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REFORMA INTEGRAL DE VIVIENDA EN MADRID
REFORMA INTEGRAL DE VIVIENDA EN MADRID
mvarquitecturamvarquitectura
Aprovechamos un pequeño rincón de la vivienda para montar un precioso despacho con las paredes acristaladas.
Atherton Estate Casual Rooms
Atherton Estate Casual Rooms
Form + FieldForm + Field
Frenchville Remodel
Frenchville Remodel
Deborah HookDeborah Hook
This small home office is a by-product of relocating the stairway during the home's remodel. Due to the vaulted ceilings in the space, the stair wall had to pulled away from the exterior wall to allow for headroom when walking up the steps. Pulling the steps out allowed for this sweet, perfectly sized home office packed with functionality.
Corner Desk Home Office System
Corner Desk Home Office System
Inspired Closets VermontInspired Closets Vermont
Are you trying to get your temporary home office in order? If you have a corner, we can help. Schedule a free virtual design consultation and let's get started today!
2 appartements destinés à de la location saisonnière
2 appartements destinés à de la location saisonnière
AGENCE MARN DÉCOAGENCE MARN DÉCO
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.
L'étage parental
L'étage parental
Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEURFrancisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR
Bureau : Réalisation : CREENOVATION Plan de travail en mdf, placage blanc et pied TIPTOE noir. Fauteuil : MUUTO Luminaires : YOM DIXON Verrières : CASSEO
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
Piso en Arganzuela
Piso en Arganzuela
Sara Roldán InteriorismoSara Roldán Interiorismo
El otro dormitorio destinado para las niñas, se dispuso como sala de estudio, con un gran escritorio, espacio para su piano y añadimos dos pufs en zig zag blancos y negro para relajarse. Aunque las niñas tienen menos de 10 años, los colores no tienen edad ni género y el blanco y el negro son sus colores favoritos, y los que elegimos para esta estancia, añadiendo la madera, que aporta calidez.
Reforma pensada para ordenar ¡4.000 libros!
Reforma pensada para ordenar ¡4.000 libros!
Carla Capdevila FotografíaCarla Capdevila Fotografía
Fotografía: Carla Capdevila / © Houzz España 2019
Paddington Terrace
Paddington Terrace
Alice Bonicelli Interior DesignAlice Bonicelli Interior Design
Sunset Harbour I
Sunset Harbour I
Studio RODAStudio RODA
Hermosa Row
Hermosa Row
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Office Addition
Office Addition
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
2-storey waterfront terrace
2-storey waterfront terrace
Pacific BluePacific Blue
Outer Space Themed Office
Outer Space Themed Office
Mackenzie Collier InteriorsMackenzie Collier Interiors
GoFitJo This client loves astronomy and all things outer space, and we wanted to reflect that in his office design. These imaginative NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory travel posters are totally stellar—they're made to look like vintage National Park tourism posters, and they're free to download online. Photo by Gilian Walsworth for Dwell Magazine
Highbury
Highbury
Romilly Turner Interior DesignRomilly Turner Interior Design
This landing nook was made into a study area bathed in natural light from the vast warehouse windows, Photography Nick Smith
Historic Grapevine Ranch
Historic Grapevine Ranch
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Photos by: Jen Burner
Nakoma Kitchen Relocation
Nakoma Kitchen Relocation
Perspektiv Design,LLCPerspektiv Design,LLC
CS Photography
Guildford Listed Town House
Guildford Listed Town House
Anna Wilson InteriorsAnna Wilson Interiors
Emma Lewis

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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