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Home Office with a Brick Fireplace Surround and a Freestanding Desk Ideas and Designs

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Seattle Historic Revival
Seattle Historic Revival
Michelle Dirkse Interior DesignMichelle Dirkse Interior Design
Aaron Leitz
Island inspiration
Island inspiration
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Custom Built Brick and Stucco Home
Custom Built Brick and Stucco Home
Suiter Construction Company, Inc.Suiter Construction Company, Inc.
This study includes a brick fireplace surround
Rural Vineyard
Rural Vineyard
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Victorian Farmhouse
Victorian Farmhouse
Portfolio KitchensPortfolio Kitchens
Malibu Ranch Style
Malibu Ranch Style
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
BackCountry
BackCountry
Artisan Cabinetry, Inc.Artisan Cabinetry, Inc.
Study
Covington home
Covington home
Marian Margetson Fine Arts & Interior DesignMarian Margetson Fine Arts & Interior Design
Maison Californienne
Maison Californienne
et pourquoi paset pourquoi pas
Bentwater Home
Bentwater Home
Mark W. Todd Architects, Inc.Mark W. Todd Architects, Inc.
Wenham Residence
Wenham Residence
Well Dunn Home DesignsWell Dunn Home Designs
HGTV WINNER for best Kitchen + Dining
HGTV WINNER for best Kitchen + Dining
Dewan CabinetryDewan Cabinetry
New Orleans Inspired on Yarrow Point
New Orleans Inspired on Yarrow Point
Kristi Spouse InteriorsKristi Spouse Interiors
Custom home designed with inspiration from the owner living in New Orleans. Study was design to be masculine with blue painted built in cabinetry, brick fireplace surround and wall. Custom built desk with stainless counter top, iron supports and and reclaimed wood. Bench is cowhide and stainless. Industrial lighting. Jessie Young - www.realestatephotographerseattle.com
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
This home office also serves as a family room and has a desk for work and also a television. Everything is kept neat and tidy thanks to two large Eames storage units manufactured by Herman Miller that feature lots of closed and open storage. The color palette is kept bright with bleached wood white floors and super white walls by Benjamin Moore. The wood tones of the storage plus the light wood picture frame add both warmth and dimension to the space. The addition of a CB2 bookcase brings the eye upward and adds 7 shelves of additional open storage.
Tetherow Golf Home
Tetherow Golf Home
Norman Building & DesignNorman Building & Design
A full view of the home's study with storage a plenty along the wall on the left and the room's fireplace on the right. Views of the surround golf course are everywhere.
This Old House - Bedford
This Old House - Bedford
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Bureau "Comme un Appartement" à Fontainebleau (77)
Bureau "Comme un Appartement" à Fontainebleau (77)
Loft 75 - Design & Architecture d'IntérieurLoft 75 - Design & Architecture d'Intérieur
Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing
Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing
FCI LondonFCI London
Palmetto Bluff - Trout Hole
Palmetto Bluff - Trout Hole
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
McManus Photography

Home Office with a Brick Fireplace Surround and a Freestanding Desk 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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