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Brown Home Office with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Californian Mid Century House
Californian Mid Century House
Oneshot DesignOneshot Design
Office and Library
Office and Library
Blue Envelope Designs, LLCBlue Envelope Designs, LLC
Upon opening the Shoji doors you'll find a beautiful hand-paint black lacquered desk with a coordinating hot pink chair, matching the brightly painted flowers on the desk. This Asian inspired office is fit for a queen and is complete with all of the Asian artwork and treasures collected from her world travels. Custom cabinetry was designed to house a printer, filing cabinets and office storage. A floor outlet was placed under the desk to power her laptop. A contemporary, sleek fan and a coffered ceiling set the tone for an amazing office.
Library
Library
Carl C. Oldenburg AIACarl C. Oldenburg AIA
Living by K Two Designs
Living by K Two Designs
K Two Designs, Inc.K Two Designs, Inc.
Authentic French Country Estate in one of Houston's most exclusive neighborhoods - Hunters Creek Village. Custom designed and fabricated iron railing featuring Gothic circles. Multistep hand applied alder wood along walls.
Preservation of the Past, Ready for the Future
Preservation of the Past, Ready for the Future
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The arched openings is an aesthetic that is carried throughout this historic home renovation and addition. the arched opening of the custom cherry bookcases mimics the arches of the doorways in this historic home renovation and addition in Michigan.
ИЗЯЩНЫЙ ШИК
ИЗЯЩНЫЙ ШИК
Starikova Design I Старикова ОльгаStarikova Design I Старикова Ольга
BASEMENT WALLBED & BOOKCASE UNIT WITH FLIP DOWN DESK
BASEMENT WALLBED & BOOKCASE UNIT WITH FLIP DOWN DESK
Melanie Beverly, Designer: Closet Factory COMelanie Beverly, Designer: Closet Factory CO
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.
Country Home
Country Home
E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.
Twin Oaks Residence North Asheville
Twin Oaks Residence North Asheville
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
Photography by David Dietrich
Maroney LA Remodeling house Office
Maroney LA Remodeling house Office
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Candy
High Style in San Antonio
High Style in San Antonio
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.
Bluff Road Statham GA
Bluff Road Statham GA
Cassy Young Decorating Den Interiors Athens GACassy Young Decorating Den Interiors Athens GA
Scott Johnson
English style paneled study
English style paneled study
Tina Dann-Fenwick InteriorsTina Dann-Fenwick Interiors
A Cozy study is given a makeover with new furnishings and window treatments in keeping with a relaxed English country house
Strey Residence
Strey Residence
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Great Rooms
Great Rooms
Unique Homes IowaUnique Homes Iowa
Park Avenue Residence
Park Avenue Residence
Dmitry Serba DesignDmitry Serba Design
Brushed oak paneling, cabinets and ceiling beams
Poway Tudor
Poway Tudor
Dixieline Lumber & Home CentersDixieline Lumber & Home Centers
Custom Tudor in the Heart of Poway. Andersen E Series Clad. Windows add warmth, as well as the Mahogany Interior doors
Bookcases flanking window
Bookcases flanking window
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
These built-in bookcases help provide much needed storage in a small home while helping to bounce light into the room from the windows. At night the books are illuminated by the monopoint track fixtures. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
Water Remediation & Restoration
Water Remediation & Restoration
Shack Built, LLCShack Built, LLC

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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