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

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Highcroft Residence
Highcroft Residence
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Photo by Susan Gilmore
KMIDesign Closet Desk
KMIDesign Closet Desk
Kate Maloney Interior DesignKate Maloney Interior Design
Shingle style home in Hanover NH
Shingle style home in Hanover NH
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com
Seaside Victorian Cottage
Seaside Victorian Cottage
Morehouse MacDonald & Associates, Inc. ArchitectsMorehouse MacDonald & Associates, Inc. Architects
Subtle details and careful woodwork allow this study to emulate the traditional Victorian aesthetic and seaside accents of this home and its historic surroundings.
City Georgian
City Georgian
UserUser
Karen Melvin
Home Offices
Home Offices
Portfolio KitchensPortfolio Kitchens
San Francisco Victorian
San Francisco Victorian
AND Interior Design StudioAND Interior Design Studio
AND Interior Design Studio
Study
Study
Katz Novoa ArchitectsKatz Novoa Architects
The commission consisted of the design of a new English Manor House on a secluded 24 acre plot of land. The property included water features, rolling grass areas at the front and a steep section of woods at the rear. The project required the procurement of permits from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Conservation and a variance from the Mendham Zoning Board of Appeals. The stately Colonial Manor is entirely clad in Pennsylvania stone, has slate roofs, copper gutters and leaders, and lavish interior finishes. It comprises six Bedroom Suites, each with its own Bathroom, plus an apartment over the garages, and eight garage bays. The house was designed with energy efficiency in mind, and incorporates the highest R-value insulation throughout, low-E, argon-filled insulating windows and patio doors, a geothermal HVAC system, and energy-efficient appliances.
Victorian Makeover
Victorian Makeover
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Greg Hadley Photography
Neo-classic built-in bookcases | Clerkenwell
Neo-classic built-in bookcases | Clerkenwell
Timber Tailors LondonTimber Tailors London
Large wall bookcase and desk in a Neo-classic style. Close-up on curved shelves. Water based spray colour finish.
Fullerton Residence
Fullerton Residence
SPACE Architects + PlannersSPACE Architects + Planners
エステサロン
エステサロン
無美家具製作所無美家具製作所
エステサロンの空間デザイン オリジナルカウンターや施術室カーテンなどの提案及び制作を行います
Born & Bred Studio - Home Office Built-ins, Dartmouth park
Born & Bred Studio - Home Office Built-ins, Dartmouth park
Born & Bred StudioBorn & Bred Studio
The French Project
The French Project
Toni Crockett Design Ltd.Toni Crockett Design Ltd.
Rene Ortiz
Dive Into Luxury
Dive Into Luxury
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Western Victorian
Western Victorian
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Interior design by Pamela Pennington Studios Photography by: Eric Zepeda
Home Study in Moonee Ponds
Home Study in Moonee Ponds
Green IsleGreen Isle
These bookshelves were part of study in a lovely house in Moonee Ponds. A great option for Victorian houses like this which commonly have fireplace alcoves is to build either bookcases or wardrobes on either side to fill in what can be lost space.
Custom Entertainment Units & Mantels pieces.
Custom Entertainment Units & Mantels pieces.
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Home Offices
Home Offices
Portfolio KitchensPortfolio Kitchens
Children's Study
Children's Study
Sasen HomesSasen Homes
David Sutherland

Victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a victorian 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 victorian 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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