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Traditional Brown Home Office Ideas and Designs

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Study
Study
TZS DesignTZS Design
Masculine, warm and intimate den. Grab a drink at the wet bar where a concealed under counter refrigerator is Installed. The outdoor terrace is surrounded with a brick privacy wall with arched openings. A private retreat, the perfect place to read a book.
Amesbury
Amesbury
Hill Construction ServicesHill Construction Services
Metropolitan Refined
Metropolitan Refined
Greenauer Design GroupGreenauer Design Group
Robert Granoff
WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE
WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
A wine cellar is located off the study, both within the side extension beneath the side passageway. Photographer: Nick Smith
Fifth Avenue Apartment
Fifth Avenue Apartment
Godwin Residential ConstructionGodwin Residential Construction
© Wing Wong Space efficiency was a major design factor in this one bedroom apartment on Fifth Avenue that serves as a second home. Pocket doors were installed to the living room to provide privacy when necessary but allow light to enter the interior of the apartment, and a spacious foyer now acts as a dining room. Custom cabinetry in the home office and bedroom maximizes storage space for books, and millwork details provide formality and visual interest to an otherwise simple space.
Street of Dreams 2013: TTM Custom Home
Street of Dreams 2013: TTM Custom Home
Alan Mascord Design Associates IncAlan Mascord Design Associates Inc
View the house plans at: http://houseplans.co/house-plans/2472 Photos by Bob Greenspan
Atlanta Residence
Atlanta Residence
Regas InteriorsRegas Interiors
Woodie Williams
Chastain Park 2
Chastain Park 2
Abbey Construction Company, Inc.Abbey Construction Company, Inc.
Craft Room
Craft Room
Collaborative Design Group-Architects & InteriorsCollaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors
A home office & crafting room for a graphic designer is dominated by a unique lighting fixture.
Santa Monica Condo
Santa Monica Condo
KMNelson Design, LLCKMNelson Design, LLC
Sarah Wauters
Tuscan Timbers
Tuscan Timbers
Gander BuildersGander Builders
Hollywood Makeover
Hollywood Makeover
Timothy Corrigan, Inc.Timothy Corrigan, Inc.
For more light and space in the library, we bumped out the back wall by several feet and added a bay window that mirrors a similar window in the living room. Now you can literally see all the way through the house, from the bay window in the living room to the bay in the library. Connecting those rooms give it a much more open feeling. Photo by Michael McCreary
Sater Group's "Cordillera" Custom Home Plan
Sater Group's "Cordillera" Custom Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Cordillera home plan's Library/Study features beautiful Cherry built-in bookshelves as well as a coffered ceiling treatment. It overlooks the rear of the home with views to pool and golf course beyond. C J Walker
Seven Oaks
Seven Oaks
UserUser
Porter Street Office
Porter Street Office
Moore Architects, PCMoore Architects, PC
Light filled home office with craftsman detailing and custom cabinetry. Photo by Prakash Patel.
Georgetown Development
Georgetown Development
Georgetown DevelopmentGeorgetown Development
Home Office Computer Room
Home Office Computer Room
Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K BKayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B
Command Central: This room is the renovated home office that was once a small guest room. It is right off the kitchen on the main floor, so it made a great location for the family home office. The cabinetry is the same style and color as the kitchen so one room flows nicely with the next. The countertop is a warm grey limestone with shells and fossils appearing in the stone. The wall behind the desk and in between the wall cabinets is covered with a tack board that is then covered with a burlap material. The deep drawers to the left make a perfect location for long rolls of wrapping paper. Photography by Northlight Photography.
Upper Saddle River
Upper Saddle River
MITERBOXMITERBOX
Library
Library
Sara HopkinsSara Hopkins
Believe it or not, this is an exotic wood- faux finish on previously painted wood paneling. This being an elongated study, an antique Persian carpet was found in a 9' x 17', not a typical size in the carpet world.
Library Built-Ins
Library Built-Ins
Wildwood CabinetryWildwood Cabinetry
Built-In Photo by Ken Allender

Traditional Brown Home Office 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional home library?

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