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.

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.

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.

Connally Lodge

Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Dallas with a library, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

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.

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.

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.

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

Rosecrest Model Home

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This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Larkin St. San Francisco

Chroma Colors, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, a library and brown floor.

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Midlake Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Other with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

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.

Mendota Hearth Products

Fireplaces Plus of Oklahoma

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

The Morris

Manor House Crafted Homes Inc.

Rob Moroto
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Calgary with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

A-Frame Comes of Age

Beckwith Group

This built-in bookcase creates not just shelving for the storage of books, but is also a focal point where the interests of the homeowners are on display to all who visit. Photo Credit: David A. Beckwith

Newton Residence

Kitchens & Baths Of Norwood

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Boston with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

American Craftsman

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for an arts and crafts home office in Grand Rapids with a freestanding desk, brown floor, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Interior Doors

Wholesale Hardwood Interiors, Inc

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts home office in Louisville with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Craftsman Style

Kent Key Custom Homes

Briley Garrett
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

The Arbors of Narberth

C. O 'Brien Architects, INC.

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Arts and Crafts Home Office Design Ideas with a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.