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World-Inspired Home Office with a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Forest Circle
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Asian Influenced Home Office, Photo by David Lauer
Angela's Office
Angela's Office
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
We found this vintage credenza at an estate sale. The Buddha seems to belong on top of it. The painting is an original by Jennifer A. Emmer.
Elegant Library
Elegant Library
Jane Antonacci Interior DesignJane Antonacci Interior Design
Black painted shelves created a dramatic library for rare books. Rose gold sconces and chandelier add elegance. Wallpaper in a Moorish design accents the ceiling. Black shelves and white furniture make the room striking and luxurious.
New Jersey Designer Showhouse-alcove
New Jersey Designer Showhouse-alcove
Robin LaMonte/Rooms RevampedRobin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped
wing wong photo This closet was part of a home office for the Mansion in May 2012 Designer Show House. Showing another way to use a space.
Portland Street of Dreams – 2015
Portland Street of Dreams – 2015
Hartmann&ForbesHartmann&Forbes
Designer: Maison Inc (Joelle) Photographer: David Papazian Roman Shades: LE1242 Tissage - Arabian
Rolling Hills Library
Rolling Hills Library
Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.
Doug Hamilton Photography
富士ソーラーハウス玉川学園
富士ソーラーハウス玉川学園
富士ソーラーハウス株式会社富士ソーラーハウス株式会社
Colonial Style Home
Colonial Style Home
Mohawk FlooringMohawk Flooring
Fox Broadcasting 2016
王禅寺_Y邸リフォーム
王禅寺_Y邸リフォーム
猫と建築社猫と建築社
リビングの一角に作った奥様のワークスペース。 間仕切りの腰壁にサイザル麻タイルを貼り、3匹の猫たちが思う存分爪を砥げるようにした。 こちらも工事が終わるとすぐに嬉しそうに爪を砥ぎ始めた。 この大爪とぎを作って以降、家具や壁紙など他の場所で爪を砥がれる被害が無くなった。施工後5年以上経ってもこの爪とぎは健在である。
Gibson Island Residence
Gibson Island Residence
Lynbrook of Annapolis, Inc.Lynbrook of Annapolis, Inc.
Нескучная классика
Нескучная классика
Анна ОлейникАнна Олейник
Кабинет в колониальном стиле служит также гостевой комнатой.
CASA P
CASA P
Artigas ArquitectesArtigas Arquitectes
Ka'apuni Beach Estate
Ka'apuni Beach Estate
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
A 5,000 square foot "Hawaiian Ranch" style single-family home located in Kailua, Hawaii. Design focuses on blending into the surroundings while maintaing a fresh, up-to-date feel. Finished home reflects a strong indoor-outdoor relationship and features a lovely courtyard and pool, buffered from onshore winds. Photography - Kyle Rothenborg
R.K. Reiman Construction Custom Build
R.K. Reiman Construction Custom Build
R K REIMAN CONSTRUCTIONR K REIMAN CONSTRUCTION
Advanced Photography
BeautyOnTheBeach
BeautyOnTheBeach
Details In Design LLCDetails In Design LLC
Tropical Mid-Century Tiki Office
Tropical Mid-Century Tiki Office
Just Go Home DesignJust Go Home Design
A vibrant home office that is an inspiring and exciting space for an artist and creative type. Three desks function as separate work zones for art making, business and home finance. Tidy streamlined storage hides art supples, office supplies, files and other odds and ends. A picture rail above two desks allows for easily changing and adding artwork that is collected while exploring and traveling The art nook walls are lines with narrow shelves for sketch books, clip boards, notes and works in progress. The center of the room is kept clear as a yoga space with mats and props kept to the side in a basket.
Renovation SK
Renovation SK
1-1 Architects 一級建築士事務所1-1 Architects 一級建築士事務所
2003-2016 CMI Projects
2003-2016 CMI Projects
Cristina Mullins InteriorsCristina Mullins Interiors
Hardwood
Hardwood
Barnards Carpet One Floor & HomeBarnards Carpet One Floor & Home
Streeterville
Streeterville
Elizabeth Krueger DesignElizabeth Krueger Design

World-Inspired Home Office with a Freestanding 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired home library?

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