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World-Inspired Study Ideas and Designs

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Asian Inspired
Asian Inspired
Mary Washer DesignsMary Washer Designs
Kim Sargent
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired study in Wichita with no fireplace, a built-in desk, concrete flooring, brown floors and grey walls.
Home Office
Home Office
Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | InteriorsSignature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired study in San Diego with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
南庭と北庭を愉しむ大きな木の窓のある家
南庭と北庭を愉しむ大きな木の窓のある家
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
Design ideas for a world-inspired study in Other with white walls, tatami flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Dark Espresso Cabinet - Chinese Ming Style
Dark Espresso Cabinet - Chinese Ming Style
China Furniture and ArtsChina Furniture and Arts
A classy low rise cabinet in Chinese Ming style. The simple design and sleek lines are the perfect addition to a contemporary home office and add a touch of Asian flair. Also pictured: Chinese Boy & Girl Porcelain Bookends, Porcelain Elephant Lamp, Gold Leaf Cranes Wall Decor.
Japanese Inspired Remodel in Noe Valley
Japanese Inspired Remodel in Noe Valley
Mark Brand ArchitectureMark Brand Architecture
The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.
前川東の家　設計者：伊礼智設計室
前川東の家　設計者：伊礼智設計室
株式会社フラワーホーム株式会社フラワーホーム
Photo by:Tsutomu Yamada
World-inspired study in Other with white walls, terracotta flooring and a built-in desk.
松濤の機能的な大人の住空間
松濤の機能的な大人の住空間
有限会社 アルテシテ有限会社 アルテシテ
松濤の機能的な大人の住空間
Small world-inspired study in Tokyo with white walls, plywood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Oriental Vintage
Oriental Vintage
Ample DESIGNAmple DESIGN
Steven Ko
Design ideas for a small world-inspired study in Hong Kong with a built-in desk.
Office
Office
Naples Bay Builders, Inc.Naples Bay Builders, Inc.
Small world-inspired study in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
Sanibel Island
Sanibel Island
Regan Wood PhotographyRegan Wood Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired study in Miami with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and a feature wall.
Black Lacquer Rosewood Cabinet
Black Lacquer Rosewood Cabinet
China Furniture and ArtsChina Furniture and Arts
This handsome solid rosewood cabinet features the Chinese symbol of longevity on the three doors. The blue and white Chinese porcelain adds a nice point of contrast to the cabinets sleek black finish.
Pent House
Pent House
t3 interior designt3 interior design
Photo of a world-inspired study in Other with black walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
shimotoyama-house-renovation
shimotoyama-house-renovation
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired study in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and beige floors.
横浜の家
横浜の家
木名瀬佳世建築研究室木名瀬佳世建築研究室
小さな住まいの中に、家族それぞれの小さなワークスペースを持つ。
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired study in Yokohama with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and beige floors.
Asian Inspired
Asian Inspired
Mary Washer DesignsMary Washer Designs
Kim Sargent
Inspiration for a large world-inspired study in Wichita with beige walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
The Reserve on the Erie Canal--Loft Condos-Mid-size - Study/Office
The Reserve on the Erie Canal--Loft Condos-Mid-size - Study/Office
CastleView 3D RenderingsCastleView 3D Renderings
Decor, 3D model, and renderings by Kathleen Moore, CastleView 3D.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired study in New York with beige walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
丹波篠山の家/House in Tamba-Sasayama (H&丹波篠山事務所)
丹波篠山の家/House in Tamba-Sasayama (H&丹波篠山事務所)
エイチ・アンド一級建築士事務所エイチ・アンド一級建築士事務所
Large world-inspired study in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
HouseA1
HouseA1
ｉｍａ建築設計室ｉｍａ建築設計室
Photo by：大井川 茂兵衛
Design ideas for a small world-inspired study in Other with white walls, plywood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Japanese Reading Room
Japanese Reading Room
MGLM ArchitectsMGLM Architects
This is an example of a small world-inspired study in Chicago with green walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in desk.
Délimiter un espace bureau dans une chambre d'amis
Délimiter un espace bureau dans une chambre d'amis
Esprit RivieraEsprit Riviera
Cette photo montre le pouvoir que peut avoir un papier peint panoramique dans une perspective interieure.
Small world-inspired study in Nice with black walls, ceramic flooring and a freestanding desk.

World-Inspired Study 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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