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Traditional Home Office with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Hudson, OH British-Inspired Home
Hudson, OH British-Inspired Home
Lindsey Putzier Design StudioLindsey Putzier Design Studio
Reid Lane New Construction Home in Nokesville, VA
Reid Lane New Construction Home in Nokesville, VA
Leigh Newport Staged by Design®Leigh Newport Staged by Design®
Stonebrook
Stonebrook
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.
Windermere Interior Renovation and Addition
Windermere Interior Renovation and Addition
The HomeStyles GroupThe HomeStyles Group
What You Can Expect When Hiring Us...
What You Can Expect When Hiring Us...
Michael McCloskey Design GroupMichael McCloskey Design Group
This home office is located in a remodeled porch on the end of the house. The natural wood ceiling contrasts nicely with the white beams. The walls are off white plaster with white beaded wainscotting. Traditional windows provide a cozy feel and great views of the backyard.
River Run
River Run
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
The bones were great (architectural details and bold color choice) so all it took was the right furniture and finishing touches to make it a functional and beautiful home office.
Mudroom & Interior Reorganization
Mudroom & Interior Reorganization
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Home Office Retreat
Home Office Retreat
Nicole Miranda InteriorsNicole Miranda Interiors
Grey Toned Office
Grey Toned Office
TJ Simone at Ethan Allen PrincetonTJ Simone at Ethan Allen Princeton
The patterned rug we chose adds interest without becoming too loud or distracting. It also helps to warm up the room and absorb sound so phone calls don't echo!
Young Rd Residence
Young Rd Residence
Jill Litner Kaplan InteriorsJill Litner Kaplan Interiors
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Mt Larson
Mt Larson
Blanton Design & StagingBlanton Design & Staging
Lake of the Isles
Lake of the Isles
Regarding DesignRegarding Design
Sumptuous spaces are created throughout the house with the use of dark, moody colors, elegant upholstery with bespoke trim details, unique wall coverings, and natural stone with lots of movement. The mix of print, pattern, and artwork creates a modern twist on traditional design.
Rose Hill Remodel Home Office
Rose Hill Remodel Home Office
Tristan Gary DesignsTristan Gary Designs
We installed a millwork wainscoting, wallpaper, refinished the hardwood floors and installed new furniture. This chair was custom made just for our client to sit and read her favorite book or notes from work.
Stonebrook
Stonebrook
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning transitional home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.
Custom Study
Custom Study
Joanna Baruk Design Studio Ltd.Joanna Baruk Design Studio Ltd.
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors Under $100,000
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors Under $100,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC, with team member Braemar Cabinetry, Alexandria, Virginia, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Under $100,000
Gorgeous Georgian
Gorgeous Georgian
Coppertree HomesCoppertree Homes
Lake of the Isles
Lake of the Isles
Regarding DesignRegarding Design
Sumptuous spaces are created throughout the house with the use of dark, moody colors, elegant upholstery with bespoke trim details, unique wall coverings, and natural stone with lots of movement. The mix of print, pattern, and artwork creates a modern twist on traditional design.
Applewood Equestrian Home Office
Applewood Equestrian Home Office
Vanessa Empire Interiors, LLCVanessa Empire Interiors, LLC
Alabaster Paint color and Tricorn Black coffered ceiling

Traditional Home Office with Wainscoting 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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