Home Office Design in Portland
We plan the desk, lighting and storage so the room works all day and on camera.
Where should the desk go?
Facing into the room
Best forVideo calls with a styled backdrop
Watch forA window behind you glaring the screen
Side-on to a window
Best forDaylight without screen glare
Watch forAfternoon sun across the desk
Facing a wall
Best forSmall rooms and focused work
Watch forYour back to the door
Floating in a den
Best forShared rooms and libraries
Watch forCords crossing the floor
Closet or nook office
Best forSmall homes and guest rooms
Watch forLittle light and air
Desk and screen setup, from OSHA
| Eyes to screen | 20″–40″ |
|---|---|
| Top of the screen | At or slightly below eye level |
| Center of the screen | 15°–20° below eye level |
| Screen off to one side | 35° or less |
| Leg room under the desk | 20″–28″ high |
| Desktop thickness | 2″ or less |
| Chair recline | 15° or more from vertical |
Source: OSHA Computer Workstations eTool
From Our Projects
Including two Street of Dreams homes Jody Wallace designed.
How It Works
Free discovery call
We learn how you live and walk through the room.
Design and present
Plans, materials and lighting, before anything changes.
Bring it to life
We source, install and style.
Home Office Design Questions
Do you design home offices and studies?
Yes. We plan the desk position, lighting, seating, storage and finishes, then source, install and style the room. If you want built-in shelving or new wiring, your contractor builds it to the design.
How much does home office design cost?
It depends on the scope, from a single consultation to full-service design. We quote after the discovery call. Our guide to what an interior designer costs in Portland explains how designers usually charge.
How far should my screen be from my eyes?
OSHA's workstation guidance prefers 20 to 40 inches from eye to screen, with the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level. We plan desk depth and placement around that.
Where should the desk go?
Often side-on to a window, so daylight doesn't glare on the screen or backlight you on calls. We pick the spot from your room, your work and where the outlets are.
What should I have ready for the discovery call?
A few phone photos of the room, rough measurements if you have them, and how you work: screens, calls, storage and who else uses the room.
Other Rooms We Design
Let's Plan Your Home Office
Send a few photos and tell us how you use the room. The discovery call is free.