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Small Home Office with a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Park Slope Brownstone
Park Slope Brownstone
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Upper West Side Penthouse Home Office
Upper West Side Penthouse Home Office
Broderic DesignBroderic Design
Brooklyn Refresh
Brooklyn Refresh
BrooklinteriorsBrooklinteriors
home office created in a living room alcove with a wall mounted bookshelf desk. Luxury and comfort added through a Restoration Hardware office desk in cigar leather.
Home Library
Home Library
Diane Hasso StudiosDiane Hasso Studios
Our home library project has the appeal of a 1920's smoking room minus the smoking. With it's rich walnut stained panels, low coffer ceiling with an original specialty treatment by our own Diane Hasso, to custom built-in bookshelves, and a warm fireplace addition by Benchmark Wood Studio and Mike Schaap Builders.
Home Study, Guildford
Home Study, Guildford
Home Interior DesignHome Interior Design
floating curved plywood desk and shelving
Creative Studio
Creative Studio
Ed Hughey, Architect & RealtorEd Hughey, Architect & Realtor
Kelvin Grv
Kelvin Grv
Tate ArchitectureTate Architecture
Task Desk
Task Desk
Tenhulzen ResidentialTenhulzen Residential
Computer station and lockable file drawer are centralized in the primary living space without sacrificing kitchen storage.
East London Cottage
East London Cottage
UserUser
Talbot Photography
Home Library
Home Library
Diane Hasso StudiosDiane Hasso Studios
Our home library project has the appeal of a 1920's smoking room minus the smoking. With it's rich walnut stained panels, low coffer ceiling with an original specialty treatment by our own Diane Hasso, to custom built-in bookshelves, and a warm fireplace addition by Benchmark Wood Studio and Mike Schaap Builders.
C18
C18
eltejadoazul - reformas e interiorismoeltejadoazul - reformas e interiorismo
La intervención ha querido ser mínima en esta bajo del centro histórico de valencia. Poniendo en valor los espacios, y recuperando parte de las baldosas hidráulicas que se han recuperado. Las hemos combinados en una nueva alfombra sobre un pavimento continuo de cemento continuo.
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
LA Office Project
LA Office Project
West Eleven LaneWest Eleven Lane
Shannan Leigh Photography
Custom Transformation
Custom Transformation
Deborah Bettcher - Decorating Den InteriorsDeborah Bettcher - Decorating Den Interiors
This seating area is adjacent to the homeowners office and provides a space to get away from the computer, read or enjoy a drink. The contrast of the black back wall with the white side wall adds drama. The Four Seasons sculpture elevates this simple space.
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage
Drummond House co.Drummond House co.
Christopher Kolk This room was the original tavern when the house was built in 1850. It had dark cheap paneling and an almost black ceiling. I removed the paneling and sheet rocked the walls. The very low ceiling beams were painted white but all the character of the old wood was left to show. This room was always cold so I installed heated floors and 18" sq. porcelain tiles laid on the diagonal that liked like stone to keep the character of the room. The brick fireplace was old and dirty so it was also painted white with black paint used where the original fireplace and ovens had been.
Home Study, Guildford
Home Study, Guildford
Home Interior DesignHome Interior Design
floating curved plywood desk and shelving
Bright and light remodeled home.
Bright and light remodeled home.
Tela iDesignTela iDesign
Black office desk, Home office,Silver Photographer: Steven Lira 510-445-1889
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
EAJ.DESIGNSEAJ.DESIGNS
Photo Credit: Nxst Real Estate Media
Kelvin Grv
Kelvin Grv
Tate ArchitectureTate Architecture

Small Home Office with a Brick 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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