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Wannamaker Studio
Wannamaker Studio
Henry ArchitectsHenry Architects
New addition within existing residential garage and portico. Adobe floor, reused windows from Taos Ski Valley, exposed K-joists; ¾ bath for guests/ sleeping area. Patrick Coulie
Sophisticated Country Home
Sophisticated Country Home
Lewis and Rose InteriorsLewis and Rose Interiors
Tall House
Tall House
Studio InSitu ArchitectsStudio InSitu Architects
Tall House on Colonel Willie Cove Westerly, RI Interiors by Studio InSitu and Tricia Upton Architectural Design by Tim Hess and Jeff Dearing for DSK Architects. Christian Lanciaux project manager. Builder: Gardner Woodwrights, Gene Ciccone project manager. Structural Engineer: Simpson Gumpetz and Heger Landscape Architects: Tupelo Gardens photographs by Studio InSitu. On this coastal site subject to high winds and flooding, governmental review and permitting authorities overlap and combine to create some pret-ty tough weather of their own. On the relatively small footprint available for construction, this house was stacked in functional layers: Entry and kids' spaces are on the ground level. The Master Suite is tucked under the eaves (pried-open to distant views) on the third floor, and the middle level is wide-open from outside wall to outside wall for entertaining and sweeping views.
Bento Box Loft
Bento Box Loft
Koko Architecture + DesignKoko Architecture + Design
Sanchez
Sanchez
Red Dot StudioRed Dot Studio
Ed Ritger
South Mountain Residence
South Mountain Residence
RHG Architecture + DesignRHG Architecture + Design
John Bessler Photography
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #8 - City Homes Design and Build
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #8 - City Homes Design and Build
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: City Homes Design and Build - Architectural Designer: Nelson Design - Interior Designer: Jodi Mellin - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Her Office Hideaway
Her Office Hideaway
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
Space Planning and Cabinet Designer: Jennifer Howard, JWH Interior Designer: Bridget Curran, JWH Contractor: JWH Construction Management Photographer: Mick Hales
Santa Ynez Valley Ranch
Santa Ynez Valley Ranch
Cavan Hadley PhotographyCavan Hadley Photography
Cavan Hadley
Historic Savannah - Monterey Square
Historic Savannah - Monterey Square
Homeline ArchitectureHomeline Architecture
Richard Leo Johnson/Atlantic Archives, Inc.
Home Office Renovation
Home Office Renovation
Hebert Design BuildHebert Design Build
Daniel Gagnon Photography
Harwich, MA
Harwich, MA
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
Brian Vanden Brink Photography
KraftMaid: Kitchen Home Office Area
KraftMaid: Kitchen Home Office Area
KraftMaidKraftMaid
Keep electronics from migrating to a kitchen island, where they’re in the way, and give everybody a communications center. This built-in desk area can also serve as a mini office where parents can stay in the kitchen while kids do homework.
Woodmeister Master Builders - Home Office 7
Woodmeister Master Builders - Home Office 7
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
A beautiful built-in deck made from quarter sawn movingue with ebony inlay Custom cabinetry by Woodmeister Master Builders Photography Michael J. Lee
Baltimore Condo Loft
Baltimore Condo Loft
Mclean & Tircuit DesignsMclean & Tircuit Designs
Contemporary Condominium Loft Photographer, D. Randolph Foulds
Nth Degree Home: Homes
Nth Degree Home: Homes
Nth Degree HomeNth Degree Home
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights
Michele Bitter DesignsMichele Bitter Designs
Allison Bitter Photography
Home Office Favorites
Home Office Favorites
UserUser
ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen: Originally commissioned in 1977 by our clients, this residence was designed by renowned architect Donald Olsen whose life's work is thoroughly documented in the book Donald Olsen: Architect of Habitable Abstractions. Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago to do a comprehensive rethinking of the structure, spaces and the exterior envelope. We hope you will enjoy this preview of the greatly enlarged and updated kitchen and home office.
LAXseries Wall Mounted Desk
LAXseries Wall Mounted Desk
MASHstudiosMASHstudios
Perfect for small spaces, this desk attaches to the wall and makes legs seem like pointless obtrusions. Convenient cubbies underneath do away with drawers, allowing for quick stowing and access.
Atherton Oasis
Atherton Oasis
Jules Art of LivingJules Art of Living
Cherie Cordellos Commercial Photography

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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