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Home Office with a Reading Nook and a Built-in Desk Ideas and Designs

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House of Lozi - Ilaria's Home
House of Lozi - Ilaria's Home
LoziLozi
One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.
One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Library/Office.
ASC Chicago to Burbs
ASC Chicago to Burbs
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Highbury
Highbury
Romilly Turner Interior DesignRomilly Turner Interior Design
This landing nook was made into a study area bathed in natural light from the vast warehouse windows, Photography Nick Smith
Lake Union Floating Home
Lake Union Floating Home
Atelier Drome ArchitectureAtelier Drome Architecture
Singing Tree Studio & Hone
Singing Tree Studio & Hone
Adelaine Construction, Inc.Adelaine Construction, Inc.
Built by Adelaine Construction, Inc. in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Drafted by ZKE Designs in Oden, Michigan and photographed by Speckman Photography in Rapid City, Michigan.
Rustic Charm
Rustic Charm
Woodstock FurnitureWoodstock Furniture
In this Hampstead Villa we created a large family TV space with plenty of painted cabinets being used to store the family’s extensive collection of books whilst also providing a desk area.
Brunswick East - Project 1
Brunswick East - Project 1
GIA Bathrooms & KitchensGIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
Kalorama Park Rowhouse
Kalorama Park Rowhouse
Cunningham | Quill ArchitectsCunningham | Quill Architects
David Burroughs
MARTESANA
MARTESANA
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
vista parete soggiorno con tavolo che nasconde il pianoforte digitale
Indiana Golf Retreat Library AFTER
Indiana Golf Retreat Library AFTER
Herald Gardell, Ltd. Design ServicesHerald Gardell, Ltd. Design Services
This was an annex office that wasn't very inviting and was rarely used. We turned it into a library/office/private TV nook. The custom woodwork incorporates an ingenious murphy bed system with a high-grade mattress and a wood panel base. the bed can be retracted fully made. The cabinetry on either side of the bed offers built-in guest closets, dresser drawers, pull-out night stands and charging stations.
Contemporain Bureau
Contemporain Bureau
Christophe VendelChristophe Vendel
Arcadia Lights
Arcadia Lights
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Home Office Under Stairs
Home Office Under Stairs
Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLCChristine Lakas, The Designer, LLC
Modulares Stauraumregal
Modulares Stauraumregal
R A U M A N S I C H T E N : EinrichtungsberatungR A U M A N S I C H T E N : Einrichtungsberatung
Well Read
Well Read
Laurie Demetrio InteriorsLaurie Demetrio Interiors
Private Residence, Laurie Demetrio Interiors, Photo by Dustin Halleck, Millwork by NuHaus
Everett Model at Killian's Pointe
Everett Model at Killian's Pointe
Shea Homes CharlotteShea Homes Charlotte
Chicago Artist's Office and Studio
Chicago Artist's Office and Studio
Space Interior DesignSpace Interior Design
sleek white and natural wood double office, and artist's at home office, mini kitchen area and sleeping area make it a bedroom suite as well, tv and stereo, customs millwork by Legacy, photos by Jorge Gera, counter tops by The Tile Gallery
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
West Hollywood Mid Century Condo Remodel
West Hollywood Mid Century Condo Remodel
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Home Office with a Reading Nook and a Built-in 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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