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An Addition and Renovation to a Private Residence in Anderson, Ohio
An Addition and Renovation to a Private Residence in Anderson, Ohio
Sally Noble Architect, LLCSally Noble Architect, LLC
New re-purposed home office with new built in storage. Photo by Sally Noble.
Built-in Custom Furniture
Built-in Custom Furniture
Live Edge CreationsLive Edge Creations
Monticello
Monticello
Young ConstructionYoung Construction
Old Woods Manor
Old Woods Manor
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
A large circular driveway and serene rock garden welcome visitors to this elegant estate. Classic columns, Shingle and stone distinguish the front exterior, which leads inside through a light-filled entryway. Rear exterior highlights include a natural-style pool, another rock garden and a beautiful, tree-filled lot. Interior spaces are equally beautiful. The large formal living room boasts coved ceiling, abundant windows overlooking the woods beyond, leaded-glass doors and dramatic Old World crown moldings. Not far away, the casual and comfortable family room entices with coffered ceilings and an unusual wood fireplace. Looking for privacy and a place to curl up with a good book? The dramatic library has intricate paneling, handsome beams and a peaked barrel-vaulted ceiling. Other highlights include a spacious master suite, including a large French-style master bath with his-and-hers vanities. Hallways and spaces throughout feature the level of quality generally found in homes of the past, including arched windows, intricately carved moldings and painted walls reminiscent of Old World manors.
Oldfield
Oldfield
Homes by DesignHomes by Design
Villa C.
Villa C.
Karl Kaffenberger Architektur | EinrichtungKarl Kaffenberger Architektur | Einrichtung
Die Galerie mit Bibliothek und Ruhemöglichkeiten. Fotograf: Kristof Lemp
Morgan Phoa Library and Residence
Morgan Phoa Library and Residence
spfaspfa
Library Addition with a view Photo Credit: Roland Halbe
Luxury Custom Waterfront Home
Luxury Custom Waterfront Home
Home Designing Service, Ltd.Home Designing Service, Ltd.
This luxury home was designed to specific specs for our client. Every detail was meticulously planned and designed with aesthetics and functionality in mind. Features barrel vault ceiling, custom waterfront facing windows and doors and built-ins.
California Spanish Revival
California Spanish Revival
UserUser
Hidden Bungalow and Gatehouse
Hidden Bungalow and Gatehouse
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
OL + expanded this North Shore waterfront bungalow to include a new library, two sleeping porches, a third floor billiard and game room, and added a conservatory. The design is influenced by the Arts and Crafts style of the existing house. A two-story gatehouse with similar architectural details, was designed to include a garage and second floor loft-style living quarters. The late landscape architect, Dale Wagner, developed the site to create picturesque views throughout the property as well as from every room. Contractor: Fanning Builders- Jamie Fanning Millwork & Carpentry: Slim Larson Design Photographer: Peter Vanderwarker Photography
Walnut Home Office with Coffer Ceiling Adjacent to Master Bedroom
Walnut Home Office with Coffer Ceiling Adjacent to Master Bedroom
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. http://pickellbuilders.com. Walnut Home Office with Coffer Ceiling Adjacent to Master Bedroom.
Realty Photography
Realty Photography
ShutterwhaleShutterwhale
shutterwhalephoto, www.shutterwhale.com
Our Work
Our Work
Shellaine's Interior DesignShellaine's Interior Design
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
City Interior FlooringCity Interior Flooring
Hardwood Flooring installed, stained and finished by City Interior Decoration in a new private residence located in Kings Point, NY.
Bluff Residence
Bluff Residence
Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.
2 story library. Cottage Style home on coveted Bluff Drive in Harbor Springs, Michigan, overlooking the Main Street and Little Traverse Bay. Architect - Stillwater Architecture, LLC Construction - Dick Collie Construction
Office and Kitchen Organizing Project
Office and Kitchen Organizing Project
Let's Get Organized! Englewood Cliffs, New JerseyLet's Get Organized! Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Gayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD
Office
Office
Wolfe Rizor InteriorsWolfe Rizor Interiors
North Scottsdale --92nd street
North Scottsdale --92nd street
Design Barbarians ArchitectsDesign Barbarians Architects
Custom Woodworking
Custom Woodworking
Reece'sReece's
Reece,s specialty. traditional wood panelled libraries and dens with coffered ceilings and beautiful wood finishes. This library features solid wood knotty pine walls with an antiqued, glazed and distressed finish and a matching coffer ceiling.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction

Expansive Home Office 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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