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Small Home Office with a Built-in Desk Ideas and Designs

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Wheelers Hill home
Wheelers Hill home
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Working from home looks perfect.
The Harper
The Harper
osmosis architectureosmosis architecture
The Command Center in the Family Foyer functions as the center of running the home. It's a place to drop the bills and mail and manage the family while being out of the way but still closeby to monitor the happenings of the family.
Nollet - Rénovation partielle / 70m2
Nollet - Rénovation partielle / 70m2
Studio ZerckStudio Zerck
Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch
Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch
NR InteriorsNR Interiors
This is a unique multi-purpose space, designed to be both a TV Room and an office for him. We designed a custom modular sofa in the center of the room with movable suede back pillows that support someone facing the TV and can be adjusted to support them if they rotate to face the view across the room above the desk. It can also convert to a chaise lounge and has two pillow backs that can be placed to suite the tall man of the home and another to fit well as his petite wife comfortably when watching TV. The leather arm chair at the corner windows is a unique ergonomic swivel reclining chair and positioned for TV viewing and easily rotated to take full advantage of the private view at the windows. The original fine art in this room was created by Tess Muth, San Antonio, TX.
House No 6
House No 6
Chris Foley ArchitectChris Foley Architect
Contemporary Home Office
Contemporary Home Office
Balham Interior Design
Balham Interior Design
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Juliet Murphy Photography
5,100 Sq. Ft. Modern Farmhouse Showcase Home
5,100 Sq. Ft. Modern Farmhouse Showcase Home
Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & DesignWendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design
This beautiful showcase home offers a blend of crisp, uncomplicated modern lines and a touch of farmhouse architectural details. The 5,100 square feet single level home with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths with a large vaulted bonus room over the garage is delightfully welcoming.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Singleton Interiors, Allied ASIDSingleton Interiors, Allied ASID
Cosmopolitan on the Park
Cosmopolitan on the Park
Nifelle Design - Fine InteriorsNifelle Design - Fine Interiors
David Papazian
C. Sicilia
C. Sicilia
THE ROOM & CO interiorismoTHE ROOM & CO interiorismo
Treehouse atop Madison Valley I Seattle, Washington
Treehouse atop Madison Valley I Seattle, Washington
Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting CompanySyltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company
Attic Escape
Attic Escape
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
Alyssa Lee Photography
Contemporary Apartment Renovation - Built-in Home Office
Contemporary Apartment Renovation - Built-in Home Office
Paula McDonald Design Build & InteriorsPaula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
Maximizing every inch of space, a corner of this NYC apartment becomes an efficient workspace with the addition of a practical and seamless custom built in office nook featuring custom designed storage and strategically placed electrical outlets. While incorporating decorative open spaces, the all custom office cabinetry and built in work space conceals filing, printer, shelving, an ugly column in the corner, and even storage for kitchen linens and extra items.
HOUSING 444
HOUSING 444
MAYA Architecture & DesignMAYA Architecture & Design
Loft Upon Cork
Loft Upon Cork
Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.
Photography by Nathan Webb, AIA
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street
Sutro ArchitectsSutro Architects
Interiors by Kendall Wilkinson Design Photography by Drew Kelly
Notting Hill Gate
Notting Hill Gate
Peter Morris ArchitectsPeter Morris Architects
Sophie Mutevelian
Larchmont House
Larchmont House
Victoria Kirk InteriorsVictoria Kirk Interiors
Photography by Matthew Williams
Desk Alcove
Desk Alcove
Center Point CabinetsCenter Point Cabinets
Cabinetry by Kith Kitchens Shaker Maple Door Style Antique White Finish Photo Courtesy of David Weekley Homes

Small Home Office with a Built-in 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 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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