Home Office Design

Home office design is so personal because it really showcases what we each need to feel productive and at our best.  I love this contemporary executive office that mixes very serious and edgy elements alongside more funky pieces.  It would be very interesting to meet the person that calls this office their own.  Perhaps my favorite element of the home office decor is the modern slate-covered fireplace. It makes a huge design statement while also bringing some homeyness and warmth to an otherwise very stark and aloof space.  It is amazing that it is such a gigantic piece, but somehow manages not to dwarf the fairly small space.

Selecting the right office interior design is an important part of making sure you are productive and successful at what you do. Whether you prefer more traditional decor styles like this room, or lean towards a modern and edgy vibe, it is important that your home office space has a few key features. First, any home office design needs sufficient storage as well as an adequate workspace. It is also imperative to incorporate office design ideas that serve multiple purposes, acting as both functional and beautiful. For example, the focal point of this office is the stunning white bookshelves and window seat installed along the back wall.

I love home office decor ideas that incorporate beautiful wood panelling and stately decor. To me there is something so classic about combining these elements alongside a great desk and lush seating areas.  I am currently revamping my home office, and am going to use this space as my inspiration. We have 10 foot ceilings throughout our home, so the addition of the inset panelling as in this photograph, will draw the eye upwards to emphasize the height of the room while adding some fantastic design interest. We will continue the panelled look down to the walls by creating a coordinating chair rail and built in bookcases.  I run my law practice from home, so I need my home office design to be highly functional.

So many people tend to overthink home office design. Decorating your office does not need to be a design challenge, especially if you have the right foundation. All great home office ideas begin with a beautiful and functional workspace. This could take the form of a large executive desk, a small built in workstation, or even simply a comfortable chair pulled up to a table as in our space. Once you have decided on this major element, the rest is easy.  Your office decor should be simple and functional — think pieces that improve your workflow or amplify your creativity.  I  feel particularly inspired by nature, so I decided to incorporate potted plants on the shelf behind my desk as well as on the tabletop itself.

I am in the process of remodeling our home office because it is lacking any real design style and, most importantly, it does not have sufficient storage.  When you run your own business from home, it is so important to have a space that suits your needs. I love how this room incorporates home office shelving in a way that is, both functional, as well as extremely stylish. The white built in units on both sides of the room maximizes the narrow floorplan, while elongating the room and making it look larger than it is.  They provide a huge amount of storage and really amplify the overall home office design.  I think this look would be easy to translate into my house by simply purchasing easy to assemble shelving units from a store like ikea or Target.

Creating a beautiful and functional home office design is imperative for any client, but especially those that work from home. We all know what a clean and well organized workspace can do for our productivity. That is why selecting the right office ideas for the space you are designing can be so important. Whenever I take on a job like this, the first thing I like to do is speak in depth with the homeowner about their needs as well as what makes them feel most productive and creative (if applicable).  A successful design takes all of these things into account, such that the office becomes a tranquil and motivating space. This modern home office l created is a the perfect example of how to mold a layout and decor scheme around the client’s requests.