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New Braunfels Parade of Homes
New Braunfels Parade of Homes
Double Diamond Custom HomesDouble Diamond Custom Homes
Double Diamond Custom Homes San Antonio Custom Home Builder-Best of Houzz 2015 Home Builders Contact: Todd Williams Location: 20770 Hwy 281 North # 108-607 San Antonio, TX 78258
1960's Washington D.C. Townhouse
1960's Washington D.C. Townhouse
Hillary Thomas DesignsHillary Thomas Designs
Forest Lake Home Office
Forest Lake Home Office
GGC ConstructionGGC Construction
This mahogany paneled library was created on-site by our master carpenters and finished with a quality equal to fine, residential furniture. The end result was truly stunning.
Ristrutturazione appartamento di 80 mq
Ristrutturazione appartamento di 80 mq
Facile RistrutturareFacile Ristrutturare
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.
Un Haussmannien Wabi-sabi à Paris
Un Haussmannien Wabi-sabi à Paris
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Cette grande pièce servait de chambre d'amis et de bureau, les livres y étaient entassés sans conviction dans de grandes billy blanches. On a entièrement repensé la pièce dans un esprit bibliothèque feutrée et design, avec un mur sombre d'un joli brun, sur lequel se détachent élégamment des étagères string blanches.
Pretty Please.
Pretty Please.
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
A busy working mother’s dark and dismal home office is transformed into a lively and inviting sanctuary. Dated, stained wood shelves are painted a flirtatious pale pink. The ceiling is emboldened with unexpected, outsized floral blossom wallpaper in provocative shades of fuchsia and violet. Oak floors are refinished and topped with an acid washed cow hide rug. Walls are swathed in multiple layers of pastel paint, mimicking grass cloth to add texture and interest. Delicate brass sconces flank a dimensional marble sculpture behind an elegant desk featuring fluted sides and tapered legs that further nod to femininity. The formidable, artisanal chandelier with multiple swirled glass orbs, allows light to gracefully shimmer across the space’s newfound sensual appeal.
Midtown West, NYC
Midtown West, NYC
Rinaldi Designs Inc.Rinaldi Designs Inc.
multi functional room. TV, sleeper sofa for guests and home office.
Transitional Transformation
Transitional Transformation
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
Bethesda Dream House
Bethesda Dream House
Waterlily InteriorsWaterlily Interiors
Angie Seckinger Photography
SOKOL A9
SOKOL A9
Totaste.studio | Виктор ШтефанTotaste.studio | Виктор Штефан
Авторы проекта: Макс Жуков Виктор Штефан Стиль: Даша Соболева Фото: Сергей Красюк
Uptown | Nantucket
Uptown | Nantucket
Showhomes HoustonShowhomes Houston
A classic patio home at the back of a gated enclave of three. Downstairs are gracious formal living,dining, open kitchen to breakfast bar and family room. All these rooms with natural light streaming through plantation shuttered windows to rich hardwood floors and high ceiling with crown moldings. Living and family rooms look to a broad shaded hardscape patio with easy care professional landscaping. Upstairs are four bedrooms, two with ensuite baths and two with adjoining Hollywood bath. One of these bedrooms is paneled and would make an ideal study, playroom or workout room. The extra large, east facing master bedroom has an adjoining sitting room/study, a large master bath and oversized his/her closets.
Modern Gas Insert Fireplace
Modern Gas Insert Fireplace
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
Central Ohio - Kemp Cabinetry New Home Build
Central Ohio - Kemp Cabinetry New Home Build
Sims-LohmanSims-Lohman
Joe helped design this custom barn door slider.
Rancho Mission Viejo Den
Rancho Mission Viejo Den
Design FocusDesign Focus
This light, comfortable den is so comfortable for catching up on paperwork while watching the latest game! The custom light wood entertainment and display center creates a soft glow throughout the room when the offset shelving lighted glass is illuminated. The light wood Swaim desk golden bronze 'x' base is repeated in the hardware and acrylic fan. The Tufinkian area rug and textural sik paper add to the ambiance.
Mid-Century Residenz Interior Design
Mid-Century Residenz Interior Design
MARKUS HILZINGER Studio BerlinMARKUS HILZINGER Studio Berlin
Foto: Wolfgang Stahr
Desert Modern Residence
Desert Modern Residence
Iconic by Kaitlyn WolfeIconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe
Lime Tree Farm House
Lime Tree Farm House
Maytree StudiosMaytree Studios
The home office walls and ceiling are lined in Eveneer timber and the entire office is concealed behind a sliding set of bookshelves. The dark interior enjoys views to the large established trees to the west and an overview of the comings and goings of family life below.
Lafayette Bungalow
Lafayette Bungalow
Ericka CatanzaroEricka Catanzaro
Modern Elegance
Modern Elegance
Sukari DesignSukari Design

Home Office with a Reading Nook 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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