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Malibu Boho Ranch
Malibu Boho Ranch
Caileen DesignsCaileen Designs
Music room in a bohemian ranch house. A flatweave rug and a built in window seat with an array of pillows makes the space comfortable for playing and hanging. Photo: Chris Lorimer, chrislorimerphoto.com
BURRAN AVE HOUSE
BURRAN AVE HOUSE
UserUser
Justin Alexander
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Sydney.
Custom Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry
UserUser
This is an example of a large traditional study in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
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Modern Sconset Residence
Modern Sconset Residence
Hanley DevelopmentHanley Development
The small home office is tucked off of the entry but allows for a quite space to get work done.
Beach style home office in Boston.
Perfect Wall House - Rauser Design
Perfect Wall House - Rauser Design
Risinger HomesRisinger Homes
Exposed framing is possible because all the insulation is on the outside of the house. This concept is called "Perfect Wall" and was originally designed by Building Science Corporation's founder Joe Lstiburek. See our YouTube channel for more info and construction videos on Perfect Wall. YouTube.com/MattRisinger Casey Dunn
Office
Office
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
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Pirouette Window Shadings
Pirouette Window Shadings
Stocks DraperiesStocks Draperies
Hunter Douglas
Large contemporary home office in Cleveland with a reading nook, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Craft Room
Craft Room
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by John Reed Forsman
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary craft room in Minneapolis with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Woodcrest
Woodcrest
Ba Design GroupBa Design Group
Contemporary home office in Miami with a built-in desk.
Wallaroy
Wallaroy
Tongue n GrooveTongue n Groove
This is an example of a contemporary home office in Sydney with a freestanding desk.
Naples Villa
Naples Villa
Shelley Morris InteriorsShelley Morris Interiors
Michael Biondo Pototgraphy
Inspiration for a classic home office in New York with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Myrtle View - Palmetto Bluff
Myrtle View - Palmetto Bluff
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
Large traditional home office in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Hidden Library/Bookcase Door Open
Hidden Library/Bookcase Door Open
UserUser
This home office was built in an old Victorian in Alameda for a couple, each with his own workstation. A hidden bookcase-door was designed as a "secret" entrance to an adjacent room. The office contained several printer cabinets, media cabinets, drawers for an extensive CD/DVD collection and room for copious files. The clients wanted to display their arts and crafts pottery collection and a lit space was provided on the upper shelves for this purpose. Every surface of the room was customized, including the ceiling and window casings.
Single Girl's Home Office/Lounge
Single Girl's Home Office/Lounge
Gail Barley Interiors, LLCGail Barley Interiors, LLC
Closet to office conversion. Wall mural on the back wall gives the office a sense of depth, while the ghost chair made the room seem less cluttered.
Design ideas for a small contemporary study in Orlando with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Palma Plaza
Palma Plaza
Hugh Jefferson Randolph ArchitectsHugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
Small contemporary home office in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
New Home - Brighton
New Home - Brighton
dcf design groupdcf design group
Design ideas for a contemporary study in Melbourne with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
His/Her Office
His/Her Office
Shannon Murray InteriorsShannon Murray Interiors
Cristina Coco
This is an example of a medium sized classic study in New York with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Cozy home office
Cozy home office
Snider& Metcalf Interior DesignSnider& Metcalf Interior Design
Cozy home office. Photo credit: Larry Snider.
Photo of a victorian home office in Other.
Greystone Residence
Greystone Residence
Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.
Photo of a classic home office in Chicago.

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.
Dual Music Room/Office
Dual Music Room/Office
Fredman Design GroupFredman Design Group
The designers opted to create a display area for the instruments in the home office so it became an inspiring space for him to both work and enjoy his hobby by showcasing his prized possessions and offering easy access so they can be played.
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