Best of the Week: 30 Sensational Study Spaces
From tiny study nooks to spacious home offices, we've gathered together the very best work spaces on Houzz
Georgia Madden
3 November 2017
Whether you’re wondering how and where to squeeze a tiny study nook into your home, or you want ideas for an awkwardly shaped home office, look no further. Ready and waiting for you to bookmark for your home reno or re-design, we present our all-time favourite study spaces on Houzz.
1. Location: Ottawa, Canada
Why we love it: Black chalkboard walls add a touch of cool to this little study nook, and they’re a great way to encourage the kids to get creative (note the sweet transport scene under the desk).
Why we love it: Black chalkboard walls add a touch of cool to this little study nook, and they’re a great way to encourage the kids to get creative (note the sweet transport scene under the desk).
2. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Cosy, eclectic, colourful – it will surely come as little surprise to learn that this living room-cum home office is owned by a designer and illustrator, who is sure to find the setting endlessly inspiring.
Why we love it: Cosy, eclectic, colourful – it will surely come as little surprise to learn that this living room-cum home office is owned by a designer and illustrator, who is sure to find the setting endlessly inspiring.
3. Location: Albert Park, Victoria
Why we love it: Scandi cool reigns supreme in this sleek Victorian family home, which was updated by interior designer and architect Clare Cousins. Thoughtful little touches such as this compact floating study shelf in the area adjoining the kitchen, where the kids can do their homework while their parents prepare dinner nearby, impressed us. Extra points for the artwork that picks up the room’s pretty pastels and white-washed maple flooring.
Why we love it: Scandi cool reigns supreme in this sleek Victorian family home, which was updated by interior designer and architect Clare Cousins. Thoughtful little touches such as this compact floating study shelf in the area adjoining the kitchen, where the kids can do their homework while their parents prepare dinner nearby, impressed us. Extra points for the artwork that picks up the room’s pretty pastels and white-washed maple flooring.
4. Location: Perth, WA
Why we love it: Lashings of light courtesy of large wraparound windows and a bright, cheery colour scheme in this home office by interior designer Kim Pearson are sure to make the idea of hitting the books far more appealing.
Why we love it: Lashings of light courtesy of large wraparound windows and a bright, cheery colour scheme in this home office by interior designer Kim Pearson are sure to make the idea of hitting the books far more appealing.
5. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: That cut-out wall feature. Be still our beating hearts.
Why we love it: That cut-out wall feature. Be still our beating hearts.
6. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: There’s a reassuring simplicity in this design, with its pared-back lines, subtle mix of different-coloured timbers and generous storage. With plenty of scope for personalisation, it’s a great design for a teen looking to express themselves.
Why we love it: There’s a reassuring simplicity in this design, with its pared-back lines, subtle mix of different-coloured timbers and generous storage. With plenty of scope for personalisation, it’s a great design for a teen looking to express themselves.
7. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: A thick timber slab makes a dreamy floating desk in this stunning, contemporary kitchen by PLANtoBUILD.
Why we love it: A thick timber slab makes a dreamy floating desk in this stunning, contemporary kitchen by PLANtoBUILD.
8. Location: Daylesford, Victoria
Why we love it: A simple white backdrop in the guest bedroom of this country cottage ensures the focus remains firmly fixed on this charming little desk – a 1960s original that owner and interior designer Suzanne Cunningham of One Girl Interiors found on eBay. A lesson in artful decoration (and smart bargain hunting).
Why we love it: A simple white backdrop in the guest bedroom of this country cottage ensures the focus remains firmly fixed on this charming little desk – a 1960s original that owner and interior designer Suzanne Cunningham of One Girl Interiors found on eBay. A lesson in artful decoration (and smart bargain hunting).
9. Location: Perth, WA
Why we love it: Carving out a dedicated workspace in the corner of your kitchen, as the owners have down here, provides a handy spot to answer emails or look up recipes without interrupting the overall flow of the kitchen design.
Why we love it: Carving out a dedicated workspace in the corner of your kitchen, as the owners have down here, provides a handy spot to answer emails or look up recipes without interrupting the overall flow of the kitchen design.
10. Location: Hackney, UK
Why we love it: This mid-century-style floating timber desk is an ingenious solution for a small, open-plan living/kitchen/dining room as it not only provides a place to work but also plenty of display space above for the owners’ collectables.
Why we love it: This mid-century-style floating timber desk is an ingenious solution for a small, open-plan living/kitchen/dining room as it not only provides a place to work but also plenty of display space above for the owners’ collectables.
11. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: A simple palette of warm timber and white, oodles of overhead storage to keep clutter at bay, and direct access to a grassy courtyard create a calm and welcoming study space.
Why we love it: A simple palette of warm timber and white, oodles of overhead storage to keep clutter at bay, and direct access to a grassy courtyard create a calm and welcoming study space.
12. Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Why we love it: With its duck-egg blue walls, statement storage unit and perfectly fitted desk, this is one of the sweetest kid’s study nooks we’ve come across.
Why we love it: With its duck-egg blue walls, statement storage unit and perfectly fitted desk, this is one of the sweetest kid’s study nooks we’ve come across.
13. Location: Perth, WA
Why we love it: It’s all in the details; the unexpected pop of yellow in this timber, white and concrete study set-up by Klopper & Davis Architects makes us smile.
Why we love it: It’s all in the details; the unexpected pop of yellow in this timber, white and concrete study set-up by Klopper & Davis Architects makes us smile.
14. Location: Perth, WA
Why we love it: Short on space? This under-the-stairs study, with its corner desk and built-in storage, shows just what’s possible with a little creative thinking.
Why we love it: Short on space? This under-the-stairs study, with its corner desk and built-in storage, shows just what’s possible with a little creative thinking.
15. Location: Austin, USA
Why we love it: Step inside this too-cool-for-school modular backyard office, with its sleek lines and sustainable timber panelling by Sett Studio, and you’ll want to shift your workspace outdoors too.
Why we love it: Step inside this too-cool-for-school modular backyard office, with its sleek lines and sustainable timber panelling by Sett Studio, and you’ll want to shift your workspace outdoors too.
16. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: The clever team at The Designory has managed to squeeze a practical desk and a couple of display shelves into the tiniest of spots in this beachside family home. We’re also loving the little nook at the base of the wardrobe – the perfect spot for a trio of felted baskets to hold shoes or toys.
Why we love it: The clever team at The Designory has managed to squeeze a practical desk and a couple of display shelves into the tiniest of spots in this beachside family home. We’re also loving the little nook at the base of the wardrobe – the perfect spot for a trio of felted baskets to hold shoes or toys.
17. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Cascading shelving and a low-set window make for a visually arresting study set-up in this home designed by Steve Domoney Architecture.
Why we love it: Cascading shelving and a low-set window make for a visually arresting study set-up in this home designed by Steve Domoney Architecture.
18. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Creative use of plywood panelling is an unexpected, but thoroughly appealing, touch in this sunny London art studio, which is located in the loft space of a renovated Georgian terrace.
Why we love it: Creative use of plywood panelling is an unexpected, but thoroughly appealing, touch in this sunny London art studio, which is located in the loft space of a renovated Georgian terrace.
19. Location: Northcote, Victoria
Why we love it: For the ultimate in flexibility, interior design studio Heartly has added a sliding blackened oak door to this little study nook, allowing the owners to open the area up during casual family time or hide it away on more formal occasions.
Why we love it: For the ultimate in flexibility, interior design studio Heartly has added a sliding blackened oak door to this little study nook, allowing the owners to open the area up during casual family time or hide it away on more formal occasions.
20. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Inky walls, a mid-century-style desk and a contemporary chair set an off-beat, scholarly tone in this London home.
Why we love it: Inky walls, a mid-century-style desk and a contemporary chair set an off-beat, scholarly tone in this London home.
21. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Built-in joinery that incorporates a window seat, desk and oodles of storage and display space gets a big tick in our book – the perfect space-savvy design for a small kid’s room.
Why we love it: Built-in joinery that incorporates a window seat, desk and oodles of storage and display space gets a big tick in our book – the perfect space-savvy design for a small kid’s room.
22. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: We love how the layers of grey on the floor, chair and pinboard work to anchor this otherwise all-white study nook.
Why we love it: We love how the layers of grey on the floor, chair and pinboard work to anchor this otherwise all-white study nook.
23. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Fine lines in the geometric-patterned wallpaper, the Bertoia side chairs and the wire baskets on top of the storage cubbies create a sense of cohesion in this Melbourne study for two.
Why we love it: Fine lines in the geometric-patterned wallpaper, the Bertoia side chairs and the wire baskets on top of the storage cubbies create a sense of cohesion in this Melbourne study for two.
24. Location: Cammeray, NSW
Why we love it: Proof that you don’t need a lot of space to create a functional and welcoming home office. A built-in floating desk maximises the sense of space while minimising visual clutter, and a patterned carpet adds a cosy touch.
Why we love it: Proof that you don’t need a lot of space to create a functional and welcoming home office. A built-in floating desk maximises the sense of space while minimising visual clutter, and a patterned carpet adds a cosy touch.
25. Location: Bilbao, Spain
Why we love it: An apothecary cabinet painted in a playful mint green sets the tone for the rest of the scheme here, with the colour carried through to the small accessories and wallpaper.
Why we love it: An apothecary cabinet painted in a playful mint green sets the tone for the rest of the scheme here, with the colour carried through to the small accessories and wallpaper.
26. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: The combination of timber, concrete and black gives this study an earthy, industrial vibe.
Why we love it: The combination of timber, concrete and black gives this study an earthy, industrial vibe.
27. Location: Hanover, Germany
Why we love it: Positioning the desk in the centre of the room rather than next to the wall keeps the space feeling fresh and uncluttered. The soaring ceilings, white-washed walls and lashings of natural light help too.
Why we love it: Positioning the desk in the centre of the room rather than next to the wall keeps the space feeling fresh and uncluttered. The soaring ceilings, white-washed walls and lashings of natural light help too.
28. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Interior designer Camilla Molders has combined a medley of indigo blues in the soft furnishings, wall paint and accessories with brown leather to give this study a sumptuous, tailored feel.
Why we love it: Interior designer Camilla Molders has combined a medley of indigo blues in the soft furnishings, wall paint and accessories with brown leather to give this study a sumptuous, tailored feel.
29. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it: Painting the wall panelling in a soft, chalky blue adds a subtle sense of gravitas to this tiny study nook.
Why we love it: Painting the wall panelling in a soft, chalky blue adds a subtle sense of gravitas to this tiny study nook.
30. Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Why we love it: We adore how the shape of the desk echoes the shape of the wraparound windows in this narrow study. A curvy Panton chair completes the sleek, seamless look.
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I love the idea of the desk in the middle of a room (27) but how to have power without tripping over wires?