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Studio 68/32Studio 68/32
Michael Therniy ,Osja Dobrovolska.
Photo of a small retro home office in Other with a reading nook, black walls, porcelain flooring and no fireplace.
Lundbyesgade 43
Lundbyesgade 43
Din MæglerDin Mægler
Design ideas for a midcentury home office in Aalborg with a reading nook and a freestanding desk.
New House#005_O邸
New House#005_O邸
3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE
ミーティングスペース。パイン材に塗装を施した床は落ち着きのある印象を受けるが、その表情は経年とともに更に味わい深いものとなる。
Inspiration for a retro home office in Fukuoka with a reading nook, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Reading Corner
Reading Corner
-McLain by Design Interiors: ASID, IDS, NAHB, DBA-McLain by Design Interiors: ASID, IDS, NAHB, DBA
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury home office in Dallas with a reading nook, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Abingdon Road
Abingdon Road
MK Staging and DesignMK Staging and Design
Small midcentury home office in DC Metro with a reading nook and a freestanding desk.
Libreria
Libreria
In Legno Interiors SrlsIn Legno Interiors Srls
Libreria a parete con struttura in ferro scatolato e montati. Finitura a polvere RAL 7016 opaca. Ripiani in listellare di rovere naturale, sp. 30mm. Ante armadietti in rovere con quadrelli in massello, sezione 15x15mm. Finitura trasparente all'acqua. Ante scorrevoli da 90x270cm con tela incassata.
Fairy Tale Custom Home Library
Fairy Tale Custom Home Library
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Behr 'Green Agate' built in bookshelves with hand glazed detailing, stacked 4 piece crown moulding, luminous branches wallpaper by York Wallcoverings, Artisan Copper Washed White American Tin Ceiling, Morsale Crystal Light Chandelier, Custom Aged Copper Wall Sconces, Topknobs 'Canterbury Knobs' in Old English Copper, Custom Made Walnut Desk and Shiplack Backs
Lac de l'Ecluse Remodel
Lac de l'Ecluse Remodel
Jen Robinson DesignJen Robinson Design
Medium sized midcentury home office in Ottawa with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
606 West Project
606 West Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Shown here is our custom, narrow framed steel fire-rated windows that we furnished for this beautiful reading area located on a rooftop in NYC. The room also features a custom thermally broken steel door, motorized awnings, a wall garden, and a rustic iron spiral staircase.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Dove StudioDove Studio
Walnut floating shelves hold the client's favorite books above the built-in desk.
Design ideas for a retro home office in Atlanta with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Home Library
Home Library
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
Welcome to your new favorite space!? Whether you’re studying, working, or relaxing, we all want a space that feels cozy, calm, & comfortable. This custom library built-in was perfectly sized to fit the homeowner’s exact dimensions & designed to add plenty of workspace & storage. Visit the link in our bio to see more custom built-ins!
Loculamentum Bookshelf
Loculamentum Bookshelf
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
The loculamentum bookshelf was handcrafted and won the renown German Design Award in 2018
Inspiration for a large retro home office in Atlanta with a reading nook, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in desk and black floors.
New House#005_O邸
New House#005_O邸
3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE
ミーティングスペース。パイン材に塗装を施した床は落ち着きのある印象を受けるが、その表情は経年とともに更に味わい深いものとなる。
This is an example of a midcentury home office in Fukuoka with a reading nook, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Libreria
Libreria
In Legno Interiors SrlsIn Legno Interiors Srls
Libreria a parete con struttura in ferro scatolato e montati. Finitura a polvere RAL 7016 opaca. Ripiani in listellare di rovere naturale, sp. 30mm. Ante armadietti in rovere con quadrelli in massello, sezione 15x15mm. Finitura trasparente all'acqua. Ante scorrevoli da 90x270cm con tela incassata.
Castle Pines
Castle Pines
Arise Constructions & RemodelsArise Constructions & Remodels
Inspiration for a medium sized retro home office in Denver with a reading nook, beige walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and a wallpapered ceiling.
Westmount Square Office
Westmount Square Office
Morisset DesignMorisset Design
Inspiration for a medium sized retro home office in Montreal with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern
JSB DesignsJSB Designs
This overhead fixture, from Metro Lighting, has a hint of a tribal feel. I thought it would go well with the patterned armchair. Photos by 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL
Abstract Art Collection
Abstract Art Collection
Northwood Collection Inc.Northwood Collection Inc.
Design ideas for a large retro home office in Toronto with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floors.
Office Redo
Office Redo
Sassafras Designs LLCSassafras Designs LLC
Custom bookcase 198" wide x 138" tall
Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Miami with a reading nook, marble flooring, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
606 West Project
606 West Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Shown here is our custom, narrow framed steel fire-rated windows that we furnished for this beautiful reading area located on a rooftop in NYC. The room also features a custom thermally broken steel door, motorized awnings, a wall garden, and a rustic iron spiral staircase.

Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury home library?

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