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World-Inspired Study Ideas and Designs

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Colorful Coastal
Colorful Coastal
Denise Ward Interior DesignDenise Ward Interior Design
Study: This home office is a working and relaxing area for the Homeowners. Lots of storage for good reading books and beautiful accessories along with a Wine/Wet Bar Area for all of the favorite Cocktails. The use of Dark, Medium wood tones punched with vibrant colors of orange, green and blue creates a masculine yet fun living space
Ka'ulu Estates at Hualalai Resort
Ka'ulu Estates at Hualalai Resort
Carrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 DirectorCarrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 Director
Photo of a large world-inspired study in Hawaii with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Ricky Perrone Sarasota Custom Home Builder
This is an example of a large world-inspired study in Tampa with brown walls, light hardwood flooring and a freestanding desk.
Island inspiration
Island inspiration
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Mohawk Flooring Gallery
Mohawk Flooring Gallery
American River FlooringAmerican River Flooring
Photo of a large world-inspired study in Sacramento with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
Hill Top House
Hill Top House
テレデザイン一級建築士事務所テレデザイン一級建築士事務所
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired study in Tokyo with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk, brown floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Old San Juan Restoration
Old San Juan Restoration
Fernando Rodriguez StudioFernando Rodriguez Studio
Custom desk created for project. Vintage lamp and accessories. Art by Puerto Rican artist Irrizary.
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired study in Other with white walls and a freestanding desk.
Petit bureau d'appoint
Petit bureau d'appoint
CVODesignEspaceCVODesignEspace
Photo of a small world-inspired study in Marseille with white walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
つくばの住宅
つくばの住宅
株式会社上町研究所株式会社上町研究所
書斎 奥に見えるのは寝室への扉 撮影：平野和司
Photo of a world-inspired study in Other with beige walls, plywood flooring and a built-in desk.
Organic Elegance
Organic Elegance
HSH InteriorsHSH Interiors
Inspiration for a world-inspired study in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls and a built-in desk.
Bureau
Bureau
MH DECO MONTAUBANMH DECO MONTAUBAN
Mareva a positionné le bureau au centre de la pièce. Un parti pris qui permet de profiter pleinement de la vue et de la luminosité prodiguées par la seule fenêtre existante. Cette configuration permet également de garder l’œil sur l’entrée de la pièce. Enfin, elle dégage suffisamment d’espace pour autoriser deux personnes à s’asseoir de l’autre côté du bureau. Côte rangement, notre architecte d’intérieur a réutilisé certains meubles existants, qu’elle a relookés aux couleurs de la pièce. L’un, situé à gauche de l’assise (un siège ergonomique réglable dans tous les sens), reçoit le matériel bureautique et offre du rangement à portée de main. Mareva a imaginé un bureau type atelier. Un joli plateau coloris marbre repose sur des tréteaux noirs pour composer un mobilier original et naturel à la fois. La cliente souhaitait que la pièce retrouve de l’éclat et du caractère. Dans cette optique, Mareva a peint en blanc les murs chargés de jaune. Les menuiseries ont ensuite été repeintes dans un gris anthracite pour le côté contemporain. Sur cette base neutre, le papier peint vert aux fibres naturelles habille le mur derrière le bureau. Quant aux accessoires, ils sont autant de touches colorées égayant l’endroit.
Mohawk Flooring Selection
Mohawk Flooring Selection
The Floor Trader - Jacksonville and Orange ParkThe Floor Trader - Jacksonville and Orange Park
Medium sized world-inspired study in Jacksonville with green walls, vinyl flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.
HILL HUS
HILL HUS
時空遊園時空遊園
丘の上の家　HILL HUS
Photo of a world-inspired study in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Japanese House
Japanese House
Van Dam Architecture and DesignVan Dam Architecture and Design
Medium sized world-inspired study in Portland Maine with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.
和室空間
和室空間
無美家具製作所無美家具製作所
リビングと隔てなくアル和室には座椅子風な1人掛けソファを。サイドテーブルは本や小物を入れれる程度のモノを
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired study in Nagoya with white walls, tatami flooring and green floors.
ゲストルーム
ゲストルーム
株式会社　滝本設計　一級建築士事務所株式会社　滝本設計　一級建築士事務所
二間を覗く。
Design ideas for a world-inspired study in Kyoto with tatami flooring.
Island inspiration
Island inspiration
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
CASA P
CASA P
Artigas ArquitectesArtigas Arquitectes
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired study in Other with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.
アジアン ホームオフィス・書斎
アジアン ホームオフィス・書斎
This is an example of a world-inspired study in Tokyo Suburbs with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and brown floors.
Antic & Chic
Antic & Chic
Jordi FolchJordi Folch
Jordi Folch © Houzz 2017
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired study in Barcelona with white walls, no fireplace and a built-in 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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