Alta Vista Collection | Malibu | Vienna, Virginia

A return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Atwater Village Craftsman

Julia Chasman Design

A second bedroom doubles as a Home Office, using a daybed from Anthropologie, an a vintage Monterey wooden chair. The classic George Nelson white pendant adds a contemporary mid-century feeling. Simple white curtains were used throughout the house with custom wrought-iron hardware from Liz's Antique Hardware.

Craftsman Home Office

Photo of an arts and crafts home studio in Other with grey walls and a freestanding desk.

E. 19th St, Costa Mesa

Rellion Homes

Ryan Galvin at ryangarvinphotography.com This is a ground up custom home build in eastside Costa Mesa across street from Newport Beach in 2014. It features 10 feet ceiling, Subzero, Wolf appliances, Restoration Hardware lighting fixture, Altman plumbing fixture, Emtek hardware, European hard wood windows, wood windows. The California room is so designed to be part of the great room as well as part of the master suite.

Multi-purpose Guest & Craftroom

Closet Factory - Colorado

A bright, white, multipurpose guestroom/craft room/office with shaker style doors and drawers an storage in every corner. This room was custom built for the client to include storage for every craft /office item and still provide space for the occasional guest with a moveable/rolling island workspace.

North Arlington

Brush Arbor Home Construction

Mid-sized arts and crafts study room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Hart

The Cousins

Electronic doors give the homeowner the option of privacy from the rest of the home.
This is an example of an arts and crafts home office in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Saugatuck New Build

Patrick Murphy Builders, LLC

Small arts and crafts home office in Grand Rapids with a freestanding desk.

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.

Fort Langley Custom Home Major St

F. M. Construction Ltd

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts home office in Vancouver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

BATTERSEA TOWNHOUSE

Indie & Co.

This is an example of an arts and crafts home office in London.

Alberta Remodel

Christensen Design Studio

This project involved updating a 1922 craftsman bungalow with a brighter, more modern palette while incorporating elements of the family's Asian and Latin/Texan heritage. The home lacked a true entryway, so cabinets and hooks were added to create a practical and stylish space for shoes, bags, and keys. The living room was redesigned to incorporate swivel chairs and an ottoman for a more dynamic layout, and the dining room features a white oak table that can be extended for large family gatherings. The home office was designed to serve as a workspace, TV room, and guest room, with a spacious console/media cabinet, a hide-a-bed chair, and tall white bookcases to display the family's extensive book collection. The project was completed in March 2022.

English Cotswold

Hellyer Custom Builders

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts craft room in Chicago with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Home Office

Lightyear Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Salt Lake City with grey walls, laminate floors and brown floor.

Sellwood Library House

The Works

This turn-of-the-century original Sellwood Library was transformed into an amazing Portland home for it's New York transplants. Custom woodworking and cabinetry transformed this room into a warm and functional workspace. Leaded glass windows and dark stained wood floors add to the eclectic mix of original craftsmanship and modern influences. Lincoln Barbour

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Salcedo Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

Blessings Golf Course Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a large arts and crafts home studio in Little Rock with light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Blessings Golf Course Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Large arts and crafts home studio in Other with light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Craftsman Style Home in Wildwood Missouri

Hibbs Homes

Hibbs Homes
Photo of a small arts and crafts study room in St Louis with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Mid-Century Modern Townhouse Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This is an example of an arts and crafts home office in San Francisco.

Arts and Crafts White 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.