Sometimes a lack of square footage calls for a basement home office. However, that doesn’t mean the room can’t have style and comfort. And a recent Decorilla client needed help accomplishing just that – a sleek office space that didn’t feel like a basement dungeon. Read on to see how this masculine home office took shape in the home’s lower level!
The Challenge: Basement Home Office
The client just moved into his first home, eager to make it truly his own. At the top of his wish list was a well-designed home office. The client had in mind some vague ideas about an office designed to promote productivity and creativity, but he needed the help of a designer to:
- Come up with masculine basement home office ideas in line with the client’s personality
- Make the most out of limited natural light
- Use a dark color palette, yet make the room feel cozy and stylish
- Add oversized elements to the basement home office design to enhance its masculine flair
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Masculine Home Office Inspiration
The inspirational gallery the client provided was pretty cohesive, displaying many excellent ideas for creating a workspace that feels sophisticated and unique. Most images featured a dark color palette, with the primary choices going to navy or charcoal. The rooms also included home office essentials that were simple and modern, incorporating tall shelves or built-ins. A leather desk chair was, of course, a staple, as well as an abundance of metallic finishes giving the rooms an elegant, polished feel.
Basement Office Ideas & Moodboard
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The online interior design process was simple and straightforward, starting with a fun style quiz. The client also answered some questions about his wants and preferences. With the details narrowed down, the team matched the client with the two best designers for the job. Both designers presented their unique basement home office ideas to the client. However, it was Maya M’s design that hit all the marks for the client.
Basement home office ideas & mood board by Decorilla
Maya’s moodboard was a stylish display of home office ideas in a dark, moody color palette. Black, grey, and charcoal dominated the elements without making the composition feel gloomy or heavy. The addition of some strong geometric shapes shook things up further, providing visual dynamics and movement. Finally, she introduced some sleek textures to convey a genuinely classy, professional vibe.
Basement Office Design Results
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This basement home office design was a fine display of masculine sophistication at its finest. The dark and moody color palette was balanced perfectly with lighter tones and accents. As a result, the space still felt bright and open even though it is on the home’s lower level.
Masculine basement office ideas by Decorilla
A built-in shelving system set the foundation for the design and provided plentiful storage for all kinds of office accessories. Meanwhile, the open shelving and display cases set the stage to show off a couple of guitars along with some curated decor pieces.
The basement home office layout was strategically balanced with a coordinating media cabinet along the opposite wall. In addition, a geometric area rug offset the black cabinets while also anchoring the executive desk and office chairs.
Masculine basement home office ideas by Decorilla
Furthermore, the choice of streamlined, metallic accents juxtaposed some of the bulkier items in the room, establishing an ideal weight balance. A sleek chandelier worked together with the rest of the layered lighting, creating a timeless sense of cohesion while keeping the room well-lit. Finally, a few thoughtfully created personal touches, including sculptures, books, and abstract wall art, elevated the basement office design to a whole new level.
Masculine Home Office Options
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As part of the design process, Maya was able to provide the client with 3D renderings of some different design options available. In this respect, he was able to visualize each choice and select the correct look for him. First, was the color of the built its – smoky gray vs. charcoal black. Each fit the brief, but ultimately, it was the sleek black color that won over the client.
Basement home office options by Decorilla
Up next was a choice between a slight variation in wall color as well as the addition of crown molding. The first design concept used a lighter grey without any molding, leaving the room feeling bright and open. However, the slightly darker grey and traditional molding offered the sense of detail and sophistication the client was after.
Basement Home Office Shopping List
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When working with Decorilla each client receives a helpful design guide, with all elements carefully curated in a personalized shopping list. To sweeten the deal, all items come with an exclusive trade discount, often exceeding the cost of the design itself. Moreover, a white-glove shopping concierge takes care of all the practical details such as ordering, tracking, and delivery.
Basement Home Office Ideas & Top Picks
You can easily translate some of these basement home office design ideas to your space using a few key elements. Check out our top picks below to complete the look at home:
- Checkered Rug
- Transitional Bookcase
- Executive Desk
- Geode Chandelier
- Abstract Wall Art
- Lateral Filing Cabinet
- Upholstered Chair
Ready to transform your basement home office?
You can also have a stylishly productive office space of your own. So, schedule a Free Interior Design Consultation for expert design help getting started!
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