Built-in bookshelves and window nook.
Photo 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.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Attention to every detail
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.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Escape and relax in your new custom home library. Game of chess anyone?
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.

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.

view of breezeway connecting the office to the house, office is on the left

Fritz Architecture-Urbanism, Inc.

View of the breezeway. The home office is on the left. The 'hidden' closet is for the storage of surfboards.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in San Francisco with blue walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

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Northern Craft Constructions

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Baltimore with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Home Office Update

Northern Craft Constructions

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Baltimore with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Craftsman Double Duty Additions

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Chicago with a library, a freestanding desk, green walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

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Northern Craft Constructions

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Baltimore with a library, blue walls, a freestanding desk, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Restored Craftsman Home in Los Angeles

BMV Construction

Beautiful built in shelving
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Los Angeles with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and decorative wall panelling.

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Northern Craft Constructions

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Baltimore with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Restored Craftsman Home in Los Angeles

BMV Construction

Beautiful built in shelving
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Los Angeles with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and decorative wall panelling.

Home Office Update

Northern Craft Constructions

Mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Baltimore with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Home Office Update

Northern Craft Constructions

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Baltimore with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Home Office Update

Northern Craft Constructions

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Baltimore with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Home Office Update

Northern Craft Constructions

Arts and Crafts Home Office Design Ideas with Decorative Wall Panelling

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.