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WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
Whitstable Island InteriorsWhitstable Island Interiors
A Junk Room Turned Craft Room
A Junk Room Turned Craft Room
House NerdHouse Nerd
With the advice of my interior designer friend Nelly Reffet of Twinkle and Whistle, I turned this space into a much nicer and more organised room to work. One of the first things Nelly advised me to do was paint the Antique White walls Vivid White and change the cedar blinds for linen curtains. I could not believe the difference this made in making the room seem brighter and lighter. As I was on a very tight budget for this room, Nelly suggested utilising a piece of furniture I already had in the house - the IKEA Expedit - for storage. Having one large piece of furniture for storage rather than several smaller ones has freed up the space enormously. It also provides loads of storage with its deep shelves. The containers in it are all thrifted, found on the side of the road or from secondhand markets. I used a mix of cane baskets, wooden boxes and an unused draw to hide more unsightly odds and ends and make it overall look much more neat and tidy. Photo Heather Robbins of Red Images Fine Photography
Chicago Artist's Office and Studio
Chicago Artist's Office and Studio
Space Interior DesignSpace Interior Design
sleek white and natural wood double office, and artist's at home office, mini kitchen area and sleeping area make it a bedroom suite as well, tv and stereo, customs millwork by Legacy, photos by Jorge Gera, counter tops by The Tile Gallery
Two Tone Kitchen
Two Tone Kitchen
The Cabinet Store + Culina DesignThe Cabinet Store + Culina Design
Office
Office
Euro Canadian Construction Corp.Euro Canadian Construction Corp.
Designer: David Phoenix Interior Design
Boise Residence
Boise Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Music Room. Photo by Clark Dugger
Mountain View Townhouse
Mountain View Townhouse
Studio RevolutionStudio Revolution
Designed by: Studio Revolution Photography by: Thomas Kuoh
Contemporary Classicist
Contemporary Classicist
J Wilson Fuqua & Associates ArchitectsJ Wilson Fuqua & Associates Architects
JWFA
Offices
Offices
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Cubbies separate paperwork by task making it much easier to find exactly what you are looking for, every time. Margaret Ferrec
Annandale
Annandale
All Time ConstructionsAll Time Constructions
Glen Oak
Glen Oak
Luminosus Designs LLCLuminosus Designs LLC
Kitchen desk,
One Bedford Condo Suite
One Bedford Condo Suite
BOXWOOD ARCHITECTSBOXWOOD ARCHITECTS
This apartment was designed in a light, modern Scandinavian aesthetic for a retired couple who divide their time between Toronto and the British Columbia Interior. The suite layout was reconfigured to provide a more open plan without sacrificing areas for privacy. Every opportunity was taken to maximize storage into custom designed cabinetry for an ordered and clean space. Assisting on this project was interior designer, Jill Greaves. Custom cabinetry fabricated by MCM2001. Home Automation coordinated with Jeff Gosselin at Cloud 9 AV Inc. Photography by Shai Gil.
Linden Hills Second Story Addition
Linden Hills Second Story Addition
Homes And Such LLCHomes And Such LLC
The landing now features a more accessible workstation courtesy of the modern addition. Taking advantage of headroom that was previously lost due to sloped ceilings, this cozy office nook boasts loads of natural light with nearby storage that keeps everything close at hand. Large doors to the right provide access to upper level laundry, making this task far more convenient for this active family. The landing also features a bold wallpaper the client fell in love with. Two separate doors - one leading directly to the master bedroom and the other to the closet - balance the quirky pattern. Atop the stairs, the same wallpaper was used to wrap an access door creating the illusion of a piece of artwork. One would never notice the knob in the lower right corner which is used to easily open the door. This space was truly designed with every detail in mind to make the most of a small space.
木津川市 山田川の家
木津川市 山田川の家
八杉 和興八杉 和興
写真: 八杉 和興
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Teass \ Warren ArchitectsTeass \ Warren Architects
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
Clear Birch Wood cabinetry with oil rubbed bronze hardware, this office is contemporary and ergonomic at the same time. The space is designed for both personal adjustment and comfort, with a pop of orange to keep it all alive. Craftsman Four Square, Seattle, WA - Master Bedroom & Office - Custom Cabinetry, by Belltown Design LLC, Photography by Julie Mannell
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Winston Salem Loft
Winston Salem Loft
Roux MacNeill StudioRoux MacNeill Studio
Our client tasked us with creating a versatile workspace for their family, including a daughter in college. Space was at a premium in their downtown loft, so we needed to create an efficient space that could be changed in the future to fulfill other needs. Our solution was a custom metal desk on casters, topped with concrete quartz. The office has little natural light, so white lacquered cabinets and metallic wallpaper were used to add life to the space.
House Renovation & Interior Design in Westchester, NY
House Renovation & Interior Design in Westchester, NY
Studio 360Studio 360
We transformed an unused corner of the basement into a chic and comfortable home office with plenty of storage by using every square inch! Floating cabinets make space feel bigger and easier to keep clean!
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office

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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