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

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Backyard Office
Backyard Office
Grove ArchitectureGrove Architecture
North Toronto Home Office with Murphy Bed
North Toronto Home Office with Murphy Bed
UserUser
Double side tilt Murphy bed in combination of Southwester woodgrain melamine and Sand Beige supermat laminate. Includes flip-up overhead doors, drawers configured for hanging files and stained wood desktop. Photo by Aaron Mason.
Arcadia Heights
Arcadia Heights
Temac Development Inc.Temac Development Inc.
Logan Circle Duplex
Logan Circle Duplex
FORMA DesignFORMA Design
The study on the raised platform is furnished with a built-in desk and floating shelving, above, with hidden LED lighting and a back-painted glass back surface. The small platform has enough space for a comfortable chaise and Ottoman for reading, while the new open railing allows for elevated views of the rest of the loft space and the street beyond.
Capri Architecture Studio
Capri Architecture Studio
Capri ArchitectureCapri Architecture
Capri Architecture, LLC & Megan Ashley Photography
Pièce Bibliothèque / Bureau
Pièce Bibliothèque / Bureau
Rubeo.Rubeo.
Office - custom plywood bookcase
Office - custom plywood bookcase
HX DesignHX Design
Custom plywood bookcase
Office - his & her built-in plywood work bench
Office - his & her built-in plywood work bench
HX DesignHX Design
Custom plywood bookcase
Swan Lake House
Swan Lake House
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
South Jordan 2 Project
South Jordan 2 Project
Cedar + SteelCedar + Steel
Montmatre
Montmatre
Gesa Hansen / The Hansen FamilyGesa Hansen / The Hansen Family
Modern Home Office
Modern Home Office
John Toole Interiors + Concierge ServicesJohn Toole Interiors + Concierge Services
Blue accents, a new lamp and staging bring this home office to life. Paul Finkel Photography
Hudson Residence, Office Addition
Hudson Residence, Office Addition
Foz DesignFoz Design
Custom-designed, built-in English elm desks in a new home office addition to an existing weekend house in Hudson, NY.
七里ヶ浜の住宅
七里ヶ浜の住宅
村上康史建築設計事務所村上康史建築設計事務所
Study Office Area With Pocket Door System in Cream Supplied by Inspired Elements
Study Office Area With Pocket Door System in Cream Supplied by Inspired Elements
Inspired Elements LtdInspired Elements Ltd
Study office area with pocket door system in cream leather finish
Modern West Coast Living
Modern West Coast Living
Kitchen Art DesignKitchen Art Design
This white on white office makes you want to work from home. Featuring lots of counterspace, storage and visual appeal, this office area is one of the favorite spots of the home.
Study
Study
Ice Interior Design LLCIce Interior Design LLC
The hall runs adjacent to the new study area with custom built ins for storage and seating to replace the dysfunctional closet. Seating area features recessed seating to maximize the small space with warm wood walnut skins to compliment the moody dark grays. Custom cushions and pillow in citron velvet from @ Kasmir complete the look. Built in double desk area which make a small space super functional and stylish.
Battery Park Apartment
Battery Park Apartment
J_spy Architecture | DesignJ_spy Architecture | Design
Black Beauty - Brighton
Black Beauty - Brighton
Smith & Smith KitchensSmith & Smith Kitchens
A newly built home in Brighton receives a full domestic cabinetry fit-out including kitchen, laundry, butler's pantry, linen cupboards, hidden study desk, bed head, laundry chute, vanities, entertainment units and several storage areas. Included here are pictures of the kitchen, laundry, entertainment unit and a hidden study desk. Smith & Smith worked with Oakley Property Group to create this beautiful home.
Chifley residential
Chifley residential
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
For this new family home, the goal was to make the home feel modern, yet warm and inviting. With a neutral colour palette, and using timeless materials such as timber, concrete, marble and stone, Studio Black has a created a home that's luxurious but full of warmth. Photography by Silque Photography.

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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