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Home Office with a Reading Nook and a Two-sided Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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Spring Meadow Residence
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One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.
One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.
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Modern Home Office
Modern Home Office
Bluff Road Statham GA
Bluff Road Statham GA
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Scott Johnson
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Library
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05 - 9th Street Craftsman Transitional Home Office Study
05 - 9th Street Craftsman Transitional Home Office Study
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Shooting fotografico
Aria di Casa | Home StagingAria di Casa | Home Staging
Maison : voyage tonique
Maison : voyage tonique
Bleu cerise - Claire LeroyBleu cerise - Claire Leroy
Un univers moderne, personnalisé, connecté et fonctionnel, à l’image de mes clients. Rénovation, agencement et décoration complète d’une maison du sous-sol aux combles. Projet de A à Z ! Étude complète de l’agencement, de la lumière, des couleurs.
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Library
Library
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Time for Terracotta
Time for Terracotta
Malinda OHara InteriorsMalinda OHara Interiors
Winnett Residence
Winnett Residence
Level StudioLevel Studio
Our Winnett Residence Project had a long, narrow and open concept living space that our client’s wanted to function both as a living room and permanent work space. Inspired by a lighthouse from needlework our client crafted, we decided to go with a low peninsula gas fireplace that functions as a beautiful room divider, acts as an island when entertaining and is transparent on 3 sides to allow light to filter in the space. A large sectional and coffee table opposite custom millwork increases seating and storage allowing this space to be used for the family and when guests visit. Paired with a collection of Canadiana prints all featuring water play off the white and blue colour scheme with touches of plants everywhere.
Pennsylvania House
Pennsylvania House
Gail Green InteriorsGail Green Interiors
Inside a niche sits a custom designed loveseat and side table, perfect for reading and contemplation. A serene study is created for this art collector whose interest is centered on the landscape beyond and the mirroring interiors within. Soft blues and off-whites are used throughout the room. A verre eglomise panel adorns a side wall.
Pennsylvania House
Pennsylvania House
Gail Green InteriorsGail Green Interiors
Inside a niche sits a custom designed loveseat and side table, perfect for reading and contemplation. A serene study is created for this art collector whose interest is centered on the landscape beyond and the mirroring interiors within. Soft blues and off-whites are used throughout the room. A verre eglomise panel adorns a side wall.
Villa Classic
Villa Classic
:GEMINI Guild:GEMINI Guild
Modern Oasis
Modern Oasis
SkB ArchitectsSkB Architects
copyright Lara Swimmmer
Villa Boomerang / ヴィラ ブーメラン・ 八ヶ岳の別荘
Villa Boomerang / ヴィラ ブーメラン・ 八ヶ岳の別荘
森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS
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Eclipse Walk - London ON
Eclipse Walk - London ON
Home Staging 4 SuccessHome Staging 4 Success
Photo Credit: Glen Farrell, UpNClose. Styled by Cheryl Trudell of HS4S.
Testimonial Special Project
Testimonial Special Project
All Seasons FireplaceAll Seasons Fireplace
This see through fireplace was finished by the architect/homeowner with a shiplap and plaster surround. It wa chosen because it has a contemporary finish with minimal trim and large viewing area.
Project Virtue
Project Virtue
Diana Bastone DesignsDiana Bastone Designs
Stephani Buchman Photography

Home Office with a Reading Nook and a Two-sided Fireplace 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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