Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Troy Thies, Photography
Photo of a traditional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Sophisticated Lux

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Our client works from home on certain days and wanted a beautiful and inspiring office. We accented the neutral walls with colorful art along with an area rug that matched the tones in the artwork. A comfortable accent chair was selected to mimic the transitional lines of the desk. The chandelier is quite obviously the focal point and adds to the mixed metal elements along with it's feminine lines.

The Crystal Downs

J.Simon Design Build LLC

Photo of a large transitional home office in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Condo #1

TN Interiors Inc.

This space would have been nothing but hallway space. Using every inch of space in this condo we managed to ad more useful space. This area serves as a library, work desk, laptop station, etc...

HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION

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Jason Varney
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Our Work

K&C Classic Homes

This is an example of a traditional study room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

v Design Office, New York

JSE Interior Design

New York Design Office where design and function go hand and hand. Wall to wall cork board with white dry erase board below creates a clean yet textural space while allowing every square inch to function as work surface.

Grand Condo

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

Photography: Paul Gates
This is an example of a contemporary home office in Other with a built-in desk, white walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Vineyard View

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Inspiration for a contemporary study room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Home Office in Luxe Transitional Hi-Rise Residence

Dona Rosene Interiors

Client downsizing into an 80's hi-rise condo hired designer to convert the small sitting room between the master bedroom & bathroom to her Home Office. Although the client, a female executive, was retiring, her many obligations & interests required an efficient space for her active future. Interior Design by Dona Rosene Interiors Photos by Michael Hunter

Custom Homes

Castle Rock Custom Homes

Large traditional study room in Orlando with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Hockley

NEST Design Group

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Custom Home - Retreat

cJem Designs, PLLC

Design ideas for a country home office in Other with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Den

Windstone Partners

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Houston with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Built-in Office

Mackin Architects

This open office work area (off the kitchen), is private yet connected and open. It uses the narrow space to it's best advantage with lots of storage and bookshelves. Photographer: Philip Jensen Carter

Walnut - Mill Valley

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This is an example of a traditional home office in San Francisco with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Evansview - The Midtown

Cardel Homes

The Midtown is a model home built by Cardel Homes in the community of Evansview in Calgary. The home was designed by Cardel Designs.
Inspiration for a transitional home office in Calgary with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Office Storage

Inspired Closets OKC

Contemporary study room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Stoney Creek Basement Bathroom/Office

Hadley-Irvine General Contracting LTD

Mid-sized transitional craft room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Castletree Homes Showhome Mirabella Subdivision

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Design ideas for a small transitional study room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and grey walls.

Beige Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood 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 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 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 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 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.