’ve chosen. At Scandinavian Hardwoods, we bring all of these elements together while making luxury more accessible.
Open & Creative Spaces
Open & Creative Spaces
Equinox DevelopmentEquinox Development
Central Coast Project
Central Coast Project
M. Victoria Johnson InteriorsM. Victoria Johnson Interiors
Berkeley Modernism
Berkeley Modernism
UserUser
ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.
Modern Home Office
Modern Home Office
East Village Studio
East Village Studio
Jordan Parnass Digital ArchitectureJordan Parnass Digital Architecture
Open plan kitchen
Open plan kitchen
Kaja Gam Design, Inc. & KGHomeKaja Gam Design, Inc. & KGHome
Kaja Gam Design, Inc. Whole house renovation with updated features such as bamboo floors, casing and modernized fireplace. Kitchen completely renovated with custom bamboo cabinets
Moraga Residence
Moraga Residence
Jennifer Weiss ArchitectureJennifer Weiss Architecture
Walnut with WOW Factor
Walnut with WOW Factor
Splinters MillworksSplinters Millworks
Home office, floor to ceiling storage, walnut throughout. Bathroom vanity also made with walnut.

Modern Home Office with 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern home library?

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