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Madison Heights English Colonial
Madison Heights English Colonial
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High Contrast Drama
High Contrast Drama
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
Family Room with Built in Work Space
Family Room with Built in Work Space
Distinctive InteriorsDistinctive Interiors
We created a built in work space on the back end of the new family room. The blue gray color scheme, with pops of orange was carried through to add some interest. Ada Chairs from Mitchell Gold were selected to add a luxurious, yet comfortable desk seat. Kayla Lynne Photography
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Chattanooga Home Updated
The Green Room InteriorsThe Green Room Interiors
Update of a sunroom that is used as a home office as part of the primary suite. Dark walls provide a cozy feel while updated upholstery mixes with family pieces to create a comfortable, relaxed feel
EGR Classic
EGR Classic
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
Urbane shingle style Residence
Urbane shingle style Residence
Polsky Perlstein ArchitectsPolsky Perlstein Architects
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Wilmette Renovation
Wilmette Renovation
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
Devon Grace Interiors designed a built-in desk to create a dedicated homework station inside the mudroom of the Wilmette home. Navy blue cabinetry and crisp white countertops give the space a modern feel.
Indian Hills Remodel
Indian Hills Remodel
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
Our clients wanted a built in office space connected to their living room. We loved how this turned out and how well it fit in with the floor plan.
Belclaire Ave Residence
Belclaire Ave Residence
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This beautiful home office boasts charcoal cabinetry with loads of storage. The left doors hide a printer station, while the right doors organize clear plastic bins for scrapbooking. For interest, a marble mosaic floor tile rug was inset into the wood look floor tile. The wall opposite the desk also features lots of countertop space for crafting, as well as additional storage cabinets. File drawers and organization for wrapping paper and gift bags round out this functional home office.
Poco Calle
Poco Calle
K and Q InteriorsK and Q Interiors
Home office for two people with quartz countertops, black cabinets, custom cabinetry, gold hardware, gold lighting, big windows with black mullions, and custom stool in striped fabric with x base on natural oak floors
Ritz Vail Private Residence
Ritz Vail Private Residence
LKW Design AssociatesLKW Design Associates
Hoboken Contemporary Brownstone
Hoboken Contemporary Brownstone
Jenny Madden DesignJenny Madden Design
A creative space to work and play! The all-purpose office is place to feel inspired, clear your find, and focus.
Renovated Brooklyn Brownstone
Renovated Brooklyn Brownstone
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
Caldwell Lane
Caldwell Lane
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design
Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The sophisticated study adds a touch of moodiness to the home. Our team custom designed the 12' tall built in bookcases and wainscoting to add some much needed architectural detailing to the plain white space and 22' tall walls. A hidden pullout drawer for the printer and additional file storage drawers add function to the home office. The windows are dressed in contrasting velvet drapery panels and simple sophisticated woven window shades. The woven textural element is picked up again in the area rug, the chandelier and the caned guest chairs. The ceiling boasts patterned wallpaper with gold accents. A natural stone and iron desk and a comfortable desk chair complete the space.
Transitional Cottage
Transitional Cottage
Tanner HomesTanner Homes
Seventh Green
Seventh Green
Sage DesignsSage Designs
Sitting Room built-in desk area with warm walnut top and taupe painted inset cabinets. View of mudroom beyond.
505 Church Street
505 Church Street
Interior AnthologyInterior Anthology
This guestroom doubles as a craft room with a multi-functional wall unit that houses not only a murphy bed but also a craft table with floor to ceiling storage.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a traditional 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 traditional 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.
Bay Drive Home Office
Bay Drive Home Office
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