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Rustic Home Office with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Beauregard House
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Photo by Casey Dunn
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Jack Creek Sports Barn
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Photo by Gordon Gregory, Interior design by Carter Kay Interiors.
Traditional Home
Traditional Home
Aspen White Star, LLCAspen White Star, LLC
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Calistoga Barn
Paul Kelley ArchitecturePaul Kelley Architecture
Rustic Home Office
Rustic Home Office
Nashville Upholstered Furniture
Nashville Upholstered Furniture
ReCreations HomeReCreations Home
Texas Ranch House in the Hill Country
Texas Ranch House in the Hill Country
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Napa Ranch House
Napa Ranch House
JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)
Adrian Gregorutti
Sachs Project
Sachs Project
Peak to Peak PaintingPeak to Peak Painting
Home Office Library
Home Office Library
Molly's Marketplace, a home renovation's paradiseMolly's Marketplace, a home renovation's paradise
We designed and built this beautiful home office for our client who wanted the room to look amazing and function really well. Maria had a lot of books as well a some pieces that she wanted to display so getting the most out of the wall space was very important. We custom built and finished it with our custom special walnut beachy color and it turned out great. We also built a two person desk so that Maria could meet with her clients.
Cabin-influenced Man Cave
Cabin-influenced Man Cave
Taylor House InteriorsTaylor House Interiors
Rustic, cabin-inspired man cave featuring leopard carpet, log walls, and tongue and groove ceiling.
Casa Mandolin Waterfront Lodge, Camano Island WA
Casa Mandolin Waterfront Lodge, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Library.
Custom Home - Retreat
Custom Home - Retreat
cJem Designs, PLLCcJem Designs, PLLC
Keystone Residence
Keystone Residence
Glassman Companies LLCGlassman Companies LLC
Hillcountry Rustic
Hillcountry Rustic
Scotch Construction, Inc.Scotch Construction, Inc.
Remount Ranch
Remount Ranch
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
This blue recessed bookshelf opens up to a hidden storage compartment. The color of the bookshelf picks up the blue in the accent chairs, and goes well against the white and brown wallpaper.
Denver Deer Creek Retreat
Denver Deer Creek Retreat
Apex Mountain HomesApex Mountain Homes
Interior Timber Framing
Interior Timber Framing
Centennial Timber FramesCentennial Timber Frames
A local family business, Centennial Timber Frames started in a garage and has been in creating timber frames since 1988, with a crew of craftsmen dedicated to the art of mortise and tenon joinery.
Rustic Modern Carriage Guest House
Rustic Modern Carriage Guest House
ACM DesignACM Design
Lakeside Conservatory
Lakeside Conservatory
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
S.Photography/Shanna Wolf., LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES, Lake Geneva, WI.. Den with a nautical feel that wraps you in the warmth of Northern Pine

Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic home library?

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