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Brown Home Office with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Coastal Residence
Coastal Residence
Pomeroy & Co, Inc.Pomeroy & Co, Inc.
Cheat Lake Library
Cheat Lake Library
Hardwood Interiors & DesignHardwood Interiors & Design
Light Oak Library
Light Oak Library
Neville Johnson LtdNeville Johnson Ltd
This extra tall library furniture is perfect for homes with high ceilings and large collections. Constructed from high-quality materials and finished with a light oak veneer, this statement storage solution blends beautifully with the interior decor. It features an assortment of shelving, closed cabinets and display space.
Rookwood - Traditional Estate
Rookwood - Traditional Estate
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.
Private Library
Private Library
Lynn Hopkins ArchitectsLynn Hopkins Architects
The owner is a single man with an enormous collection of books, so the walls were lined with floor to ceiling bookcases. A rolling ladder makes it possible to reach the upper shelves.
Encore 2
Encore 2
House of George LLCHouse of George LLC
Loft style
Loft style
Анна СвятославскаяАнна Святославская
архитектор - Анна Святославская фотограф - Борис Бочкарев
harmonisches Passivhaus in Kirchanschöring
harmonisches Passivhaus in Kirchanschöring
Passivhaus GruberPassivhaus Gruber
Nixdorf Fotografie
CUSTOM BUILT-IN BOOKCASE
CUSTOM BUILT-IN BOOKCASE
BARCELO DESIGNSBARCELO DESIGNS
CUSTOM BUILT-IN BOOKCASE WITH STORAGE DRAWERS, INTERIOR SHELVES & LIBRARY STYLE ROLLING LADDER.
Maidenhead Renovation
Maidenhead Renovation
David Aldrich Designs LtdDavid Aldrich Designs Ltd
Ex.Office space renovated into home office, library and snug. Design, sourcing and project management by David Aldrich Designs Ltd. Building work by Maidenhead Design and Build. Cabinetry by Creative Woodwork. Photographs by Chris Snook Photography
Palos Park
Palos Park
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
Opulent details elevate this suburban home into one that rivals the elegant French chateaus that inspired it. Floor: Variety of floor designs inspired by Villa La Cassinella on Lake Como, Italy. 6” wide-plank American Black Oak + Canadian Maple | 4” Canadian Maple Herringbone | custom parquet inlays | Prime Select | Victorian Collection hand scraped | pillowed edge | color Tolan | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Quaint Traditional Sugar Land Office
Quaint Traditional Sugar Land Office
The Design FirmThe Design Firm
Traditional in design but there is nothing traditional about this office. Tons of natural light pours in from the windows and complements that gorgeous hardwood storage and brings out the little pops of color strategically placed on the shelves. The client came with the huge antique desk that had been passed down form generation to generation and we just had to use it! A great starting point of course but the room needed a little bit of umpiring up with a colorful rug and the divided mirror to make the room feel larger. Who doesn't love the rich colors of the molding too?!
Sympathetic Addition | Washington, Crossing, PA
Sympathetic Addition | Washington, Crossing, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Photography by Angle Eye Photography
Brook Residence
Brook Residence
Winter Park DesignWinter Park Design
2D Ranch
2D Ranch
Brechbuhler ArchitectsBrechbuhler Architects
Texas Ranch House - Patina Face Reclaimed Long Leaf Pine Flooring
Texas Ranch House - Patina Face Reclaimed Long Leaf Pine Flooring
WoodCoWoodCo
Octagonal Library Room. Sinker Cypress Custom Cabinetry and Reclaimed Patina Faced Long Leaf Pine Flooring
Gentleman's Study
Gentleman's Study
Reed & Acanthus Interior DesignReed & Acanthus Interior Design
Florida Residence
Florida Residence
WPL Interior DesignWPL Interior Design
Jay Greene Photography
High Plain Desert
High Plain Desert
IMI Design, LLCIMI Design, LLC
Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary Country Kitchen, Dining Room, and Library
Contemporary Country Kitchen, Dining Room, and Library
ICW CabinetryICW Cabinetry
Chrissy Vensel Photography

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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