Photo of a beach style home office in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and planked wall panelling.

Office

Grace Becton Design

This is an example of a beach style home office in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Lakeside Cottage #1

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a beach style study room in Grand Rapids with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Happy Tails Pet Store & Dog Groomers

Umber Interiors

Commercial retail space, for a pet store and dog groomers. Complete renovation. Features custom designed, built and fitted sales counter, shelving, window display and other storage units and bathroom. Inspired by the Kent coast.

Irvine - Contemporary Coastal Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

This spacious and welcoming home office continues the contemporary coastal design of the rest of the house's interior. French Oak engineered hardwood flooring matches the stain of the white oak countertops. Built-in shelving and beautiful white custom cabinetry lines every wall of the office, providing plenty of storage for a fully-functional home office.

Oceanfront

JS Pro Construction

Design ideas for a beach style home office in New York with white walls, a freestanding desk and planked wall panelling.

Home Office Built-In

Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.

This home office is unique in every aspect. The overall theme of this room is the inside of an old naval ship. We found lights that came off of a ship and had them rewired to hang in this space. The powder room mirror was once an old porthole window on a ship.

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Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.

Project Country Trails

ASR DESIGN STUDIO

Our mission was to completely update and transform their huge house into a cozy, welcoming and warm home of their own. “When we moved in, it was such a novelty to live in a proper house. But it still felt like the in-law’s home,” our clients told us. “Our dream was to make it feel like our home.” Our transformation skills were put to the test when we created the host-worthy kitchen space (complete with a barista bar!) that would double as the heart of their home and a place to make memories with their friends and family. We upgraded and updated their dark and uninviting family room with fresh furnishings, flooring and lighting and turned those beautiful exposed beams into a feature point of the space. The end result was a flow of modern, welcoming and authentic spaces that finally felt like home. And, yep … the invite was officially sent out! Our clients had an eclectic style rich in history, culture and a lifetime of adventures. We wanted to highlight these stories in their home and give their memorabilia places to be seen and appreciated. The at-home office was crafted to blend subtle elegance with a calming, casual atmosphere that would make it easy for our clients to enjoy spending time in the space (without it feeling like they were working!) We carefully selected a pop of color as the feature wall in the primary suite and installed a gorgeous shiplap ledge wall for our clients to display their meaningful art and memorabilia. Then, we carried the theme all the way into the ensuite to create a retreat that felt complete.

Happy Tails Pet Store & Dog Groomers

Umber Interiors

Beach Style Home Office Design Ideas with Planked 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 beach style 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 beach style 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 beach style 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 beach style 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.