A warm, traditional office with stained wood details and gold accents. The stained wood matches the homes flooring and contrasts with the classic beige walls. There is plenty of shelving for books, awards and ornaments. The cabinets are specially designed to store office equipment and clutter.

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House of L

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Home Library

Diane Hasso Studios

Our home library project has the appeal of a 1920's smoking room minus the smoking. With it's rich walnut stained panels, low coffer ceiling with an original specialty treatment by our own Diane Hasso, to custom built-in bookshelves, and a warm fireplace addition by Benchmark Wood Studio and Mike Schaap Builders.

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Twilly and Fig

Industrial meets cozy; this home office features a wood and iron A-frame desk, grey leather chairs, plush kidney pillows, and a light grey abstract ottoman. The grey motorized roman shades and neutral, round Greek key-patterned area rug add depth and visual interest against the wood floor and paneled walls.

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WL Kitchen & Home

Custom hand carved light brown library.
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Library

Angela Reynolds Designs

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Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

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East Bay Trestle Glen great room addition and more

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Library space adjacent to the main entry Mitch Shenker Photography
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Midwestern Coastal- Burr Ridge

Derrick Architecture

This wood paneled office is flanked by corner windows adding to the stately appearance.
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Altadena Listening Studio

Studio Knowhow

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Altadena Listening Studio

Studio Knowhow

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Lake Norman Remodel

Chic By Design, LLC

The library office space features a desk by Theodore Alexander, chairs by Tomlinson, a vintage Baker chinoiserie bookcase, game table in French style provided by Trouvaille Home and rug by Roya Rugs. Handpainted reproduction oil on canvas. Sconces by Visual Comfort and chandelier by Robert Abbey.

Home Library

Diane Hasso Studios

Waller Library

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Library
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Portland Heights Historic Home

COOPER Design Build

Home office with built-in storage and shelving to encompass its traditional style.
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Sandcastle Homes

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Mountaintop Retreat

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

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Altadena Listening Studio

Studio Knowhow

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Chalk Hill LLC

This home office supports a small business with occasional client consultations. Set just off the entrance to the home, it admits professional visitors with minimal disturbance to the residential zones. A wrap-around Formica task surface provides ample space to spread projects out, facilitates sharing of office equipment and eases collaboration between the two workstations. A meeting table and big screen monitor enable consultations with clients to be away from the clutter of the work area. Luxury vinyl plank flooring is hard wearing and easy-rolling for office chairs and dampens acoustic reflections. Cedar recycled from old utility poles was used for the meeting table and desk panels, and mahogany recovered from old wine barrels was milled into edging to tie the various components together. Inexpensive pine planks, stained to match the cedar, frame a large window overlooking a stress-relieving koi pond.

Brown Floor and Wood Wall Home Office Ideas

In most families, home offices play a wide variety of roles. If you work from home then it’s your 9-to-5 place of business; for others, it's simply a place to pay bills or sort mail. For kids, it's a homework spot or a place to play. Home office ideas are easy to come by — think library, sitting room or a place to nap. Whatever your preference, read these tips before you browse through home office design ideas to ensure you’re making the most of yours: Storage should be top priority in all home office designs. With so many papers, books and supplies to store, be sure to accommodate it all with shelves, drawers and cabinets. Once you have that under control, find a desk that's stocked with everything you need: plenty of surface space, deep drawers and a high-quality material. Finally, take the time to personalize your workspace with plenty of photographs and interesting knickknacks; check out lots of home office decorating ideas to help inspire your overall look or theme.

What’s the best layout for my home office design?

Your home office layout should serve your workflow and overall creative process. Ideally, this means home offices get their own dedicated room, but if space is limited they can be paired with a guest room or added into the nook of any bedroom, living room or kitchen. There are many options, so determine what's best for you and your family. Regardless of where you set up shop, place crucial electronics and equipment within easy reach; computer monitors should be positioned so there is no glare, and lamps should be placed strategically around the entire room so there is as much light as possible. Your work area should also be ergonomically sound. Given that you may spend countless hours in your desk chair, it should have a comfortable cushion, lumbar support and the ability to swivel and roll so you can easily reach items instead of straining for them. Your chair should also have adjustable arm rests that allow for your shoulders to stay relaxed and elbows bent at 90 degrees. As for your keyboard, you want the “B” key be directly centered in front of you. Don’t worry about having to go with a frumpy, commercial-looking office chair either; plenty of great home office ideas use unique dining or accent chairs for an updated look. Make sure to give yourself a view. If you have a window in your space, set up your desk so you can look out of it. If not, put up an inspiring gallery wall or a unique wall hanging to set your gaze on when taking breaks. If you’ll be having clients in your home office, make sure there are ample (and comfortable!) seating options that are conducive to productive meetings.

How do I add storage to my home office?

Home office organization is key, especially with all the bills, mail and statements you receive and keep throughout the year. The best way to store your papers is by investing in a filing cabinet. A rolling cabinet can help with convenience, or splurge on a more permanent, lockable one if you have a lot of sensitive documents. Be sure to label and color code so that everything is easy to find. With shelves and cabinets, built-ins are your best options. Built-in shelves are an elegant way to store your book collection while drawers with tray organizers keep track of staples like pens, pencils, highlighters, tape and calculators.

How do I choose the right desk for my home office design?

When picking out your desk (or desks, for a large family space), be sure to consider its overall function. If this is your only office, it’s important to select a sturdy desk that can contain all your work documents in one place; it should look professional and be double-sided so you can hold meetings. To prevent any work/home mix-ups, have a separate desk for the rest of the family to use, and ensure your workspace is off limits. If your kids use the room as a homework spot, try a two-person desk or even an extended built-in counter where several can sit at one time. If you primarily use the space for odds and ends, a smaller, fashionable secretary desk might do the trick, as long as you have additional storage options.

How do I decorate my home office?

When looking for home office decorating ideas, always think in terms of inspiration; your work area should be functional but also reflective of the things that motivate you. While home offices are conventionally formal spaces, you can definitely branch out with your decor. If you're looking for office wall colors, find a paint that energizes you or go with patterns or stripes for variation. Globes, maps and clocks are always go-to pieces, as are table lamps and vases. To give your work area a personalized touch, bring in framed family photographs and travel souvenirs you've picked up along the way. For those must-have accessories, like pencil cups, paper trays and magazine holders, try using bright, vibrant patterns to add a pop of color or even novelty pieces that will make you smile every time you look at them. Bulletin boards, chalkboards or whiteboards are also great home office ideas; they're perfect for reminders and can also be used to hold pictures or artwork. Browse more popular ideas on Houzz

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Cravotta Interiors

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