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World-Inspired Home Office with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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古民家みたいな新しい平屋
古民家みたいな新しい平屋
株式会社　ネオ・クラフト(s-craft)株式会社　ネオ・クラフト(s-craft)
neo-craft
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook.
格子窓のあるいえ
格子窓のあるいえ
有限会社　あつみ建築有限会社　あつみ建築
読書家の本棚
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook, white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
六名の家
六名の家
一級建築士事務所 Casa design一級建築士事務所 Casa design
Photo : Casa design
World-inspired home office in Nagoya with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a reading nook and a built-in desk.
Кабинеты Муфтия в Московской Соборной Мечети
Кабинеты Муфтия в Московской Соборной Мечети
ZE-MOOV | HOMEZE-MOOV | HOME
Medium sized world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Butterfly House
Butterfly House
Sheedy Watts DesignSheedy Watts Design
Joe Purvis
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired home office in Charlotte with a reading nook, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Featured - Bucks County Designer House and Gardens 2016: Channel 16 WNEP
Featured - Bucks County Designer House and Gardens 2016: Channel 16 WNEP
Kathy Appel, ASIDKathy Appel, ASID
We had the pleasure of working in the 2016 Bucks County Designer Home tour at Foxwood Manor. See our video spot where owner Kathy Appel walks us through the Asian themed library set for the adventurous client. Jump to the 4:45 minute mark to see the details: http://wnep.com/2016/04/30/bucks-county-decorator-house-and-garden-part-1-the-first-floor/
Светильник, ручная доработка (золотая поталь)
Светильник, ручная доработка (золотая поталь)
ZE-MOOV | HOMEZE-MOOV | HOME
Medium sized world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-
四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-
Studio tanpopo-gumi　一級建築士事務所Studio tanpopo-gumi　一級建築士事務所
四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-｜Studio tanpopo-gumi ｜撮影｜野口 兼史 何気ない日々の日常の中に、四季折々の風景を感じながら家族の時間をゆったりと愉しむ住まい。
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook, beige walls, painted wood flooring, a wood burning stove, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floors and exposed beams.
VACQUIER - Décoration d'une chambre sous comble ethnique à Noisy-le-Grand (93)
VACQUIER - Décoration d'une chambre sous comble ethnique à Noisy-le-Grand (93)
Studio WherDecoStudio WherDeco
Sur un air de vacances à Nairobi, cette chambre toute en longueur que Thibault avait du mal à aménager, n'en reste pas moins des plus fonctionnelles. Son besoin était clair : avoir un lit 2 places, 1 coin TV, 1 coin bibliothèque, 1 bureau et 1 dressing. En soit, quand on sait que la chambre fait 17m², on se dit qu'on à la place de faire ce 5 en 1. Mais quand on voit la forme de la pièce qui est un L avec 2 parties étroites et toutes en longueur, l'opération se corse. Alors on a exploité tous les renfoncements et débords de la pièce pour créer les différents espaces et on a utilisé des matières différentes pour les délimiter. Le coin bureau et le dressing ont été installé dans l'autre partie du L qui est encore plus étroit que la partie lit et coin TV bibliothèque. Le dressing ouvert s'est imposé de lui même compte tenu de la configuration du lieu. Le coin bureau a été placé tout au fond de l'espace, sous le Velux pour bénéficier de la lumière naturelle et ne pas bloquer le passage pour celui qui veut aller chercher ses vêtements. Encore ici, pour casser visuellement l'effet longueur et l'étroitesse de l'espace, nous avons joué avec la peinture Colibri "Linotte" en soubassement, appliquée en U tout autour du bureau. L'astuce WherDeco pour savoir comment bien éclairer un bureau : L'important est déjà de placer le bureau au plus proche d'une source de lumière naturelle et en fonction de votre main qui écrit, il faut que la lumière entrante naturelle arrive du côté opposé à votre main. Donc si vous êtes droitier comme c'est le cas pour Thibault, il vaut mieux que la lumière naturelle arrive d'une fenêtre située sur la gauche du bureau. Une lampe d'appoint, ici, une applique murale, doit venir compléter l'éclairage naturel en cas de temps sombre ou de travail nocturne.
Shosugiban Library
Shosugiban Library
Jason Straw WoodworkerJason Straw Woodworker
Sho-sugi-ban, basically meaning burned cedar wood. This is a mix of river recovered cypress , oiled with pure linseed oil and burnt new growth cypress. The library was fitted between 12″ x12″ salvaged heart pine posts.
Featured - Bucks County Designer House and Gardens 2016: Channel 16 WNEP
Featured - Bucks County Designer House and Gardens 2016: Channel 16 WNEP
Kathy Appel, ASIDKathy Appel, ASID
We had the pleasure of working in the 2016 Bucks County Designer Home tour at Foxwood Manor. See our video spot where owner Kathy Appel walks us through the Asian themed library set for the adventurous client. Jump to the 4:45 minute mark to see the details: http://wnep.com/2016/04/30/bucks-county-decorator-house-and-garden-part-1-the-first-floor/
憧れの薪ストーブを囲んで３世代が集う家
憧れの薪ストーブを囲んで３世代が集う家
株式会社 木の家専門店 谷口工務店株式会社 木の家専門店 谷口工務店
This is an example of a world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Homerwood 6" White Oak weathered black
Homerwood 6" White Oak weathered black
Floor Crafters Hardwood Floor CompanyFloor Crafters Hardwood Floor Company
This is an example of a world-inspired home office in Denver with a reading nook, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
南新田の住処
南新田の住処
NIDO一級建築士事務所NIDO一級建築士事務所
Photo of a small world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook, white walls, plywood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
光と景色を楽しむいえ
光と景色を楽しむいえ
有限会社　あつみ建築有限会社　あつみ建築
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Custom built Solid Walnut Wood Rolling Library Ladder
Custom built Solid Walnut Wood Rolling Library Ladder
Sofo KitchensSofo Kitchens
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired home office in Vancouver with white walls, bamboo flooring, beige floors and a reading nook.
あかりをつつむ平屋
あかりをつつむ平屋
株式会社サン工房株式会社サン工房
Design ideas for a world-inspired home office with a reading nook.
Shosugiban Library
Shosugiban Library
Jason Straw WoodworkerJason Straw Woodworker
Sho-sugi-ban, basically meaning burned cedar wood. This is a mix of river recovered cypress , oiled with pure linseed oil and burnt new growth cypress. The library was fitted between 12″ x12″ salvaged heart pine posts.
Featured - Bucks County Designer House and Gardens 2016: Channel 16 WNEP
Featured - Bucks County Designer House and Gardens 2016: Channel 16 WNEP
Kathy Appel, ASIDKathy Appel, ASID
We had the pleasure of working in the 2016 Bucks County Designer Home tour at Foxwood Manor. See our video spot where owner Kathy Appel walks us through the Asian themed library set for the adventurous client. Jump to the 4:45 minute mark to see the details: http://wnep.com/2016/04/30/bucks-county-decorator-house-and-garden-part-1-the-first-floor/
Office Room at Sukamulya
Office Room at Sukamulya
FAT InteriorFAT Interior
This is an example of a small world-inspired home office in Other with a reading nook, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired home library?

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