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Kensington Garden Apartment
Kensington Garden Apartment
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
SE1 apartment - transforming a white box
SE1 apartment - transforming a white box
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
In order to bring this off plan apartment to life, we created and added some much needed bespoke joinery pieces throughout. Optimised for this families' needs, the joinery includes a specially designed floor to ceiling piece in the day room with its own desk, providing some much needed work-from-home space.⁠ ⁠The interior has received some carefully curated furniture and finely tuned fittings and fixtures to inject the character of this wonderful family and turn a white cube into their new home.⁠
Apartment Refurbishment, Holland Park
Apartment Refurbishment, Holland Park
Studio 95 InteriorsStudio 95 Interiors
A complete redesign of what was the guest bedroom to make this into a cosy and stylish home office retreat. The brief was to still use it as a guest bedroom as required and a plush velvet chesterfield style sofabed was included in the design. h
Modern apartment in Canaletto Tower
Modern apartment in Canaletto Tower
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
This project is design by interior design studio Black and Milk: applying precision, beauty and understated luxury for modern residential interiors. See more at https://blackandmilk.co.uk
Hidden Storage
Hidden Storage
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
Hidden in the murphy bed built in are printer and laundry hamper. Can you guess where?
Craftsman Four Square, Seattle, WA - Master Bedroom and Home Office
Craftsman Four Square, Seattle, WA - Master Bedroom and Home Office
Belltown Design LLCBelltown Design LLC
This Bank Executive / Mom works full time from home. Accounting for this way of life, we began the office design by analyzing the space to accommodate for this individual’s workload and lifestyle. The office nook remains integrated within the rest of the household, with “tweenaged” boys afoot. Still sequestered upstairs, Mom fulfills her role as a professional, while keeping an ear on the household activities. We designed this space with ample lighting both natural and artificial, sufficient closed and open shelving, and supplies cupboards, with drawers and file cabinets. Craftsman Four Square, Seattle, WA - Master Bedroom & Office - Custom Cabinetry, by Belltown Design LLC, Photography by Julie Mannell
Office Study
Office Study
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Brand new 2-Story 3,100 square foot Custom Home completed in 2022. Designed by Arch Studio, Inc. and built by Brooke Shaw Builders.
Open Shut House
Open Shut House
WALAWALA
A mezzanine Study has views to the old house and the blue sky above, and is bathed in natural light from the overhead skylights. Photo by Dave Kulesza.
Atherton Estate Casual Rooms
Atherton Estate Casual Rooms
Form + FieldForm + Field
Seattle Mid-Century Remodel/Addition
Seattle Mid-Century Remodel/Addition
Ellen Weiss DesignEllen Weiss Design
Ellen Weiss Design works throughout the Seattle area and in many of the communities comprising Seattle's Eastside such as Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Clyde Hill, Medina and Mercer Island.
A Study transformed
A Study transformed
Tina Dann-Fenwick InteriorsTina Dann-Fenwick Interiors
This custom designed bookcase replaced an old murphy bed in a small first floor room which we converted into a cozy study
Bridge Street
Bridge Street
Marcye PhilbrookMarcye Philbrook
Siri Blanchette of Blind Dog Photo
House ILL
House ILL
INT2architectureINT2architecture
INT2 architecture
Kalorama Park Rowhouse
Kalorama Park Rowhouse
Cunningham | Quill ArchitectsCunningham | Quill Architects
David Burroughs
Fitzroy North House
Fitzroy North House
MMAD ArchitectureMMAD Architecture
Open study desk sitting mid landing of staircase. Built in desk with matching timber to floorboards. Image by: Jack Lovel Photography
Plantation New Home
Plantation New Home
Designs UnlimitedDesigns Unlimited
Sarto QUADRO - Natural Wood Veneer - Contemporary Interior Door
Sarto QUADRO - Natural Wood Veneer - Contemporary Interior Door
UserUser
12'x12' Artist Studio Shed
12'x12' Artist Studio Shed
UserUser
Judy Turner
Contemporain Bureau
Contemporain Bureau
Christophe VendelChristophe Vendel
Art at Home
Art at Home
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
Home office with built-in desk and book shelves.

Premium Small 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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