Coastal accessories, soft armchair, custom built in cabinetry, simple linen curtains, wood ceiling fan...beautifully designed room!!
Inspiration for a beach style home office in Miami with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Photo of a beach style home office in Los Angeles.

This is an example of a beach style home office in Atlanta.

This is an example of a beach style study room in Philadelphia with green walls and a freestanding desk.

This beautiful summer home is filled with lovely muted beiges, greiges, blues and whites. We decided to go for FUN in her home office! The graphic punch of orange and white adds a fun element while she is working remotely. We love the David Francis reclining chair with neutral gray linen fabric...a perfect place to perch and for the kids to come in and visit Mom! The gorgeous Stark rug also repeats our color them for the house, but we upped the fun factor again! Stay tuned as we continue to work on completing the room!

This craft room is in a newly built home, and contains built in shelving on two walls, laminate wood look flooring and a custom painted, striped table along with custom painted benches and chairs. To see other rooms in this home, go to www.wreathonthedoor.com.

Beach style study room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

When it comes to finding inspiration for your house or apartment design, there are a variety of routes you can take. For some, it is important to dive into the latest trends in fashion and art, using only the most popular decor pieces and embracing the color palettes seen on runways or in home and garden magazines. But for others, it’s simply about discovering what feels most like “home.” Ashley Steele, the creator of A Styled Affair, was part of the latter group. “Since my husband and I were moving into a space that was previously owned, I needed a way to make it feel like it was truly ours, and unique to us,” she told our team. A Styled Affair sprang from Ashley’s passion for fashion, and need for a creative outlet. But it soon became more than that. She developed a following, and it quickly became a place where she could share her personal style, travel adventures, and lifestyle tips. “While the blogging industry has become overwhelmed with people sharing their favorite home decor or make-up tips, I think what sets A Styled Affair apart is my commitment to stay true to my unique taste. I have always marched to the beat of my own drum – and that carries through in the clothes I wear, the decor I select for our home, and the travels I plan.” Paintzen connected with Ashley as she was settling into her new home in Boston’s Seaport District. Although she and her husband have lived in Boston for almost 8 years, they were used to smaller, more traditional spaces. Their new home is much bigger, and more modern, than any place they lived before. “I wanted to select colors of comfort, simplicity, and sophistication so we could elevate the space and make it feel more like a home.” Ashley also accurately pointed out that new construction can sometimes feel a little cold and sterile, almost industrial. “I wanted our home to feel like a peaceful oasis after coming in from the bustling city.” Ashley chose soft white paint for her walls to bring a sense of comfort and zen. With lots of wall decor, art work and carefully selected furniture, the walls serve as a clean and comfortable palette, and allowed her more freedom when making her other design decisions throughout the space. Ashley kept the overall palette fairly neutral, and incorporated “modern bohemian” inspired decor throughout the home; the final product was clean and simple, and catered to her style. We asked Ashley what she was most excited for now. “I’m most excited to continue to find new decor pieces to compliment the paint colors and decor we’ve already found for the space. We have been really patient with decorating and selected each piece really careful to make sure it is cohesive and flows from room to room. I’m looking forward to enjoying the space with my husband and dog, and entertaining friends and family in the spring and summer!” A few final questions for Ashley on her experience with Paintzen: “I would highly recommend Paintzen to anyone, especially those that live in the city. There are so many different paint companies and contractors to choose from but going through Paintzen simplified the process and made me feel comfortable that we had the right team working on our space. Their platform for booking services and choosing paint colors made the process seamless and was a great way to keep track of what we booked and chose for colors. Most importantly, the customer service team was outstanding whenever we had a question or needed to make an adjustment.” And advice she would give someone repainting their home: “Patience. I would recommend taking your time and doing your research before selecting paint colors. Lighting changes every color so make sure to bring paint swatches and samples into the space and look at it throughout the day to see the different tones that the light will pick up. I would also recommend researching color trends and recommendations for colors in the family you are looking for. We found our living room color through a blog post listing top-used colors by interior designers and it looks amazing.”

This quaint home office inside a Maine beach house features a sloped roof, neutral colors, and many windows to allow plenty of natural light into the interior.

Photo of a beach style study room in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Chambre convertie en bureau à la maison.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style study room in Nantes with pink walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Multi-functional home office in coastal style.
Design ideas for a small beach style study room in Miami with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style study room in Other with carpet, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

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Beach style home office in Boston.

Photo of a beach style study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area and screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for a shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear-facing exercise has great views of the lake through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below.

Study | The Designer by Metricon Fortitude, on display in Warragul, VIC.
This is an example of a beach style study room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

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This is an example of a beach style home office in Minneapolis.

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Design ideas for a beach style home office in New York.