What vibe do you need for a productive day’s work? Traditional home office interior design offers an answer: refinement and sophistication. A recent client reached out to Decorilla to pull off this look, and the results are utterly amazing! Read on to see how this traditional home office transformation took place from start to finish!
The Challenge: Traditional Home Office
The client recently moved into a new house with a Spanish colonial architectural style. His new home included a dedicated home office that’s been redone. Nevertheless, the space still held several challenges, requiring the professional touch of an interior designer. What needed to be done was:
- Carry the main black and white color theme of the house through the home office interior
- Solve the issue of insufficient storage space
- Compose the traditional home office interior design around the two key pieces the client wanted to keep
- Include dedicated areas for the client’s hobbies and passions
- Keep the interior designer cost within budget
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Home Office Interior Inspiration
The client provided a set of inspirational photos reflecting his home office ideas and what he expects the designers to deliver. Most images featured a modern perspective of traditional home office interior design. Some key features were obviously a must, such as the built-in shelves and wooden chairs.
In addition, these warm, woody, traditional style interior design samples involved many rustic details, distressed or farmhouse finishes, and dark/black elements with strong masculine character. The gallery also communicated the client’s love for greenery, and his instructions confirmed the premise.
Initial Concepts: Finding the Right Designer
With an informational project brief, specific instructions, and an inspiration gallery, the Decorilla team had all they needed. As always, the design package included an opportunity to work with two different designers in the beginning and select the best match moving forward. After brainstorming and conceptualizing the ideas, designers Arla A. and Liana S. proposed their creative solutions.
Some details vibrated with the client more than others, and finally, he decided to proceed with the concept assembled by Liana S.
Liana’s vision was to create a pleasant and motivating work environment above all. At the same time, the space had to provide enough comfort for spending long hours daily, including relaxation periods. She also incorporated a few traditional office furniture pieces to provide sufficient additional seating for visitors or family members.
The initial concept was open to further modifications according to the client’s needs and preferences.
Results Revealed: Traditional Home Office Interior Design
Modern and fresh Benjamin Moore’s Shadow Gray on the walls and ceiling sets the new office’s mood without making the space appear too dark. The final effect, in return, is a powerful, masculine composition with authoritative yet sophisticated vibes.
The original home office provided a blank canvas for the amazing transformation that took place. Nevertheless, the all-white interior lacked character. The room also needed some additional furnishings and decor to fill in the layout. Now, the black elements serve as accents, complemented by the rest of the traditional office furniture, giving depth to the room while making a dramatic statement.
Transforming Challenges into Creative Solutions
Liana’s traditional home office ideas successfully conveyed a distinguished space as a result. This unusual layout simultaneously breaks and maintains the black-and-white theming from the rest of the traditional home. Working with the predominantly neutral scheme in order to avoid too aggressive contrasts also allowed for a more harmonious, focus-friendly atmosphere.
The existing bookcase is upgraded and painted black with a smooth finish for an elegant touch. It solved the issue of insufficient storage space for books and office documentation. Meanwhile, adding brown wood elements, such as weathered, rustic armchairs, softened and warmed up the space.
An attractive and practical wooden panel renders a functional background for displaying the client’s guitars. The other corner is turned into a reading spot, hosting the previously existing black recliner chair. It’s now complemented with a practical and modern side table featuring additional space for books and magazines. An elegant floor lamp and an anchoring rug underfoot complete the composition, while the curated set of wall art enhances the space’s visual quality.
Design Details: Sourcing the Perfect Pieces
Apart from the interior design service itself, working with Decorilla brought additional benefits to the client. The opportunity to work with two designers instead of one ensured finding the person who could genuinely understand and share the client’s vision. Moreover, the online shopping list featuring significant discounts almost exceeded the value of the design service itself.
The client’s feedback left no room for doubt regarding their overall satisfaction: “Looks great Liana, you knocked it out of the park. Thanks!”
Get the Look: Traditional Office Furniture
If you feel inspired to implement some of our home office ideas in your home, we are happy to assist. Start by checking out these traditional office furniture pieces, hand-picked to help you complete the look:
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