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Home Office with a Reading Nook and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Custom Library Cedar Park
Custom Library Cedar Park
Matterhorn Development Co.Matterhorn Development Co.
Built-in bookshelves and window nook.
Updated English Manor
Updated English Manor
K Two Designs, Inc.K Two Designs, Inc.
No English manor would be complete without a library, or a man cave today. Blue - grey walls envelope a library with bookshelves in the same color. Accents of red and black give the room its manly feel. This room, little more than a closet, was totally gutted to take out a non-functioning desk and make this a place to read and relax.
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element Under $30,000
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element Under $30,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Realty Restoration, LLC, With team member Twelve Stones Designs, Austin, Texas, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner Residential Interior Element Under $30,000
Custom homes
Custom homes
Fischer Homes, Ltd.Fischer Homes, Ltd.
Home library or office
Bibliothèque BD
Bibliothèque BD
Sophie Proust Architecte d'intérieurSophie Proust Architecte d'intérieur
création sur mesure pour cette bibliothèque contemporaine, esprit années 50, colorée mais minimaliste... en contraste avec les boiseries anciennes de cette maison de famille, d'un blanc immaculé.
Home Office Update
Home Office Update
Northern Craft ConstructionsNorthern Craft Constructions
Casa nel quartiere umbertino
Casa nel quartiere umbertino
Gemma RadicchioGemma Radicchio
A Home Office Red with Envy
A Home Office Red with Envy
MOTIF Design Solutions, LLCMOTIF Design Solutions, LLC
Grab a book and get settled into this cozy reading nook. An otherwise unused attic space was converted into a reading room and home office for the owner. Although collected and eclectic, this room became a fast favorite for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.
Chic and Inviting Home Workspace
Chic and Inviting Home Workspace
REVIVALREVIVAL
An elegant and functional home office with a farmhouse style design. The space is defined by a clean and neutral color palette, featuring white walls, a wooden desk, and a black office chair. The office has ample natural light, which contributes to its bright and inviting atmosphere. The desk is spacious and functional, providing plenty of surface area and storage space with its drawers. The decor is simple yet tasteful, with a few framed artworks, a small potted plant, and a clock on the wall. This home office design is perfect for anyone looking for a comfortable and productive workspace with a touch of sophistication.
Apriti sesamo
Apriti sesamo
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
Altadore Residence - Niro Developments
Altadore Residence - Niro Developments
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
From 2020 to 2022 we had the opportunity to work with this wonderful client building in Altadore. We were so fortunate to help them build their family dream home. They wanted to add some fun pops of color and make it their own. So we implemented green and blue tiles into the bathrooms. The kitchen is extremely fashion forward with open shelves on either side of the hoodfan, and the wooden handles throughout. There are nodes to mid century modern in this home that give it a classic look. Our favorite details are the stair handrail, and the natural flagstone fireplace. The fun, cozy upper hall reading area is a reader’s paradise. This home is both stylish and perfect for a young busy family.
Shady Lane
Shady Lane
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Stonebrook
Stonebrook
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.
Merinda Farm - Palmwoods
Merinda Farm - Palmwoods
Accord HomesAccord Homes
Home Office
Home Remodel | Family & Living Room Designs & Builds - Laguna Beach
Home Remodel | Family & Living Room Designs & Builds - Laguna Beach
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
River Oaks Kitchen and Library
River Oaks Kitchen and Library
Bentwood of HoustonBentwood of Houston
Updated English Manor
Updated English Manor
K Two Designs, Inc.K Two Designs, Inc.
No English manor would be complete without a library, or a man cave today. Blue - grey walls envelope a library with bookshelves in the same color. Accents of red and black give the room its manly feel. This room, little more than a closet, was totally gutted to take out a non-functioning desk and make this a place to read and relax.
Elegant home office
Elegant home office
Nazee Fakharifar for Ethan Allen, Vienna,VANazee Fakharifar for Ethan Allen, Vienna,VA
Sophisticated home office.
Modern Farmhouse Office Design Inspiration
Modern Farmhouse Office Design Inspiration
REVIVALREVIVAL
A modern farmhouse-inspired home office with a chic and stylish design. The space features a clean and minimalist aesthetic, with a white desk and a black office chair. The office is well-lit, thanks to the large windows that provide ample natural light. A simple black pendant light adds to the room's modern and elegant atmosphere. The wooden floor adds a touch of warmth and coziness to the space. This home office design is perfect for anyone looking for a stylish and functional workspace that prioritizes simplicity and sophistication.
Southlake French Country
Southlake French Country
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
As you walk through the front doors of this Modern Day French Chateau, you are immediately greeted with fresh and airy spaces with vast hallways, tall ceilings, and windows. Specialty moldings and trim, along with the curated selections of luxury fabrics and custom furnishings, drapery, and beddings, create the perfect mixture of French elegance.

Home Office with a Reading Nook and Wainscoting 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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