Alex Wilson
Traditional home office in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a library.

Nashville Residence

Bonadies Architect

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Nashville with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Prospect Park Office

Edit Design Build Studio, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Library

Chambers Interiors & Associates, Inc.

Photography by Nathan Schroder.
This is an example of a small transitional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Old World Charm

Shapiro & Company Architects

This home was built in an infill lot in an older, established, East Memphis neighborhood. We wanted to make sure that the architecture fits nicely into the mature neighborhood context. The clients enjoy the architectural heritage of the English Cotswold and we have created an updated/modern version of this style with all of the associated warmth and charm. As with all of our designs, having a lot of natural light in all the spaces is very important. The main gathering space has a beamed ceiling with windows on multiple sides that allows natural light to filter throughout the space and also contains an English fireplace inglenook. The interior woods and exterior materials including the brick and slate roof were selected to enhance that English cottage architecture. Builder: Eddie Kircher Construction Interior Designer: Rhea Crenshaw Interiors Photographer: Ross Group Creative

Chelsea House

Jo Cowen Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

European Modern Home

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Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern home office in Orange County with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Enchanted Retreat

Ethnic Chic - Home Couture

This is an example of a large contemporary home office in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Indian Hills, Edina

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Transitional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Classic New Build Home

GRAYSON DE VERE

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Other with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

5" Solid Hickory W/ Character Hand Scraped Hand-Hewn Hand-Rubbed Finish

Quality Floor Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Home office with a access to the balcony and elegant outdoor seating. This richly colored space is equipped with ample built in storage, comfortable seating, and multiple levels of lighting. The fireplace and wall-mounted television marries the business with pleasure.

Newport Traditional to modern

Kepes Architecture

RVP Photography
Design ideas for a transitional study room in Cincinnati with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

BLOOM // Complete Build + Interior Design + Art Curation

Gallerie Noir

Shana Fontana
Mid-sized transitional study room in Miami with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Study/Office

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Design by Ashely Stark
This is an example of a traditional study room in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Charlotte Home

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

A more traditional oriental rug takes center stage in this walnut-paneled study. French chairs from Hancock and Moore were repurposed from the previous home, as was the Theodore Alexander round table. The addition of a mirrored tray changes the look drastically by reflecting fresh flowers that are changed weekly. The surprise elements of this otherwise very traditional room are the black lacquered Ralph Lauren desk by Henredon and the Motherwell art hanging behind the desk. A heavily-carved Black mock croc leather chair also by Ralph Lauren provides seating for the desk and the black leather is repeated by the nail-studded bench in front of the fireplace by Baker. The marble surround and mantle top is Emperador dark marble. A live finish antique brass chandelier from Visual Comfort compliments the sconces from the same line. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Clinton Hill Townhouse Renovation

Bolster

Home office renovation by Bolster
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home studio in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Park Avenue Residence

Ronnette Riley Architect

This is an example of a transitional home office in New York with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Silverleaf Home 17

Sonora West Development, Inc.

Brian Dunham Photography brdunham.com
Mid-sized traditional study room in Phoenix with a standard fireplace, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Library/Home Office

Maison Birmingham

This custom built-in library that doubles as a home office becomes an intimate space with the use of rich dark woods and gold accents. Wood floors thoughtfully laid bring attention to the marble encased fireplace.

All Fireplaces Black 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 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.