Vicky - Appartement familiale aux Batignolles

roberta donatini
Small contemporary study room in Paris with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Home Office with Large Freestanding Desk

CRH Interior Design, LLC

mix old and new to create a traditional modern office. office design by Bella Vici http://bellavici.com

Textured Ambiance

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Design ideas for a large modern study room in Chicago with medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and black walls.

Cordevalle Formal Tuscan

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Mediterranean home office in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Ranch Renovation - Man Cave Office

Paxton Place Design

This man cave also includes an office space. Black-out woven blinds create privacy and adds texture and depth to the space. The U-shaped desk allows for our client, who happens to be a contractor, to work on projects seamlessly. A swing arm wall sconce adds task lighting in this alcove of an office. A wood countertop divides the built-in desk from the wall paneling. The hardware is made from wood and leather, adding another masculine touch to this man cave.

Gentlemens Country Library

Harpers Interiors

The brief was to completely remodel this library and showcase the architectural heritage of the property whilst adding some contemporary features. Our clients wanted to achieve a dark masculine ambiance perfectly balanced with whimsical statement pieces. We achieved this by embracing dark undertones using linen, wools, leather and velvet. The original bookshelves and panelling were painted using smokey greys. We added handmade ebony & brass furniture, sludgy olive greens in the sofas & soft furnishings all paired with statement lighting from Porta Romana and Julian Chichester. The original oak flooring was complimented using a large vintage overdyed rug. The Harpers team completed this impressive space with commissioned pieces of art and stunning accessories.

Inside a Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse

Inspired Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

A custom window seat creates additional seating space in the home office.
Inspiration for a small study room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Eclectic London Home

Studio Fabbri

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home office in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Country Lane Classic

Martineau Homes

Mid-sized transitional home office in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Timberline Residence

Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica

Gorgeous home office with amazing views.
Large country study room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Library Office

Gabberts Design Studio

Designed by Marie Meko, Allied ASID
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Richmond, Tx.

Connie Anderson Photography

Connie Anderson Photography
This is an example of a traditional home office in Houston with black walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Whole House in Roswell

Attention to Detail Home Remodeling

This couple asked us to update their home with a modern style to suit their modern tastes. What had been a traditional decor with hints of tudor revival now looks sleek and ready to go. Photo credit: Cindi with an eye Photography

1225 Ramona RD Arcadia

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

This is an example of a mediterranean study room in Los Angeles with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Brooklyn, NY

CM Natural Designs

Carley Summers
Inspiration for a small eclectic study room in New York with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Contemporary Farmhouse in Phoenix

Apollo Builders

Mid-sized country home office in Phoenix with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Carina MLV8 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club

London Bay Homes

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

Legacy

A. Perry Homes

Study with eclectic furnishings and fixtures
This is an example of a large traditional home office in Chicago with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Other Spaces

Jaymark Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Boise with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Black Home Office Design Ideas with Medium 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.