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Scandinavian Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Tunbridge Wells Attic Conversion
Nicky Percival LimitedNicky Percival Limited
Working from home desk and chair space in large dormer window with view to the garden. Crewel work blinds, dark oak floor and exposed brick work with cast iron fireplace.
Scandinavian Modern Home Office
Scandinavian Modern Home Office
10K Architecture10K Architecture
Scandinavian minimalist home office with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and floor to ceiling windows.
Home Workspace Refresh
Home Workspace Refresh
Curate & DisplayCurate & Display
Bright, white workspace, IKEA shelving, green houseplants. Photography © Tiffany Grant-Riley
Scandinavian Home Office & Library
Scandinavian Home Office & Library
Estudio de diseño gráfico Oceanográfico
Estudio de diseño gráfico Oceanográfico
David MonteroDavid Montero
David Montero para Estudio90©
Making the most of a small space
Making the most of a small space
designjunctiondesignjunction
With a history that can be traced back to the 1930s, Bisley is one of the UK’s manufacturing success stories. A leading provider of storage and office solutions across commercial, home, industrial and educational environments; Bisley’s extensive range is characterised by high quality design, engineering and manufacture.
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House ILL
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INT2 architecture
225 Weybosset
225 Weybosset
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Photo Credit: Christian Harder
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Dublin House_ The Ldge Dublin 8
AndzikDublin PhotographyAndzikDublin Photography

Roslagsgatan 54
Roslagsgatan 54
Strindberg Mäkleri ABStrindberg Mäkleri AB
Patrik Jakobsson, Husfoto
Warm Scandinavian
Warm Scandinavian
Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath DesignSanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design
A contemporary home office with heated tile floor and painted built in cabinetry
bureau
bureau
Laurence Dassonville - Création d'intérieursLaurence Dassonville - Création d'intérieurs
Brickell City Center
Brickell City Center
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
Feature In: Visit Miami Beach Magazine & Island Living A nice young couple contacted us from Brazil to decorate their newly acquired apartment. We schedule a meeting through Skype and from the very first moment we had a very good feeling this was going to be a nice project and people to work with. We exchanged some ideas, comments, images and we explained to them how we were used to worked with clients overseas and how important was to keep communication opened. They main concerned was to find a solution for a giant structure leaning column in the main room, as well as how to make the kitchen, dining and living room work together in one considerably small space with few dimensions. Whether it was a holiday home or a place to rent occasionally, the requirements were simple, Scandinavian style, accent colors and low investment, and so we did it. Once the proposal was signed, we got down to work and in two months the apartment was ready to welcome them with nice scented candles, flowers and delicious Mojitos from their spectacular view at the 41th floor of one of Miami's most modern and tallest building. Rolando Diaz Photography
Brooklyn brick apartment
Brooklyn brick apartment
Maison KoduZenMaison KoduZen
Claire Esparros
Monohaus
Monohaus
Juliana Maxime Interiors LtdJuliana Maxime Interiors Ltd
Office Space
Office Space
The Styling EdgeThe Styling Edge
Gemma Groat
Mini-makeover
Mini-makeover
Sadolin DanmarkSadolin Danmark
Office Dones del 36
Office Dones del 36
ZEST architectureZEST architecture
Adrià Goula
443 Greenwich
443 Greenwich
SISSY+MARLEYSISSY+MARLEY
Marco Ricca
G609
G609
木名瀬佳世建築研究室木名瀬佳世建築研究室
photo by Fabien Recoquillé

Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian home library?

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