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Traditional Home Office with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Portfolio Photography for Jane Perfect Interiors
SquareFootSquareFoot
Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment
Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment
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The Library
The Library
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Pinebrook Home Office
Pinebrook Home Office
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Beautiful built-in desk and book shelves. Open backs on the adjustable book shelves to allow the beauty of the wallpaper to shine.
Softly & Swiftly
Softly & Swiftly
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
AMBIA Photography
Lake Minnetonka Chateau
Lake Minnetonka Chateau
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
Transitional Home Office
Transitional Home Office
Applewood Equestrian Home Office
Applewood Equestrian Home Office
Vanessa Empire Interiors, LLCVanessa Empire Interiors, LLC
A small bar set up inside of a Home Office.
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Kids workstation. We love how this subtle wallpaper accent wall brings additional texture and a pinch of warmth to this lofted kids workspace from our Artisan home.
Rosedale Ave Whole House Remodel
Rosedale Ave Whole House Remodel
Jordan Design-Build GroupJordan Design-Build Group
Outside of the primary bedroom suite, we created a small nook that serves double duty as a home office space and reading nook.
Westchester Traditional
Westchester Traditional
ChangoChango
Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Updated Home Office Study with Painted Woodwork and Wallpapered Bookshelves
Updated Home Office Study with Painted Woodwork and Wallpapered Bookshelves
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
This home office was updated with freshly painted woodwork, wainscoting and bookshelves in Benjamin Moore's "Kendall Charcoal", plus a luxe metallic wallpaper installed on the back panels of the bookshelves.
Fossil Creek Study
Fossil Creek Study
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This beautiful study was part of a whole house design and renovation by Haven Design and Construction. For this room, our objective was to create a feminine and sophisticated study for our client. She requested a design that was unique and fresh, but still warm and inviting. We wallpapered the back of the bookcases in an eye catching metallic vine pattern to add a feminine touch. Then, we selected a deep gray tone from the wallpaper and painted the bookcases and wainscoting in this striking color. We replaced the carpet with a light wood flooring that compliments the gray woodwork. Our client preferred a petite desk, just large enough for paying bills or working on her laptop, so our first furniture selection was a lovely black desk with feminine curved detailing and delicate star hardware. The room still needed a focal point, so we selected a striking lucite and gold chandelier to set the tone. The design was completed by a pair of gray velvet guest chairs. The gold twig pattern on the back of the chairs compliments the metallic wallpaper pattern perfectly. Finally the room was carefully detailed with unique accessories and custom bound books to fill the bookcases.
Home Office
Home Office
Hudson Cooper DesignHudson Cooper Design
South Tampa New Build
South Tampa New Build
Hendrickson InteriorsHendrickson Interiors
French Country Kitchen
French Country Kitchen
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
Mark Verschelden
Beverly | 2018
Beverly | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Quail West - Cristale Model
Quail West - Cristale Model
Cardamon DesignCardamon Design
Rick Bethem Photography
2018 Parade Home
2018 Parade Home
Building GroupBuilding Group
Historically Chic
Historically Chic
RBA ArchitectureRBA Architecture
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Traditional Home Office with Light 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 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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