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Traditional Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Castletree Homes Showhome Mirabella Subdivision
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Chanhassen, MN., Lower Level Remodeling Project
Chanhassen, MN., Lower Level Remodeling Project
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Steve Silverman Imaging. Project: Mackmiller Design+Build
Her Office Retreat
Her Office Retreat
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
Steps away from the busy family kitchen, Her Office provides a spot for work and tranquility. With plenty of closed storage, everything is organized and easily within reach. Cabinet Designer: Jennifer Howard Interior Designer: Bridget Curran, JWH Photographer: Mick Hales
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Office
Kitchen MartKitchen Mart
Designer: Lianne Wiig-Von Eschen
Oak Library & Office
Oak Library & Office
Green Home Design + BuildGreen Home Design + Build
Steven Todorov
Mahogany Home office wall
Mahogany Home office wall
Odhner & Odhner Fine Woodworking Inc.Odhner & Odhner Fine Woodworking Inc.
This beautiful mahogany office wall, designed and built by Odhner & Odhner, makes the most of a small space. there is room for files, storage, and ample work space.
Old World Charm
Old World Charm
Shapiro & Company ArchitectsShapiro & Company Architects
This home was built in an infill lot in an older, established, East Memphis neighborhood. We wanted to make sure that the architecture fits nicely into the mature neighborhood context. The clients enjoy the architectural heritage of the English Cotswold and we have created an updated/modern version of this style with all of the associated warmth and charm. As with all of our designs, having a lot of natural light in all the spaces is very important. The main gathering space has a beamed ceiling with windows on multiple sides that allows natural light to filter throughout the space and also contains an English fireplace inglenook. The interior woods and exterior materials including the brick and slate roof were selected to enhance that English cottage architecture. Builder: Eddie Kircher Construction Interior Designer: Rhea Crenshaw Interiors Photographer: Ross Group Creative
House by Regent's Park - Project by Vicki Wells/Wells & Trembath
House by Regent's Park - Project by Vicki Wells/Wells & Trembath
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Photographs by Adam Butler
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Smith Ridge I
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Home Office
Home Office
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Command Central/ Home Office.
Command Central/ Home Office.
Sally Scott Interior DesignerSally Scott Interior Designer
The lady of the house has a sophisticated and elegant study. Quite different from the kitchen counter piles of paper found in so many homes. The beautiful oval desk placed in the center of the room has file drawers and a book shelf on the front of the desk. There is easy access to the credenza behind the desk and a clear line of sight to the flat screen TV. Grass cloth wallpaper, sumptuous fabrics, hardwood floors, and a timeless oriental area rug come together to make this a comfortable and functional command central for a busy family.
Woodcliff Model
Woodcliff Model
Hearthstone Luxury Homes / Arthur Rutenberg HomesHearthstone Luxury Homes / Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Traditional Akron, Ohio Area Library
Traditional Akron, Ohio Area Library
4-B Wood Custom Cabinets4-B Wood Custom Cabinets
Dan Grassell
Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165
Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165
Robbins ArchitectureRobbins Architecture
Robbins Architecture
Custom Library - Home Office
Custom Library - Home Office
Daniel J Mailey Carpentry, Inc.Daniel J Mailey Carpentry, Inc.
Lindenwood
Lindenwood
Eileen Gordon DesignEileen Gordon Design
The owners of this traditional home have engaged in multiple stages of rebuilding, refinement and remodeling, beginning in the mid-1990s and finishing in 2009 with a new kitchen, breakfast room, family room, and paneled study. All stages have been seamlessly integrated with each detail carefully reviewed to preserve the home’s original character.
Traditional Akron, Ohio Area Library
Traditional Akron, Ohio Area Library
4-B Wood Custom Cabinets4-B Wood Custom Cabinets
Dan Grassell
Amarone Court
Amarone Court
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wood on wood works in this warm office with a partner's desk focal point
Linden Hills Residence
Linden Hills Residence
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.

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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