Asian home office in Nagoya with white walls, painted wood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Interiors designed by Blake Civiello. Photos by Philippe Le Berre.
This is an example of a mid-sized asian home studio in Los Angeles with painted wood floors and orange walls.

M邸

岡田翔太郎建築デザイン事務所

築100年を超える古民家リノベーション。このセカンドリビングは中庭に面する部屋で本棚や椅子テーブルが置かれ、小さなライブラリーのような空間となっています。
Inspiration for an asian home office in Other with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Chinese Classical furniture, home office

Shimu Oriental Furniture

Classical Chinese furniture home office set, circular shelves, desk
Design ideas for an asian study room in Other with beige walls, painted wood floors and a freestanding desk.

四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-

Studio tanpopo-gumi　一級建築士事務所

四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-｜Studio tanpopo-gumi ｜撮影｜野口兼史何気ない日々の日常の中に、四季折々の風景を感じながら家族の時間をゆったりと愉しむ住まい。
Photo of a mid-sized asian home office in Other with a library, beige walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

アトリエのある家

HOME CRAFT M　株式会社宮本組

Asian home studio in Other with white walls, painted wood floors and brown floor.

Участие в телепрограмме "Фазенда Лайф". Проект "Кабинет Восток"

Наталья Забелина

Mid-sized asian home studio in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

無垢の木の収納

牧建築工房

大人の背丈の間仕切壁をつくって１帖サイズの衣類収納を増設。間仕切壁をつくったことで、残りの４帖半のなかでの家具レイアウトがしやすくなりました。個室は４帖半がミニマムで使いやすいと改めて感じた空間です。間仕切壁を天井まで立ち上げないことで空間に開放感がえられます。
Mid-sized asian study room in Other with brown walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

アジアンホームオフィス・書斎

Design ideas for an asian home office in Nagoya with pink walls, painted wood floors, a built-in desk and white floor.

Asian Home Office Design Ideas with Painted Wood Floors

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 Asian 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 Asian 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 Asian 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 Asian 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.