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Hammersmith 3
Hammersmith 3
Studio BelleStudio Belle
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Office Snug
Office Snug
Tom Maxwell Furniture & Cabinetry LtdTom Maxwell Furniture & Cabinetry Ltd
This is an example of a contemporary home office in Other with feature lighting, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Warwick Square
Warwick Square
CARTA NOVA : Architecture & BeyondCARTA NOVA : Architecture & Beyond
Inspiration for a traditional home office in London.
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Private Home
Private Home
Dean Frost PhotographyDean Frost Photography
Photo of a classic home office in Other with a chimney breast.
Master bedroom - desk
Master bedroom - desk
Brooke Copp-Barton InteriorsBrooke Copp-Barton Interiors
This is an example of a classic home office in London.
Family Home Refresh
Family Home Refresh
Studio 3 Creatives LtdStudio 3 Creatives Ltd
Traditional home office in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, wainscoting and wallpapered walls.
Calm Study
Calm Study
Balance Interior DesignBalance Interior Design
A calming green with a textured wallpaper are used in this calm office keeping it bright and relaxed.
Photo of a contemporary home office in Wiltshire with green walls.
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Project 103. Cyntra Place, Hackney
Project 103. Cyntra Place, Hackney
studio.skeystudio.skey
Contemporary home office in London.
Miramar
Miramar
Sue Vaughton Photography & DesignSue Vaughton Photography & Design
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Devon.
Portfolio Photography for Jane Perfect Interiors
Portfolio Photography for Jane Perfect Interiors
SquareFootSquareFoot
This is an example of a classic craft room in Edinburgh with light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and wallpapered walls.
Denmark Summer House
Denmark Summer House
Claudia Dorsch Interior Design LtdClaudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd
Rustic home office in London.
Bespoke furniture and interiors
Bespoke furniture and interiors
Simpson StudioSimpson Studio
Contemporary home office in Other.
Mansfield Road House
Mansfield Road House
AR ArchitectureAR Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in London.
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The Arundel Kitchen
The Arundel Kitchen
Shere KitchensShere Kitchens
Design ideas for a scandinavian home office in Surrey.
West Dulwich
West Dulwich
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Photo of a contemporary home office in London.
LOUD House
LOUD House
LOUD Architecture & Interior DesignLOUD Architecture & Interior Design
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in London.
Raw House
Raw House
Amos Goldreich ArchitectureAmos Goldreich Architecture
Contemporary home office in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, beige floors, exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.

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 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 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 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 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 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 home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a 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 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.
Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home
Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home
Muchmore DesignMuchmore Design
Horizontal glazing in the study sits at seating height offering a panoramic view of the surrounding garden and wildlife. The walls are finished in a dark hue of soft matte green that absorbs the natural light creating the illusion of depth. A bespoke walnut desk with sliding doors paired with a burnt orange desk lamp and velvet upholstered armchairs add autumnal tones contrasted with brushed brass lighting and accessories. The study is a calm and cocooning creating the perfect place to think, read and reflect.
Park Hill Flats
Park Hill Flats
Neil Perry PhotographyNeil Perry Photography
Design ideas for a retro home office in Other.
Tree of life
Tree of life
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Inspiration for a home office in Other.
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