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Budget Traditional Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Office of European Traditional Home
Office of European Traditional Home
Havencrest HomesHavencrest Homes
Upstairs home office.
Home Office
Home Office
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Closettec
East Denver Residence
East Denver Residence
Iba Design AssociatesIba Design Associates
Iba Design Associates David Lauer Photography
Home Office
Home Office
Inspired Spaces, Inc.Inspired Spaces, Inc.
MGilardoni Photography
Home Office
Home Office
Nest Designs LLCNest Designs LLC
Here is an image of the home office from the ECO Rehabarama project. This image shows how a simple recessed cavity in a wall can create a focal point in a room. The desk, chair, desk light and book shelves are from Crate&Barrel. Photo by Bealer Photographic Arts.
Mission Viejo - Complete Remodel
Mission Viejo - Complete Remodel
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
Our rolling and hook-over ladders
Our rolling and hook-over ladders
The Library Ladder CompanyThe Library Ladder Company
Close up of walnut rolling library ladder on a bespoke blue bookcase.
Elegant Home Office
Elegant Home Office
Mor Furniture for LessMor Furniture for Less
The romantic and elegant Bellamy Charcoal Home Office is furnished with felt-lined drawers and tinted cabinet doors for maximum storage. Embellished with scroll-patterned doors and finished in a matte black peppercorn wash that highlights the natural wood grain.
My House
My House
Design SodaDesign Soda
Edina Condo Remodel
Edina Condo Remodel
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Jenna & Lauren Weiler
Wilmette home remodel
Wilmette home remodel
Widler ArchitectureWidler Architecture
Mike Kaskel
П 44 т
П 44 т
Vera Tarlovskaya InteriorsVera Tarlovskaya Interiors
Bucks County PA Multi-Purpose Office Space
Bucks County PA Multi-Purpose Office Space
Trust the Vision DecorTrust the Vision Decor
Sean Dooley Photography
Sunset Lake Kitchen
Sunset Lake Kitchen
Distinctive Remodeling, LLCDistinctive Remodeling, LLC
New View
Jupiter Beach, FL
Jupiter Beach, FL
Design ProfessionalsDesign Professionals
Home office with large desk, family photos, diplomas and beautiful views.
Period Glamour
Period Glamour
Mosaik Design & RemodelingMosaik Design & Remodeling
Lincoln Barbour Photography
ASID Arizona South award winning home office
ASID Arizona South award winning home office
UserUser
The transformation of this space from a single carport to a fully functional home office space for two was an amazing use of an previously under-utilized area. This homeowner was on a tight budget, so less expensive products that looked high end were employed wherever possible. Recessed panel oak cabinetry was stained a deep espresso color which helped keep the cost down, as well a using a modern Formica laminate countertop as the work surface. Bronze colored mosaic tiles were used to bring some light reflection and color into the workspace. This space won 2nd Place for Singular Residential Space during the 2010 ASID Arizona South Chapter Design Excellence Awards (Co-designed with James Curran of Curran Interiors) and was featured in Tucson Home Magazine - Spring 2010.
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element Under $30,000
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element Under $30,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Realty Restoration, LLC, With team member Twelve Stones Designs, Austin, Texas, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner Residential Interior Element Under $30,000
Front Entry Staircase
Front Entry Staircase
Green River DesignGreen River Design
Staging Bookshelves
Staging Bookshelves
La Belle Maison, LLC | Home StagingLa Belle Maison, LLC | Home Staging
After: The office shows signs of life! The various accessories help to add interest.

Budget 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.
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