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Home Office with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Metal Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Tunbridge Wells Attic Conversion
Nicky Percival LimitedNicky Percival Limited
Working from home desk and chair space in large dormer window with view to the garden. Crewel work blinds, dark oak floor and exposed brick work with cast iron fireplace.
High-end design Highbury and Islington
High-end design Highbury and Islington
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Juliet Murphy
My House
My House
Design SodaDesign Soda
Westlake Normandy
Westlake Normandy
Firmitas Design, LLCFirmitas Design, LLC
Emory
Emory
Walker ArchitectureWalker Architecture
Crescent Hill- Office Fireplace
Crescent Hill- Office Fireplace
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Nina Farmer Interiors Builder: Wellen Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design Photographer: Eric Piasecki Photography
Transitional Home Redesign
Transitional Home Redesign
Distinctive InteriorsDistinctive Interiors
we created this cozy reading library just off the the kitchen by using built in shelving around the gas fireplace, and two comfy swivel chairs upholstered in a large scale hounds tooth fabric.
Wisconsin Lake House
Wisconsin Lake House
i4design, LLCi4design, LLC
Interior Design by Beth Wangman, i4design
Modern Farmhouse Custom Home | Williams Creek
Modern Farmhouse Custom Home | Williams Creek
Steven Sears Building CompanySteven Sears Building Company
The Home Aesthetic
Barton Creek French Country Estate
Barton Creek French Country Estate
Wilde Custom HomesWilde Custom Homes
Irvine Terrace
Irvine Terrace
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Penthouse with a View
Penthouse with a View
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
A modern oak-paneled library accommodates their extensive book collection. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC
Cow Hollow House
Cow Hollow House
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Joe Fletcher
Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, CT
Karen Houghton InteriorsKaren Houghton Interiors
Marco Ricca Photography
Dark Green and Orange - Boiserie moderne e pareti attrezzate
Dark Green and Orange - Boiserie moderne e pareti attrezzate
Silvio Maglione architettiSilvio Maglione architetti
Our Work
Our Work
Cathy Lynch Interior DesignCathy Lynch Interior Design
Residence with a Garden Wall
Residence with a Garden Wall
Kate Cleveland ArchitectKate Cleveland Architect
Contemporary Traditional New Construction
Contemporary Traditional New Construction
Rockwell CustomRockwell Custom
My House
My House
Design SodaDesign Soda
SK Ranch
SK Ranch
Reznikoff Custom Furniture Inc.Reznikoff Custom Furniture Inc.
Bookcase is blackened steel and ebonized Walnut. The cabinet backs are seed pearl lacquer. The ladder is custom blackened steel.

Home Office with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Metal 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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