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

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Bespoke Home Study
Bespoke Home Study
Carpenter & Carpenter LimitedCarpenter & Carpenter Limited
Bespoke home office consisting of a solid oak desk with two soft close drawers in the desk, a tall fitted cabinet with shelving and internal lighting activated by a motion sensor. Above the desk are wall mounted shelves with integrated LED lighting operated by motion sensors. Beneath the desk is grey panelling. On the right is a pedestal cabinet with flap down door, a drawer and cupboard. Sprayed in PU lacquer with the desk being finished in a oiled finish which is more natural in appearance and emulates the oak floor. The sides are scribed to the wall, whilst the top finishes short of the ceiling to avoid the air conditioning. The desk and cabinets have cable management.
Onside | Vividenda GM
Onside | Vividenda GM
Alfonso CalzaAlfonso Calza
onside | estudio de arquitectura
Townhouse Transplants
Townhouse Transplants
Kristin Peake Interiors, LLCKristin Peake Interiors, LLC
Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
A Modern Family Rowhouse in Kalorama
A Modern Family Rowhouse in Kalorama
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
C&L
C&L
KEVV DESIGNKEVV DESIGN
Library
Library
Roeser Home RemodelingRoeser Home Remodeling
Family Loft
Family Loft
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Modern loft. Surfaces built into the new railing atop the stair create a functional work area with a fantastic view and clear shot to the play space below. A wall separating the master bedroom from the double height living space was replaced with a folding glass door to open the bedroom to the living space while still allowing for both visual and acoustical privacy. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design. http://www.zeroenergy.com
Pocket Office
Pocket Office
Michael K Chen ArchitectureMichael K Chen Architecture
Pocket Office. Brooklyn, NY - MKCA//Michael Chen Architecture. Secret home office makes use of a former closet space. Integrated with a large sliding door, display shelving, and new pullout storage and hanging units.
Pugh Study
Pugh Study
James McCoy Carpentry LLCJames McCoy Carpentry LLC
Design By: InHouse Studios Photos By: Laurie Beck Photography
Walnut with WOW Factor
Walnut with WOW Factor
Splinters MillworksSplinters Millworks
Home office, floor to ceiling storage, walnut throughout. Bathroom vanity also made with walnut.
Victorian Workers Cottage Addition
Victorian Workers Cottage Addition
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
Karina Illovska
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
This Bank Executive / Mom works full time from home. Accounting for this way of life, we began the office design by analyzing the space to accommodate for this individual’s workload and lifestyle. The office nook remains integrated within the rest of the household, with “tweenaged” boys afoot. Still sequestered upstairs, Mom fulfills her role as a professional, while keeping an ear on the household activities. We designed this space with ample lighting both natural and artificial, sufficient closed and open shelving, and supplies cupboards, with drawers and file cabinets. Craftsman Four Square, Seattle, WA - Master Bedroom & Office - Custom Cabinetry, by Belltown Design LLC, Photography by Julie Mannell
Earthy Neutral
Earthy Neutral
Jubilee InteriorsJubilee Interiors
Open Shut House
Open Shut House
WALAWALA
A mezzanine Study has views to the old house and the blue sky above, and is bathed in natural light from the overhead skylights. Photo by Dave Kulesza.
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.
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
Nakoma Kitchen Relocation
Nakoma Kitchen Relocation
Perspektiv Design,LLCPerspektiv Design,LLC
CS Photography

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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