Charles Metivier Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Bow Bridge

Rezac Construction

Alan Jackson- Jackson Studios
Design ideas for an arts and crafts home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Built in bookshelves with LED and dry bar
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Austin with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Toll Canyon Home Office

Creative Design Cabinetry

A built-in desk and entertainment center in one! There is plenty of storage with two file drawers and adjustable shelves for electronics. The printer pull-out is easily accessible and within reach.

Arlington Bungalow

Alison Giese Interiors

A masculine home office was created for the man of the house, featuring classic shaker-style built-ins for plenty of organized storage.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts study room in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Upper Arlington Basement 15279

J.S. Brown & Co.

Basement remodel with semi-finished adjacent craft room, bathroom, and 2nd floor laundry / cedar closet. Salesperson Jeff Brown. Project Manager Dave West. Interior Designer Carolyn Rand. In-house design Brandon Okone

Marriott-Slaterville Custom Home

Habitations Residential Design Group

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts study room in Salt Lake City with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Fremont Gem

Nc Construction And Remodeling Inc

This is an example of an arts and crafts home office in Minneapolis with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Craftsman Inspired Kitchen

Brooke B. Sammons

Remodel in historical Munger Place, this house is a Craftsman Style Reproduction built in the 1980's. The Kitchen and Study were remodeled to be more in keeping with the Craftsman style originally intended for home.

South Lake WA Remodel

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Seattle with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Eco-Conscious Prairie - Glenview, IL

Scott Simpson Design + Build

Stone and wood emphasize the natural light streaming through transoms and custom dormer windows in this stunning office space with interior stone and parquet flooring.

SW Bouchaine

Williamson James Homes LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts study room in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and recessed.

Den

Metzdorf Designs and TCM Built

French doors off the entry lead you into a comfortable and functional working den/office. Crown molding and wainscoting weave together built-in cabinets and window trim.

Raleigh Timberframe

Joi S Tannert, ASID/ Artist Eye Designs

The library is accessed thru french doors off the entry. As it is actually in the non-timberframe portion, I added extra solid timber beams to create the coffered ceiling. The heart pine flooring from the great room extends into the library. The lower walls are the tongue and groove wood and upper is a handpainted and random block-cut wallcovering that mimics a stone texture. The cozy room is warmed even more with its gas fireplace, a stone/tile surround, and traditional wood mantel with a carved year plaque. Joi S Tannert, ASID F8 Photo Studio

South Lake WA Remodel

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Seattle with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Hidden door!
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Austin with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Water Street Renovation

Alair Homes Peterborough

My clients approached me with a building that had become run down over the years they were hoping to transform into a home office. The plaster walls and ceilings were cracking badly, the trim work was patchy, and there was an awkward flow to the second floor due to weird stairs in the back hallway. There were a ton of amazing elements to the building as well (that were an absolute must to maintain) like the beautiful main staircase, existing marble fireplace mantel and the double set of interior entry doors with a frosted glass design transom above. The extent of the construction on the interior included extensive demolition. Everything came down except for most of the interior walls and the second floor ceilings. We put in all brand new HVAC, electrical and plumbing. Blow-in-Blanket insulation was installed in all the perimeter walls, new drywall, trim, doors and flooring. The front existing windows were refinished. The exterior windows were replaced with vinyl windows, but the shape and sash locations were maintained in order to maintain the architectural integrity of the original windows. Exterior work included a new front porch. The side porch was refaced to match the front and both porches received new stamped concrete steps and platform. A new stamped concrete walkway from the street was put in as well. The building had a few doors that weren't being used anymore at the side and back. They were covered up with new Cape Cod siding to match the exterior window color.

Fairhaven Lookout

Bellingham Bay Builders

C9 Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a stone fireplace surround.

Custom Floor Plan By DJK Homes In Ashwood Park Community

DJK Custom Homes

DJK Custom Homes
Mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and a two-sided fireplace.

Cumming, GA Custom Build

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Dave Burroughs
Arts and crafts home office in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

All Fireplaces Arts and Crafts Home Office Design Ideas

A home office has many uses and isn’t a mere luxury anymore. You might work from home, or bring work home, or you might just need a place to go through bills, mail or store important paperwork. Kids can use a home office to do their homework, or quietly play a game online. Browse the photos on Houzz for arts and crafts home office ideas and inspiration, and strike up a conversation with the architect or designer or your favourite picks. For more home office ideas, check out the Stories section.

How much office storage do I need?

To ensure your arts and crafts home office or study room isn’t buried under a deluge of paperwork, books and supplies, incorporate plenty of shelves, cabinets and drawers. Floating or built-in shelves with cubbies can stock books and magazine holders; or for a more traditional look, make room for a large bookcase that fits in with the decor of your home. Invest in a filing cabinet to store paperwork, and opt for a lockable filing cabinet if you have sensitive documents. A tray organiser can store incoming mail and will help prioritise bills. The type of desk you choose is also key to keeping things organised. Look for desks with deep drawers and plenty of surface space, and add tray organisers to the drawers to keep track of staples like pens, pencils, highlighters and sticky tape. If you want a streamlined look, find a way to conceal any computer cables or wires, too. One solution is to install a false back on your desk, if it doesn’t already have one.

How do I choose an office desk and chair?

If you spend long hours hunched over your work desk at home, invest in ergonomic office chairs with wheels for better back health and comfort. Consider optimal lumbar support with flexibility in adjusting handles and back angle. Most rolling office chairs come upholstered, typically in leather, but that’s no reason why you can’t have one custom-made to suit your arts and crafts home decor. When picking out your work desk, be sure to consider its overall function. If you work from home and hold meetings, pick an oversized, sturdy desk that is double-sided (can be accessed from both sides). You’ll want it to look professional, so opt for dark timbers over high-shine finishes. It’s also a good idea to create a separate study desk for the kids, so homework doesn’t go missing among your files. If your home office is for the whole family a two-person desk or built-in long work bench are more suitable. Where space is tight, look for a retractable computer desk, or utilise an awkward corner with a corner desk.

What arts and crafts home office decor will encourage productivity?

Use your walls for to-do lists: hang a pegboard and paint it in your favourite colour or be adventurous with chalkboard paint and whiteboard panels. Bulletin boards that keep the whole family in order are an extra feature that always come in handy. Use your stationery and office accessories – think pencil cups, paper trays and magazine holders – to add colour and pattern, and desk lamps, clocks, maps and calendars to personalise the space. Above all else, aim for ease of use.