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Eclectic Home Office with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Arts and Crafts House
Arts and Crafts House
Reyne DesignReyne Design
I worked with my client to create a home that looked and functioned beautifully whilst minimising the impact on the environment. We reused furniture where possible, sourced antiques and used sustainable products where possible, ensuring we combined deliveries and used UK based companies where possible. The result is a unique family home. An informal seating area around the fireplace with custom joinery created to display family treasures and keepsakes whilst hiding family essentials in the cupboards beneath. Beautiful antique rugs and furniture make this home really special but not so precious that the dog and young children aren't welcome.
Home Office Under Stairs
Home Office Under Stairs
Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLCChristine Lakas, The Designer, LLC
Ojai Rustic Modern
Ojai Rustic Modern
Erin Ellwood DesignErin Ellwood Design
4-br Apartment with the Home Library
4-br Apartment with the Home Library
DEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGNDEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN
Spacious home office with the library in a separate room. A lot of bookshelves, comfortable armchair in burgundy colour to relax and read one of the books, plants, small coffee table and chandelier in victorian style. Herringbone floorboard mixed with ceramic floor by the window.
Eclectic and Layered
Eclectic and Layered
Jefferson Street DesignsJefferson Street Designs
Townhouse London
Townhouse London
Olivier Gay Architecture & DesignOlivier Gay Architecture & Design
Frenchie Cristogatin
Travailler, ranger, buller!
Travailler, ranger, buller!
La Valise RougeLa Valise Rouge
Elodie Dugué
Loft Upon Cork
Loft Upon Cork
Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.
Photography by Nathan Webb, AIA
Tono Vilar & Joan Miquel Segui Arquitecto
Tono Vilar & Joan Miquel Segui Arquitecto
Laura Molina PhotographyLaura Molina Photography
Laura Molina Photography
Past Work
Past Work
roguebuiltroguebuilt
Eclectic Perspective
Eclectic Perspective
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
We took a blank canvas and made the most beautiful zoom background for our clients long days on screen. Custom walnut bookshelves, new wall sconces, beautiful wallpaper makes this office one of a kind.
Projet Bertha
Projet Bertha
Karen Tinka Design IntérieurKaren Tinka Design Intérieur
Hills Drive
Hills Drive
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
This home office/library was the favorite room of the clients and ourselves. The vaulted ceilings and high walls gave us plenty of room to create the bookshelves of the client's dreams. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
APARTMENT BERLIN VII
APARTMENT BERLIN VII
THE INNER HOUSETHE INNER HOUSE
APARTMENT BERLIN VII Eine Berliner Altbauwohnung im vollkommen neuen Gewand: Bei diesen Räumen in Schöneberg zeichnete THE INNER HOUSE für eine komplette Sanierung verantwortlich. Dazu gehörte auch, den Grundriss zu ändern: Die Küche hat ihren Platz nun als Ort für Gemeinsamkeit im ehemaligen Berliner Zimmer. Dafür gibt es ein ruhiges Schlafzimmer in den hinteren Räumen. Das Gästezimmer verfügt jetzt zudem über ein eigenes Gästebad im britischen Stil. Bei der Sanierung achtete THE INNER HOUSE darauf, stilvolle und originale Details wie Doppelkastenfenster, Türen und Beschläge sowie das Parkett zu erhalten und aufzuarbeiten. Darüber hinaus bringt ein stimmiges Farbkonzept die bereits vorhandenen Vintagestücke nun angemessen zum Strahlen. INTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING: THE INNER HOUSE LEISTUNGEN: Grundrissoptimierung, Elektroplanung, Badezimmerentwurf, Farbkonzept, Koordinierung Gewerke und Baubegleitung, Möbelentwurf und Möblierung FOTOS: © THE INNER HOUSE, Fotograf: Manuel Strunz, www.manuu.eu
Writer's Home: Furnishing 5 Rooms and 2 Outdoor Spaces
Writer's Home: Furnishing 5 Rooms and 2 Outdoor Spaces
studiovert environmental + interior designstudiovert environmental + interior design
Every writer needs a library. We layered her vintage rug with a reindeer hide she brought home from Iceland. The shelves and side table are from Anthropologie, bench from Organic Modernism. The chair is from Article. The ottoman is from etsy, pillow from World Market. The painting by our client's uncle, rotates on a dial and can be positioned in any orientation.
Marina Penthouse
Marina Penthouse
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Preppy Vintage Charmer
Preppy Vintage Charmer
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
A graphic Schumacher grasscloth wraps a previously unused office space in a rich blue palette. With a piece of art from the homeowner’s collection and a red sconce by Hwang Bishop above a vintage desk, this space welcomes a quiet moment more than ever.
Office
Office
Steel Roots Home DecorSteel Roots Home Decor
Preppy Vintage Charmer
Preppy Vintage Charmer
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
A bright yellow double wall sconce from Dutton Brown jumps off of a graphic blue grasscloth from Schumacher for a moment of whimsy that is also functional.
Park Avenue Residence
Park Avenue Residence
Ronnette Riley ArchitectRonnette Riley Architect

Eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 an eclectic home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, an eclectic 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 eclectic 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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