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Need Help With Home Office/Study!

5 hours ago
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I am looking for some help designing my home office. I just bought a new desk and bookcase. Other than that, it’s pretty much a blank slate.

The room measures 9’2” wide x 10’ long (from window wall to closet doors). It is currently being used as my study, so it has to be functional. I am not a minimalist, but I want to keep it fairly light and airy, and relaxing. I will not be painting the walls. The carpet looks darker in the photos. It is a sand/beige color.

Here are my thoughts so far:

  • I like the current setup of the desk as I wouldn’t want to be back on to the door. Everything else can be moved around, although I like having the bookcase close to the desk because I will be using it almost daily while at my desk.
  • I need some type of cabinet/shelving for my printer, paper, etc.
  • The walking pad (resting up against the wall) has to stay in the room. It can stay against the wall when not in use, but I need space to put it on the floor and use it. (It is 21" wide x 48" long.)
  • The easel can go as I would also need room for my paint supplies if I were to use it for painting in this room, and I don’t think I have that much space.
  • I would prefer if the mirror could stay, but it’s not necessary. (It is 25" wide.)
  • The bookcase decor can be changed out, but the functional items (books, camera equipment, storage boxes, etc.) need to stay.
  • I am a wildlife photographer, and I would like to incorporate a framed photo (or canvas print) or two.
  • I plan to add drapes (maybe a white/off-white color?).
  • I plan to add a couple of plants (although I’m not sure where yet. Maybe in the corner on the other side of the window).
  • Maybe add a lamp somewhere?
  • I most likely will change my chair for something less bulky and lighter in color.

Here are the photos of the room, with my new desk and bookcase.

Taken from the entrance:


Taken to the right of the entrance:


Taken across from the entrance (the opened door is the entry):


Taken diagonally from the entry (the closed door next to the closet doors is the entry):


My desk and bookcase:


Taken from closet doors:


Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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