Options for the location of the cabinet in the house
Allocate several places for placement:
- Separate room. Thanks to such an isolated territory with a door, it is possible to achieve a secluded environment and a more comfortable work process that other family members will not interfere with.
- On the balcony. If the loggia has sufficient dimensions, it can be converted into a cozy study, characterized by private privacy and plenty of natural light.
- In a niche.The recess in the wall is an ideal place to work. The only drawback of this arrangement in a niche without a window is the lack of natural lighting, which is easily compensated by additional built-in lamps.
- Under the stairs. The under-stairwell can also become a fairly comfortable place where you can equip the work area. In this case, it is desirable to give preference to extremely compact furniture, for example, a hinged countertop instead of a table, shelves or mobile bedside tables instead of racks.
- In the attic. The attic floor, due to the remoteness from other rooms in the house, is characterized by a calm, quiet environment and high-quality level of lighting.
- Along the wall. An elongated type of workplace with shelves for documents and books along the wall will be an excellent option to design a small room and save square meters in it.
- In the corner. This empty space is perfect for placing a table 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 turns out to be advantageous to separate the working space in a studio apartment, the interior of the living room, bedroom, children's room and even the kitchen.
In the photo, the design of a separate cabinet, made in the Mediterranean style.
To delimit and equip the area, often use live partitions with flowers and various green plants, which give the room a special naturalness, which will be especially appropriate to look in the interior in an eco-style or office for a young girl.
In the photo there is a workplace located in a corner in the design of a studio type apartment.
Another rational placement is the equipment of the working area in the cabinet, so you can achieve maximum space savings.
In the photo, the design of the office in the style of a chalet on the attic in the house.
Choosing the right layout and zoning
To maintain interior balance, the office is divided into a resting place, work or sometimes creative area. Each specific area may differ in its color scheme in dark or light pastel colors. For visual expansion of the room, white furniture and textiles in light shades are used. Glass coffee table adds even more lightness to the design.
In the photo, the 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, and also due to the contrast cladding of the walls, 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 situation does 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.
Which curtains are suitable?
The selection of curtains requires a very careful approach, since the curtains should be distinguished by a more restrained and slightly strict execution, in order to create an ideal atmosphere for work. An excellent solution is the use of direct curtains with discreet decor. In the design of a dark office, it is better to hang curtains in lighter colors, also rolled or Roman models will be no less a wonderful addition to the interior.
In the photo there is a window in the design of the cabinet in the oriental style, decorated with a curtain ensemble with a lambrequin.
What wallpaper to choose for the office?
Wallpaper in this room, most often have a print, in the form of vertical stripes, geometric abstraction or natural motifs. Wall murals with panoramic images of cities, night megacities and other drawings are perfect for decoration. By color, the walls can be made in any shade range, however, it is best to give preference to pastel colors that contribute to relaxation after a busy workflow.
The photo shows the design of an office for two with a wall decorated with photo wallpaper.
Lighting organization
If there is not enough natural light or its complete absence, additional light sources are used, for example, a table lamp, backlight, LED strips or lamps built into various furniture.
A particularly popular option is spot lighting, which can visually expand the space and raise the ceiling. Such a solution goes well with chandeliers, which have a variety of shapes and sizes. Also in the design of the cabinet, 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, the installation of a computer or desk, a chair, a comfortable chair, a rack for office equipment, a bookcase, a cabinet or a paper stand is primarily relevant.
Also, the decor of a separate working room is often complemented by a sofa, a serving table or a minibar. This room involves 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 furniture option in the design of a modern office.
The main compositional center of the room is characterized by a table, which, taking into account the dimensions of the space, can be made of valuable wood, MDF, metal, can be made in light or dark shades, is a mobile folding transformer design or a product equipped with wheels.
For seats, choose models sheathed with natural materials and having developed lateral support. The most comfortable workflow will be provided by seats with adjustable height and tilt of the back, as well as designs with functions such as relaxing vibration massage or heating.
Color scheme
Thanks to a well-chosen shade 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. Similar light tones, adjust to the workflow and give tone. This range looks great in wall, ceiling cladding or in furniture.Universal enough, it is a beige shade that forms a soft, soothing atmosphere and a stable design.
In the photo there 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 eyestrain. In the design of the home office, they use lime color, a juicy apple or a shade of forest moss.
Particular neatness, minimalism, aristocracy and majestic calmness are distinguished by gray tones that are perfectly suitable for both background design and for individual furniture items.
Universal and exciting classic, is a black and white palette with a harmonious combination in two separate and elegant colors, which is very common in Japanese style or a combination of black and red, the most appropriate in Chinese design.
Design and decoration
The fireplace, as a decor, is a compositional center and the emphasis of the entire room and an effective addition to the surrounding design, forming a warm and relaxing atmosphere. This solution is suitable for those who need a combination of a classic home library with a modern workplace.
In the photo, the design of the study, supplemented by a fireplace.
A spectacular decoration of a design is considered to be the use of geographical maps that give the atmosphere a special seriousness, various rare collections, statuettes, antiques or a built-in aquarium, which has an interesting decorative and therapeutic effect that promotes psychological balance. In the interior of the cabinet, it is also appropriate to use different original graphics, photos or paintings placed on one or two walls.
Cabinet interior in various styles
Design options in popular interior areas.
Loft style office
This style is especially suitable for creative natures. The loft is characterized by a draft and even a bit of brutal finish, in the form of brickwork, wooden floors with rough boards, flaunted communications, cabinets or open shelves.
In the photo there is a spacious study with a design made in the loft style in bright colors.
In the design of the cabinet in an industrial style, the table is mainly installed next to the window to provide maximum coverage of the working area, and the furniture, in the form of wooden or metal cabinets, is placed along the walls. For zoning the space often choose a rack or cabinet partition.
In the design of the male workplace, you can use the American vintage, which resembles a loft, but differs in greater comfort, an abundance of leather material, textiles, the presence of a library and execution in chocolate shades.
In the photo, the interior of the office is in the loft style with a wall decorated with wallpaper with a geographical map.
Classic cabinet interior
Classics and neoclassics in the interior are distinguished by massive bookcases, rare tables, wooden chairs with leather or textile inserts and many antique items. A luxurious old multi-level chandelier, complemented by crystal candelabra, is selected as lighting, 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. A similar direction is characterized by flowing and free forms, decoration and materials with floral and animalistic motifs. Such an office should have spaciousness and large windows.
An aristocratic design in the style of Empire style, is a solid professorship cabinet-library with a high armchair upholstered in leather. Columns, elegant stucco molding and expensive chandeliers are used here as decor, windows are decorated with heavy curtains, creating twilight in the room.The color scheme is executed in brown, green or milky coffee tones.
The photo shows the design of a baroque office in the interior of a private mansion.
In english style
A distinctive feature of the chic English style is the use of massive solid wood furniture, natural leather upholstery and stone trim. This interior is made in natural deep blue, emerald, green or brown shades. For the design of the ceiling, they choose the casing constructions, the walls are papered with wallpaper of green, red or blue, and the floor is faced with oak parquet.
Scandinavian style office
A similar design is distinguished by a light palette in white, cold snow, light gray, milky, beige, brown tones. Window openings are decorated with fabric blinds, and furniture items are selected from natural materials. Scandinavian stylist, especially suitable for a woman’s office.
In the photo a study for a girl with a design in the Scandinavian style.
Italian style
In Italian design, the furniture must have a very high quality and be made of solid wood. As a decor, brass and bronze plates, gilding, carving or forged elements can be used. A crystal multi-lamp chandelier with numerous pendants and a base in gold or silver color is perfect for lighting.
Art Deco Style
The refined and expensive art deco style emphasizes the status of the owner especially favorably and is especially suitable for the design of an office in a country cottage. The design uses genuine leather, ivory, metal and bamboo. The room in this direction will harmoniously complement the sofa, which has beautiful unusual armrests.
High tech
For futuristic ascetic design, materials such as metal, plastic and glass are appropriate. The characteristic shades are black, gray and white. For furniture, metal racks and coffee tables with a glass top are chosen.
In the photo, the design of a spacious office, made in the style of hi-tech.
Provence
The interior in the Provence style is dominated by blue, dairy, 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 lining are used.
Minimalism
This direction assumes a functional, simple, but not cheap furniture with standard geometric shapes without unnecessary decor. Decorating a business office, done in monochrome colors or includes a maximum of two colors. They choose decor here, in the form of black and white photographs or plain paintings.
Small cabinet design examples
A small room in Khrushchev should not be overloaded with furniture and other interior elements. Visually, you can increase and adjust the proportions of the room through zoning or the use of light shades in the lining. It is also important that a small or narrow rectangular cabinet be distinguished by a sufficient amount of lighting.
In the photo the interior of a narrow cabinet in the style of a country country in the design of a country house.
Furniture items in this room should be functional and compact, for example, quite often they choose sliding or folding tables and small racks.
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Design office with competent design, contributes to the creation of a stylish interior, comfortable atmosphere and creative mood.
