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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
Wall Sconces
Wall Sconces
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Luxury homes with elegant custom wall sconces selected by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos with wall sconce ideas!
Dwyer/Aryal Residence
Dwyer/Aryal Residence
Thom Brajkovich, ArchitectThom Brajkovich, Architect
G. Dryer
East Hampton Residence
East Hampton Residence
MerrittMerritt
Myrtle House
Myrtle House
Regarding DesignRegarding Design
Built in the iconic neighborhood of Mount Curve, just blocks from the lakes, Walker Art Museum, and restaurants, this is city living at its best. Myrtle House is a design-build collaboration with Hage Homes and Regarding Design with expertise in Southern-inspired architecture and gracious interiors. With a charming Tudor exterior and modern interior layout, this house is perfect for all ages. Rooted in the architecture of the past with a clean and contemporary influence, Myrtle House bridges the gap between stunning historic detailing and modern living. A sense of charm and character is created through understated and honest details, with scale and proportion being paramount to the overall effect. Classical elements are featured throughout the home, including wood paneling, crown molding, cabinet built-ins, and cozy window seating, creating an ambiance steeped in tradition. While the kitchen and family room blend together in an open space for entertaining and family time, there are also enclosed spaces designed with intentional use in mind.
Blackburn Home Library
Blackburn Home Library
Home Office Made EasyHome Office Made Easy
Home Library bookcases beautifully crafted from Victorian Ash hardwood timber.
Knotty Alder Library with Built In Bookcases, Fireplace and Beams
Knotty Alder Library with Built In Bookcases, Fireplace and Beams
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Knotty Alder Library with Built In Bookcases, Library ladder, fireplace with limestone surround and Cherry box beam ceiling.
26- Orem, Utah Residence
26- Orem, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Alan Blakely
Old Westbury Neoclassical
Old Westbury Neoclassical
ChangoChango
This masculine study/library contains linen roman shades for privacy. A 12' wide vintage American schoolhouse table from the 1920's is used as the desk in this room. It is paired with a black leather Eames chair. The room sits atop a light gray silk rug. Dark gray paneled walls. Clusters of riveted metal lamps are used in the place of desk lamps. A leather and nailheaded sofa is used and paired with ray upholstered coffee tables. The sofa is flanked by two swing arm sconces and rough iron and reclaimed wood libraries.
Traditional Oak Library with Oak Burr and Ebony Desk
Traditional Oak Library with Oak Burr and Ebony Desk
Virage FurnitureVirage Furniture
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
Hills of Kingswood Contemporary
Hills of Kingswood Contemporary
Karyn Dismore InteriorsKaryn Dismore Interiors
Costa Christ
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Kathy Best DesignKathy Best Design
Matthew Millman Photography
Transitional Monserrat Office
Transitional Monserrat Office
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
This home office is the perfect combination of organization and style. The custom shelving unit allows for ample organizational storage and showcasing memorabilia while the freestanding desks ties together the rich wood texture and tones.
Windermere Home
Windermere Home
Akers Custom HomesAkers Custom Homes
Dulwich House Project
Dulwich House Project
Ian Dunn Woodwork & DesignIan Dunn Woodwork & Design
Bespoke office wall panelling with hidden touch to open cupboards with cockbead frame detail. Panelling spray finished in Little Greene French Grey.
Homeowner's Office
Homeowner's Office
Pyramid WoodworksPyramid Woodworks
Warm transitional home office featuring file drawers, closed storage, multiple lighted display shelving and expansive desk/work area. Laminate surface areas feature wood grain textures in a durable and attractive finish. Polished chrome hardware and desk support compliments the traditional elements. Desktop features hidden wire channels and pop-up electrical/wi-fi outlets.
Modern Art | Home Staging | The Concession
Modern Art | Home Staging | The Concession
Real Big ArtReal Big Art
Large Art for the staging of a real estate listing by Holly Pascarella with Keller Williams, Sarasota, Florida. Original Art and Photography by Christina Cook Lee, of Real Big Art. Staging design by Doshia Wagner of NonStop Staging.
Ethan Allen Design Excellence Submission Office/Sitting Room Transitional
Ethan Allen Design Excellence Submission Office/Sitting Room Transitional
Ellen Kilroy, Ethan Allen DanburyEllen Kilroy, Ethan Allen Danbury
Ellen Kilroy
Custom Entertainment Units & Mantels pieces.
Custom Entertainment Units & Mantels pieces.
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home

Expansive Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional home library?

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