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Brown Home Office with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon
Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Dissimulé derrière une porte verrière noire fumée, l’espace parental est un véritable havre de paix. La chambre à coucher, à la fois raffinée et fonctionnelle, offre une ambiance particulièrement cosy et mène à un dressing ouvert qui, lui donne accès à une salle de bain luxueuse dans laquelle le grès cérame effet marbre se mêle au quartz noir et au noyer pour un coup de cœur assuré.
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
JSB DesignsJSB Designs
This in-home office didn't need much -- just some bright splashes of color and patterns, to make it a perfect blend of global and mid-century modern. Photos by 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL
Bookcase Wall Hidden Door
Bookcase Wall Hidden Door
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Cleverly disguised door is hidden among the book shelves revealing a secret home office.
Durham Traditional Custom Home
Durham Traditional Custom Home
Will Johnson Building CompanyWill Johnson Building Company
Palm Springs Modern
Palm Springs Modern
Grace Home FurnishingsGrace Home Furnishings
Michael Garland, Photographer
Home Office - Needham Custom Home - 04
Home Office - Needham Custom Home - 04
Fallon Custom Homes & RenovationsFallon Custom Homes & Renovations
Custom cabinets - stained wood - cherry wood - modern Home office - LED strip lighting - inlay glass counter top Display case - glass paper weights - felt lined drawers - Architect - The MZO Group / Photographer - Greg Premru
Dell Avenue
Dell Avenue
The Lexington Group, LLCThe Lexington Group, LLC
Via Del Alba, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Via Del Alba, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Bear State Builders, Inc.Bear State Builders, Inc.
www.IsaacGibbs.com
Victorian Farmhouse
Victorian Farmhouse
Portfolio KitchensPortfolio Kitchens
Smith-Corderilla Mountain Modern
Smith-Corderilla Mountain Modern
Patti Dixon DesignPatti Dixon Design
"River runs through" custom desk for two which hides computer cords. Custom bookshelf combines steel, wood with geometric design surround gas fireplace.
Staging Sells Winchester Renovation
Staging Sells Winchester Renovation
BK Classic Collections Home StagersBK Classic Collections Home Stagers
The Grove At Grand Bay- Motorized Shades and Drapery
The Grove At Grand Bay- Motorized Shades and Drapery
Shades by DesignShades by Design
Somfy motorized sheer shades and screen shades
Turquoise Canyon
Turquoise Canyon
Marie-Dominique Verdier, photographerMarie-Dominique Verdier, photographer
© Marie-Dominique Verdier / MDVphoto.com
Traditional Library with Cherry Raised Panel Doors and Wood Countertops
Traditional Library with Cherry Raised Panel Doors and Wood Countertops
NuWood CabinetsNuWood Cabinets
Our Work
Our Work
Little Wolf Cabinet ShopLittle Wolf Cabinet Shop
Home Office Library
Home Office Library
R J Hoppe IncR J Hoppe Inc
Traditional home office bookcases and storage units. Units are made of Oak and Oak veneer then finish in house for a white wash/pickled look. Solid Oak flutted pilasters were incorporated into into the design as well. The customer requested a that the lower portion of the unit be dedicated to lateral file storage for paper work.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Sacramento Street
Sacramento Street
WITH+IN LLCWITH+IN LLC
Thomas Kuoh
Planung eines Einfamilienhauses für eine Familie
Planung eines Einfamilienhauses für eine Familie
Susanne Kissaun - sk Interior DesignSusanne Kissaun - sk Interior Design
Arbeitszimmer mit viel Platz für Bücher. 1 permanenter und ein flexibler Arbeitsplatz sollten eingeplant werden.
Coastal Residence
Coastal Residence
Pomeroy & Co, Inc.Pomeroy & Co, Inc.

Brown Home Office with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

Whether you work from home or need a study space to get things done out of hours, finding room in the house for a home office makes for a valuable addition to many homes. Having a home office can seem like the best of both worlds, but it’s important to keep in mind that this should be a productive space that keeps out the many distractions of home. You may not have the luxury of a dedicated room to turn into your office room or home library, so choose your space wisely to ensure privacy and adequate storage. A carefully designed corner in your living room or an alcove can be made into a productive and stylish study space. Your home office furniture with the desk in the centre of your design, needs to include both work surface space and storage ideas – never underestimate how quickly a computer desk can become cluttered with stationery and box files.

How do I find home office ideas?

For any basic home office or study set up there are just two essential office furniture items: desks and seating. If you will be a frequent home worker then you will also want to invest in nice desk lighting, filing cabinets or bookcases. Desks need to be large enough to accommodate all the tools of your trade. The material your desk is made from will set the tone for your home office design, whether you opt for glass, traditional teak, luxurious mahogany or affordable pine. Investing in a good quality task chair is imperative for the office – there are some great ergonomic chairs at every price level that will help to compensate for our modern, computer-bound lifestyles. If you have room for an office chair other than your computer chair, choose something comfortable but still supportive for when you need a break from your desk. Ideas that include a nice bookcase design and wall shelves mean your study can double as a home library. For a truly luxurious home office you could consider fitted office furniture which will maximise the space you have and create a permanent space in your home dedicated to work.

How to find ideas for my home office decor?

The right ambience will make your home office a place you enjoy spending time without taking away your focus. Choose a colour scheme that encourages productivity for you – that may be a palette that is calming and restful, or you might feel more inspired by bright invigorating colours and graphic prints. When decorating the walls, look out for items that create the right studious vibe for the room. Wall maps, pinboards that can serve as mood or inspiration boards, and world clocks can all be great options when considering office design ideas. Practical necessities like desk lamps needn’t be unattractive – there a range of stunning designer lamps available. After all your hard work to make this a productive space, clutter can be very distracting so limit the items on your home office desk to a couple of your favourite photographs and perhaps a trinket or two to stimulate the mind. Papers and office supplies should be tucked away, so keep the space tidy and maintain your office as a calm work space that promotes focus – all the better to see your lovely decor with.

How do I setup a home office in a small room?

A home office doesn’t have to mean a separate room – the nature of working from home involves compartmentalisation, so apply this concept practically to your space. Even a small space, if sectioned off properly, can be transformed into a great workstation or study area. Unused nooks are the perfect places to fit your study in a small room – place a desk and chair under some floating shelves. Even under-utilised fitted wardrobes can make an innovative makeshift home office desk space with built-in storage. If the room you have can’t accommodate a full set of office furniture, opt for versatile options such as home office desks with built-in drawers or storage benches. If you use a laptop instead of a desktop PC, you may even consider a folding table that can be simply tidied away when you’re done working or studying. Alternatively, you may want to leave the house altogether – garden offices, either purpose-built or converted from sheds, are increasingly popular as a tranquil space away from the chaos of home life. If it was good enough for Roald Dahl, it’s certainly good enough for us.

How do I create a home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a library space may be more your thing when it comes to study, work or even relaxation. Libraries are peaceful and quiet places, and with careful consideration you can recreate this in an area of your home. Books are obviously going to feature heavily in your home library design, and you’ll need a place to store them. A bookcase or nice shelving can create room dividers if you don’t have a whole room to dedicate to a home library, and the benefit of bookcases is that they are movable – you don’t have to stick with one layout it it’s not working. If you don’t want to take up space, shelves hung on the walls will work just as well, and if you really want that authentic library feel then you’ll have to go with built in bookshelves that stretch from floor to ceiling. Next all you need is a comfy chair in amongst the books or a desk if you plan to do work or study from your library. Remember that library areas can be slotted in all around the home – under the stairs, in a corner of your living room or kitchen, as a mezzanine or in a small spare room.
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