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Home Office with a Reading Nook and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Guildford Listed Town House
Guildford Listed Town House
Anna Wilson InteriorsAnna Wilson Interiors
Emma Lewis
квартира на Рублёвском шоссе
квартира на Рублёвском шоссе
K+K interiorsK+K interiors
Fossil Creek Study
Fossil Creek Study
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This beautiful study was part of a whole house design and renovation by Haven Design and Construction. For this room, our objective was to create a feminine and sophisticated study for our client. She requested a design that was unique and fresh, but still warm and inviting. We wallpapered the back of the bookcases in an eye catching metallic vine pattern to add a feminine touch. Then, we selected a deep gray tone from the wallpaper and painted the bookcases and wainscoting in this striking color. We replaced the carpet with a light wood flooring that compliments the gray woodwork. Our client preferred a petite desk, just large enough for paying bills or working on her laptop, so our first furniture selection was a lovely black desk with feminine curved detailing and delicate star hardware. The room still needed a focal point, so we selected a striking lucite and gold chandelier to set the tone. The design was completed by a pair of gray velvet guest chairs. The gold twig pattern on the back of the chairs compliments the metallic wallpaper pattern perfectly. Finally the room was carefully detailed with unique accessories and custom bound books to fill the bookcases.
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
Keeley Green Interior DesignKeeley Green Interior Design
Photos by Davide Lovatti Styling by Emilio Pimentel-Reid
All Surfaces-Brookfield Home
All Surfaces-Brookfield Home
Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.
Mindy Schalinske
His Library Office
His Library Office
Provanti Designs, IncProvanti Designs, Inc
When working from home, he wants to be surrounded by personal comforts and corporate functionality. For this avid book reader and collector, he wishes his office to be amongst his books. As an executive, he sought the same desk configuration that is in his corporate office, albeit a smaller version. The library office needed to be built exactly to his specifications and fit well within the home.
Transitional Home Office & Library
Transitional Home Office & Library
Bookcases, Rockville, MD
Bookcases, Rockville, MD
Jed Dinger DesignJed Dinger Design
Jed Dinger
CHERRY CREEK CONDO
CHERRY CREEK CONDO
Dado Interior DesignDado Interior Design
Location: Denver, CO, USA Dado designed this 4,000 SF condo from top to bottom. A full-scale buildout was required, with custom fittings throughout. The brief called for design solutions that catered to both the client’s desire for comfort and easy functionality, along with a modern aesthetic that could support their bold and colorful art collection. The name of the game - calm modernism. Neutral colors and natural materials were used throughout. "After a couple of failed attempts with other design firms we were fortunate to find Megan Moore. We were looking for a modern, somewhat minimalist design for our newly built condo in Cherry Creek North. We especially liked Megan’s approach to design: specifically to look at the entire space and consider its flow from every perspective. Megan is a gifted designer who understands the needs of her clients. She spent considerable time talking to us to fully understand what we wanted. Our work together felt like a collaboration and partnership. We always felt engaged and informed. We also appreciated the transparency with product selection and pricing. Megan brought together a talented team of artisans and skilled craftsmen to complete the design vision. From wall coverings to custom furniture pieces we were always impressed with the quality of the workmanship. And, we were never surprised about costs or timing. We’ve gone back to Megan several times since our first project together. Our condo is now a Zen-like place of calm and beauty that we enjoy every day. We highly recommend Megan as a designer." Dado Interior Design
Acadian Home
Acadian Home
Mark W. Todd Architects, Inc.Mark W. Todd Architects, Inc.
Townhouse London
Townhouse London
Olivier Gay Architecture & DesignOlivier Gay Architecture & Design
Frenchie Cristogatin
Artist Studio
Artist Studio
OPRCHOPRCH
Photo Credit: Warren Patterson
Edina Condo Remodel
Edina Condo Remodel
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Jenna & Lauren Weiler
Brentwood library, sliding ladder, cabinets, seating and radiator cabinet.
Brentwood library, sliding ladder, cabinets, seating and radiator cabinet.
Carpenter & Carpenter LimitedCarpenter & Carpenter Limited
Design, manufacture and installation of a bespoke large built-in library with handmade oak sliding ladder, built in soft close drawers, storage cabinets, display cabinets with lighting, seating and built in radiator cabinet. All cabinetry has a sprayed finish and the sliding oak ladder is finished in a natural oil. Photography by Alex Maguire Photography.
Built-Ins For Den
Built-Ins For Den
Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.
Built-in lighting is one of the best features of custom cabinetry. Adding sconces and picture lighting to the cabinetry elevates the space.
Travailler, ranger, buller!
Travailler, ranger, buller!
La Valise RougeLa Valise Rouge
Elodie Dugué
Oak-panelled restoration in 18th Century manor.
Oak-panelled restoration in 18th Century manor.
Stephen GraverStephen Graver
Marc Wilson
West Loop Residence
West Loop Residence
nananana
Mike Schwartz Photography
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Prairie Village Home Renovation
Faust ConstructionFaust Construction
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
JSB DesignsJSB Designs
Moving on to the sitting room, which extends from the office. Here, we used many of the same colors -- muted blues and creams with pops of orange. Photos by 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL

Home Office with a Reading Nook and Grey Floors 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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