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Midcentury Home Office with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Midcentury Home Office
Locust Valley
Locust Valley
Claudia Giselle Design LLCClaudia Giselle Design LLC
Camino Colibri
Camino Colibri
UserUser
Las Palmas Heights - "Art House"
Las Palmas Heights - "Art House"
Cioffi ArchitectCioffi Architect
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Virginia
Virginia
Threshold Design LabThreshold Design Lab
LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING
LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .
Deloache Ave Residence
Deloache Ave Residence
MohmentMohment
Home office with built in desk and storage and seating area.
Reading Nook - Vienna, VA
Reading Nook - Vienna, VA
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
A nondescript area was given a purpose as a reading nook with the additional of custom bookshelves, a tete a tete lounge chair, and a grasscloth feature wall. Photo by: Jenn Verrier
REFORMA INTEGRAL y DISEÑO INTERIOR de VIVIENDA en el ENSANCHE de VALENCIA
REFORMA INTEGRAL y DISEÑO INTERIOR de VIVIENDA en el ENSANCHE de VALENCIA
DG Arquitecto ValenciaDG Arquitecto Valencia
Mariela Apollonio
Heatilator Design Gallery
Heatilator Design Gallery
Fireside Stone & PatioFireside Stone & Patio
Scarboro Residence
Scarboro Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
65 years and still in style. Beautifully crafted since 1956. The iconic Eames chairs is the definition of modern style, comfort, and class. ** Fun fact ** The Eames chair design was inspired by a first basemen's baseball glove!
Mid-Century Modern's Bestseller
Mid-Century Modern's Bestseller
ARTium Design BuildARTium Design Build
Second Floor Mid-Century Modern Inspired Home Office & Library
Californian Mid Century House
Californian Mid Century House
Oneshot DesignOneshot Design
606 West Project
606 West Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Shown here is our custom narrow framed thermally broken steel door furnished for this beautiful reading area located on a rooftop in NYC. The room also features steel fire-rated windows that push open for ventilation, motorized awnings, a wall garden, and a rustic iron spiral staircase.
Jonah and Lila
Jonah and Lila
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Home Library
Home Library
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
Welcome to your new favorite space!? Whether you’re studying, working, or relaxing, we all want a space that feels cozy, calm, & comfortable. This custom library built-in was perfectly sized to fit the homeowner’s exact dimensions & designed to add plenty of workspace & storage. Visit the link in our bio to see more custom built-ins!
The Jonathan Club
The Jonathan Club
Interiors By PatrickInteriors By Patrick
Pettit & Sevitt Revival
Pettit & Sevitt Revival
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Childhood Home Remodel-Boulder
Childhood Home Remodel-Boulder
Built by KruegerBuilt by Krueger

Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a midcentury 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 midcentury 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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