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Home Office with a Reading Nook and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Mill Valley Family Home
Mill Valley Family Home
UserUser
Thomas Kuoh
Custom Library Cedar Park
Custom Library Cedar Park
Matterhorn Development Co.Matterhorn Development Co.
Built-in bookshelves and window nook.
Кабинет в темных тонах
Кабинет в темных тонах
Владимирская АлександраВладимирская Александра
Мужской кабинет с синими стенами. На полу инженерная доска, плинтус дубовый. В кабинете есть 2 окна, объединенные римскими шторами натурального оттенка, на одно окно добавлены легкие портьеры для акцента высоты комнаты. Потолок оформлен деревянными фальш балками
Crystal Bay
Crystal Bay
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Scott Amundson Photography
Scardale New Construction
Scardale New Construction
JEM Woodworking & CabinetsJEM Woodworking & Cabinets
Rift Sawn White Oak Library/Den Bookcases and stoage. Right oak wall paneling and trim to match.
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
Pierce & Co.Pierce & Co.
Library
Holmby Hills Residence
Holmby Hills Residence
lauri morrison studiolauri morrison studio
Traditional Home Library
Traditional Home Library
J. Stephens InteriorsJ. Stephens Interiors
A Classical home library was created using character grade walnut . The room features built in cabinetry and window seats with green silk velvet cushions. The tall custom wire cabinet houses a printer in the bottom cabinet. There are shelf slides in the bottom cabinets. The ottomans that are tucked in the niches can be used as extra seating in the room or can be brought into the living room which opens to this space. Photographer: Peter Rymwid
Poway Tudor
Poway Tudor
Dixieline Lumber & Home CentersDixieline Lumber & Home Centers
Custom Tudor in the Heart of Poway. Andersen E Series Clad. Windows add warmth, as well as the Mahogany Interior doors
Library / Study
Library / Study
East End Country KitchensEast End Country Kitchens
Shelving and Cabinetry by East End Country Kitchens Photo by Tony Lopez
Unlock Your Mind
Unlock Your Mind
House of LHouse of L
Comfortable and Collected
Comfortable and Collected
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.
City Style
City Style
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
This home office features a turquoise painted ceiling and bookshelves. The large desk is surrounded by leather chairs. A zebra-hide rug lays underneath the table. A gold chandelier hangs above the table.
Luxe Office + Family Room
Luxe Office + Family Room
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This is a take on a modern traditional office that has the bold green historical colors for a gentlemen's office, but with a modern and vibrant spin on things. These custom built-ins and matte brass finishes on the cabinet details add to the luxe and old world feel.
Kids Home Office | Short Hills, NJ
Kids Home Office | Short Hills, NJ
Studio Aubergine Interior DesignStudio Aubergine Interior Design
Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior
Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior
Arma-Gesch Building Corp. LLCArma-Gesch Building Corp. LLC
Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
Kevin Dakan ArchitectKevin Dakan Architect
Home Office with masculine touches
Home Office with masculine touches
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
Alise O'Brian Photography
Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
JS Interiors LLCJS Interiors LLC
Full-scale interior design, architectural consultation, kitchen design, bath design, furnishings selection and project management for a historic townhouse located in the historical Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. Project featured in Architectural Digest (AD). Read the full article here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/historic-brooklyn-townhouse-where-subtlety-is-everything Photo by: Tria Giovan
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
Pierce & Co.Pierce & Co.
Library

Home Office with a Reading Nook and Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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