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Home Office with a Reading Nook and a Wooden Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Gentleman's Study
Gentleman's Study
Reed & Acanthus Interior DesignReed & Acanthus Interior Design
Custom Fireplace Mantels
Custom Fireplace Mantels
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
We offer reclaimed wood mantels in a variety of styles, with and without custom handmade hardware, in customizable sizes. From rustic to refined, our reclaimed antique wood mantels add a warm touch to the heart of every room.
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Advantage Residential DesignsAdvantage Residential Designs
Formal Round Hill Compound
Formal Round Hill Compound
S. B. Long InteriorsS. B. Long Interiors
Masculine home office. Photographed by Don Freeman
Shirley Master Suite with Private Library
Shirley Master Suite with Private Library
Kevin McManamon Interior DesignKevin McManamon Interior Design
The master suite includes a private library freshly paneled in crotch mahogany. Heavy draperies are 19th-century French tapestry panels. The formal fringed sofa is Stark's Old World line and is upholstered in Stark fabric. The desk, purchased at auction, is chinoiserie on buried walnut.
Waterfront Shingle Style in Old Greenwich
Waterfront Shingle Style in Old Greenwich
Thompson Raissis ArchitectsThompson Raissis Architects
Hill
Hill
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Library
Home Office - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model
Home Office - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model
Marty Paoletta PhotographyMarty Paoletta Photography
Photographer - Marty Paoletta
St. Paul French Country
St. Paul French Country
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Charlie & Co. Design | Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Landscaping: TOPO | Photography: Gaffer Photography
Libraries
Libraries
Summit Woodworkers LLCSummit Woodworkers LLC
Office reading zone
Office reading zone
Brooke Copp-Barton InteriorsBrooke Copp-Barton Interiors
Leading off from the kitchen is the office space, complete with reading area, storage space, plenty of book shelves and tactile soft furnishings. Photography: Megan Taylor
Bristol Farm - Maine
Bristol Farm - Maine
Burrow & NestBurrow & Nest
This home office was dubbed the library, due to its built in bookshelves and handsome wood paneling. The client loves textures, and there is an abundance of it here. The desk has a concrete top, the ceiling solitaire fixtures the same. The walls are covered in a rich gray grasscloth from Phillip Jeffries, that warms the room. RL Linen drapery block the glare when needed. A washable rug grounds the room, in case of accidents when snacking at his desk. The room doubles as a guest room, the performance linen covered sleep sofa impervious to spills. It's a great place to curl up with a book and a fluffy throw.
Custom Home Remodel
Custom Home Remodel
Captivating Construction GroupCaptivating Construction Group
Custom Home Remodel in New Jersey.
Cove Property
Cove Property
C.E.I.C.E.I.
Bloomfield Hills II renovation
Bloomfield Hills II renovation
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
BETHESDA LIBRARY
BETHESDA LIBRARY
Jaeger & Ernst Custom CabinetmakersJaeger & Ernst Custom Cabinetmakers
The more you look the more there is to see in design, detail and craftsmanship. From the well proportioned coffer ceiling, down the walls into the bookcases, across the carved mantle, and finally to sit behind the desk a room of beauty, utility and enduring qualities unfolds. Jaeger & Ernst cabinetmakers seek custom work: 434-973-7018
Modern Home Office
Modern Home Office
Residence in West Tisbury Mass
Residence in West Tisbury Mass
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Modern Gas Insert Fireplace
Modern Gas Insert Fireplace
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
Copper Bay
Copper Bay
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A multifunctional space serves as a den and home office with library shelving and dark wood throughout Photo by Ashley Avila Photography

Home Office with a Reading Nook and a Wooden Fireplace Surround 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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