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Modern Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Stylish Town House Makeover
Stylish Town House Makeover
Simpson & VoyleSimpson & Voyle
Discover a tranquil home office that blends bespoke design with touches of vintage charm, designed to inspire and invigorate. This space is defined by its custom-built cabinetry, meticulously crafted with a sleek, modern finish that provides ample storage and an organized work environment. The desk extends gracefully into the room, offering a generous workspace complemented by a contemporary office chair in a deep teal hue, poised for productivity. The room’s pièce de résistance is the expansive picture window that frames the lush outdoor greenery, inviting nature into the workspace and ensuring a serene view during work hours. The herringbone patterned floor in light wood continues the blend of traditional and modern, adding warmth and texture underfoot. Adding a delightful contrast to the room’s clean lines is a vintage armchair, reupholstered in a vibrant, floral fabric that introduces a burst of color and personality. It creates a cozy reading nook or contemplative space, with its plush upholstery and classic turned legs. A large, framed vintage poster on the wall echoes the chair's charm and adds a touch of nostalgic elegance, completing a room that's not just a place for work, but a sanctuary for thought and creativity
Custom New Home Build
Custom New Home Build
District HomesDistrict Homes
Art Moderne Heritage Home Renovation
Art Moderne Heritage Home Renovation
Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.
Art Moderne Heritage Home Renovation
Art Moderne Heritage Home Renovation
Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.
Parisian design in London - Silverton Project
Parisian design in London - Silverton Project
Mon Concept Habitation - LondonMon Concept Habitation - London
In the living room, the elegant fireplace is enhanced by the integrated bookshelves and home office that nestle in the chimneybreast alcoves on either side.
Coin bureau sur-mesure dans chambre parentale
Coin bureau sur-mesure dans chambre parentale
Studio Caroline BurgetStudio Caroline Burget
Aménagement d'un coin bureau dans la chambre parentale pour le télétravail. Conception par Studio Caroline Burget. Réalisation par Atelier Georges
Swan Lake House
Swan Lake House
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
SOL POD Mobile Studio
SOL POD Mobile Studio
Sol Haus DesignSol Haus Design
The loft is spacious and filled with natural light with three clerestory windows surrounding the room. The walls and ceilings are maple veneer with recessed LED lights. Photo Credit: Elieen Ringwald
Bright and Beautiful Craft Room
Bright and Beautiful Craft Room
California Closets of IndianapolisCalifornia Closets of Indianapolis
Photography: Pretty Pear Photography Designer: Susan Martin-Gibbons
Modern Home on Championship Golf Course
Modern Home on Championship Golf Course
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Estudio Verde
Estudio Verde
Nicolle Tames Interior DesignsNicolle Tames Interior Designs
A space that evokes a combination of Mid-Century and glamour. The design space with the aim of creating a stimulating space to work. The use of shiny and golden elements was key to creating a unique and welcoming space where the client will serve her clients and also be able to relax.
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Omega FurnitureOmega Furniture
Neff Knoll Folly - Cabinets
Neff Knoll Folly - Cabinets
E S Johnson Builders, LLCE S Johnson Builders, LLC
5628 Oakleigh Drive
5628 Oakleigh Drive
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Greenfield Ave.
Greenfield Ave.
Berneman Creative DesignsBerneman Creative Designs
egp imaging
Shangri La
Shangri La
RKD Architects, IncRKD Architects, Inc
The existing master bedroom has been converted to a new library and office, and a new light-filled passage connects to the new master bedroom.
A phased approach
A phased approach
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Valerie Wilcox By adding a new Master Suite addition, this former small child's bedroom was converted into a comfortable and bright home office for two!
Brewery Hill Rambler
Brewery Hill Rambler
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Rivendell Gallery Home - Oklahoma City
Rivendell Gallery Home - Oklahoma City
Huffman Custom HomesHuffman Custom Homes
Home Office
Custom Suburban Paradise
Custom Suburban Paradise
SOD Home GroupSOD Home Group

Modern Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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