Options for the location of the office in the house
There are several places for placement:
- Separate room. Thanks to such an isolated area with a door, it turns out to achieve a secluded atmosphere and a more comfortable work process, which will not be disturbed by the rest of the family.
- On the balcony. If the loggia has sufficient dimensions, it can be converted into a cozy office, characterized by closed privacy and plenty of natural light.
- In a niche.The recess in the wall is the ideal place to work. The only drawback of such an arrangement in a niche without a window is the lack of natural light, which is easily compensated for by additional built-in lamps.
- Under the stairs. The space under the stairs can also become a rather comfortable place where you can equip the work area. In this case, it is advisable to give preference to extremely compact furniture, for example, a hinged tabletop instead of a table, shelves or mobile bedside tables instead of shelving.
- In the attic. The attic floor, due to the remoteness from other rooms in the house, is distinguished by a calm, quiet atmosphere and high-quality level of lighting.
- Along the wall. An elongated workstation with shelves for documents and books, located along the wall, will be an excellent option to decorate a small room and save square meters in it.
- In the corner. This empty space is perfect for a desk with shelves for documents, literature and office equipment or with a corner wardrobe.
- Behind the partition. Thanks to the huge selection and color palette of partitions, screens, hanging curtains and other zoning elements, it is profitable to separate the working space in a one-room apartment, the interior of a living room, bedroom, nursery and even a kitchen.
The photo shows the design of a separate office, made in the Mediterranean style.
To delimit and isolate the area, living partitions with flowers and various green plants are often used, which endow the room with a special naturalness, which will be especially appropriate to look in an eco-style interior or an office for a young girl.
In the photo there is a workplace located in the corner in the design of a studio-type apartment.
Another rational placement is the equipment of the working area in the cabinet, thus you can achieve maximum space savings.
The photo shows the design of a chalet-style study on the attic floor of the house.
Choosing the right layout and zoning
To maintain the interior balance, the office is divided into a resting place, a work or sometimes a creative area. Each specific area may differ in its color scheme in dark or light pastel colors. To visually expand the room, white furniture and textiles in light shades are used. A glass coffee table will add even more lightness to the design.
In the photo there is a working area, separated from the living room, by a partition, in the form of a rack.
The zoning plan is mainly carried out using partitions, cabinets, shelving, as well as through contrasting wall cladding, ceiling or different floor levels. The main thing is not to overload the design of the room with a large number of furniture items, so that the furnishings do not look cluttered.
How to equip a home office?
Due to the competent arrangement, it turns out to achieve a space with the most cozy and comfortable design.
What curtains are suitable?
The selection of curtains requires a very careful approach, since the curtains must be more restrained and slightly strict in order to create an ideal atmosphere for work. An excellent solution is the use of straight curtains with discreet decor. In the design of a dark cabinet, it is better to hang curtains in lighter colors; roll or Roman models will also be an equally great addition to the interior.
In the photo there is a window in the design of an office in an oriental style, decorated with a curtain ensemble with a lambrequin.
What wallpaper to choose for the office?
Wallpaper in this room, most often has a print, in the form of vertical stripes, geometric abstraction or natural motives. Photo wallpapers with panoramic images of cities, night cities and other drawings are perfect for decoration. By color, the walls can be made in any shade range, however, it would be best to give preference to pastel colors that contribute to relaxation after a strenuous work process.
The photo shows the design of a study for two with a wall decorated with photo wallpaper.
Organization of lighting
With an insufficient amount of natural light or its complete absence, additional light sources are used, for example, a table lamp, backlight, LED strips or built into various furniture, lamps.
A particularly popular option is spot lighting, which can visually expand the space and raise the ceiling. This solution goes well with chandeliers of various shapes and sizes. Also in the design of the office, the use of sconces and floor lamps is appropriate.
Features of the choice of furniture
Furniture items should be of high quality, convenience and practicality. Here, first of all, the installation of a computer or writing table, an armchair, a comfortable chair, a rack for office equipment, a rack, a cabinet or a cabinet for papers is relevant.
Also, the setting of a separate work space is often complemented by a sofa, serving table or minibar. This room assumes storage systems with an ordered arrangement of things and their free access, for this they use drawers, shelves, wall pockets or organizers for small items.
In the photo there is a variant of furniture in the design of a modern study.
The main compositional center of the room characterizes a table, which, taking into account the size of the space, can be made of valuable wood, MDF, metal, be made in light or dark shades, represent a mobile folding transformable structure or a product equipped with wheels.
For armchairs, choose models upholstered with natural materials and have developed lateral support. The most comfortable workflow will be provided by chairs with adjustable height and backrest tilt, as well as designs with functions such as relaxing vibrating massage or heating.
Color solution
Thanks to a well-chosen tint palette, it turns out to achieve ideal conditions suitable for both complex painstaking work and creative activity.
Interior decoration in white colors is especially appropriate in a small room. Such light tones, tune in to the workflow and give tone. This range looks great in wall, ceiling or furnishings.Versatile enough, the beige shade forms a soft, soothing atmosphere and a stable design.
In the photo is an office with a design made in dark colors.
An equally interesting solution is the environment in green tones, which help to reduce the susceptibility of noise, increase efficiency and neutralize eye strain. In the design of a home office, the color of lime, a juicy apple or a shade of forest moss is used.
Gray tones are distinguished by special accuracy, minimalism, aristocracy and majestic tranquility, perfect for both background decoration and for individual furniture items.
A versatile and exciting classic is the black and white palette with a harmonious combination of two independent and elegant colors, which is very often found in Japanese style, or a combination of black and red, which is most appropriate in Chinese design.
Design and decoration
The fireplace, as a decor, provides the focal point and accent of the entire space and effectively complements the surrounding design, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere. This solution is suitable for those who need to combine a classic home library with a modern workspace.
In the photo, the design of the study, complemented by a fireplace.
An effective decoration of the design is the use of geographical maps, which endow the setting with special seriousness, various rare collections, figurines, antiques or a built-in aquarium, which has an interesting decorative and therapeutic effect that promotes psychological balance. In the interior of the office, it is also appropriate to use different original graphics, photos or paintings, placed on one or two walls.
Office interior in various styles
Design options in popular interior styles.
Loft style cabinet
This style is especially suitable for creative people. The loft is characterized by a rough and even slightly brutal finish, in the form of brickwork, wooden floors with rough boards, exposed communications, cabinets or open shelves.
The photo shows a spacious office with a loft-style design in light shades.
In an industrial-style office design, the table is mainly placed next to the window to provide maximum illumination of the working area, and furniture, in the form of wooden or metal cabinets, is placed along the walls. For zoning space, a rack or partition cabinet is often chosen.
In the design of a male workplace, you can use American vintage, which resembles a loft, but is more cozy, an abundance of leather material, textiles, the presence of a library and execution in chocolate shades.
The photo shows the interior of the office in the loft style with a wall decorated with wallpaper with a geographic map pattern.
Classic office interior
Classics and neoclassics in the interior, they are distinguished by massive bookcases, rare tables, wooden chairs with leather or textile inserts and many antiques. As lighting, a luxurious old multi-level chandelier is selected, complemented by crystal candelabra, and the floor is decorated with a carpet in noble shades.
In the Art Nouveau style, the presence of expensive materials and equipment is appropriate. This direction is characterized by smooth and free forms, decoration and materials with floral and animalistic motives. Such an office should have spaciousness and large windows.
An aristocratic design in the Empire style, it is a solid professor's office-library with a high armchair upholstered in leather. Columns, graceful stucco molding and expensive chandeliers are used as a decor, the windows are decorated with heavy curtains that create twilight in the room.The color scheme is performed in brown, green or milky-coffee tones.
The photo shows the design of a baroque study in the interior of a private mansion.
English style
Distinctive features of the chic English style are the use of massive solid wood furnishings, natural leather upholstery and stone trim elements. This interior is made in natural deep blue, emerald, green or brown shades. To decorate the ceiling, they choose caisson structures, the walls are pasted over with wallpaper in green, red or blue, and the floor is tiled with oak parquet.
Scandinavian style cabinet
A similar design is distinguished by a light palette in white, cold snowy, light gray, milky, beige, brown tones. Window openings are decorated with fabric blinds, and furniture items are chosen from natural materials. Scandinavian stylist, especially suitable for a woman's office.
In the photo is a study for a girl with a design in Scandinavian style.
Italian style
In Italian design, furniture must be of a very high quality and be made from solid wood. As a decoration, brass and bronze onlays, gilding, carving or forged elements can be used. A crystal multi-lamp chandelier with numerous pendants and a base in gold or silver is perfect for lighting.
Art deco style
Refined and expensive art deco style, especially favorably emphasizes the status of the owner and is especially suitable for the design of an office in a country cottage. The design uses natural leather, ivory, metal and bamboo. A room in this direction will harmoniously complement a sofa with beautiful unusual armrests.
High tech
For a futuristic ascetic design, materials such as metal, plastic and glass are appropriate. Typical shades are black, gray and white. For furnishing, they choose metal racks and coffee tables with glass top.
The photo shows the design of a spacious office, made in high-tech style.
Provence
The interior in Provence style is dominated by blue, milky, lavender, beige and other natural tones. The floor is often finished with bleached oak or other light woods, and plaster is used for the walls. In the manufacture of furniture, artificially aged wood and fabric sheathing are used.
Minimalism
This direction assumes functional, simple, but not cheap furniture with standard geometric shapes without unnecessary decor. The decoration of the business office is done in monochrome or includes a maximum of two colors. Decor is chosen here, in the form of black and white photographs or monochrome paintings.
Small office design examples
A small room in a Khrushchev, should not be overloaded with furniture and other interior elements. You can visually increase and adjust the proportions of the room by zoning or using light shades in the cladding. It is also important that a small or narrow rectangular cabinet has enough lighting.
The photo shows the interior of a narrow office in the style of a rustic country in the design of a country house.
Furniture items in this room should be functional and compact, for example, pull-out or folding tables and small shelves are often chosen.
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The design of the office with a competent design contributes to the creation of a stylish interior, a comfortable atmosphere and a creative mood.
