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Modern Farmhouse

Red Door Homes, Inc.

Large contemporary home office in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

February 2017 Built-in

AWM Carpentry LLC

Built-in Storage with Walnut top
Mid-sized traditional study room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and a built-in desk.

Nottingham 3

Mark Melton Construction

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Other.

Roman Blinds Collection Prt 1

Sunrite Blinds

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Other.

Riverview Park

Hagaman Construction Company

Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Murphy Bed

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

The guest room is ready!
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Westport Modern Farmhouse

Chango

Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy See the project in Architectural Digest
Expansive transitional home office in New York with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Study

Laura of Pembroke

Small home office with a view.
Small country study room in Cleveland with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

15600 Bald Cypress Cove Edmond, Oklahoma - Wyatt Poindexter KW Elite

Wyatt Poindexter

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Oklahoma City with green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Beach Style Home Office

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style study room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Murphy Moon Design

Custom made walnut desk, Palacek chairs, rug from Jaipur Living, and grasscloth wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries. Ceiling fixture by Schoolhouse Electric.

Contemporary Home Office Built-ins

Little Wolf Cabinet Shop

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Swarthmore Hills Kitchen

Juliet Koczak Architect

Photo credit: © Jeffrey Totaro, 2015 Conestoga Valley Custom Kitchens
Small traditional study room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Modern Coastal

Morales Construction Co., Inc.

Neil Rashba
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style home studio in Jacksonville with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey walls.

Interiors

Bannister Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean study room in Dallas with green walls, brick floors and a freestanding desk.

Home Office

Hamilton Park Interiors

Lexington/Sligh
Photo of a large beach style study room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

New Project

Design 125

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional craft room in Boise with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

E. 19th St, Costa Mesa

Rellion Homes

Ryan Galvin at ryangarvinphotography.com This is a ground up custom home build in eastside Costa Mesa across street from Newport Beach in 2014. It features 10 feet ceiling, Subzero, Wolf appliances, Restoration Hardware lighting fixture, Altman plumbing fixture, Emtek hardware, European hard wood windows, wood windows. The California room is so designed to be part of the great room as well as part of the master suite.

Ashton Woods Home Offices

Ashton Woods

A nook with a comfortable, sophisticated daybed in your study gives you a place to get inspiration and also doubles as a guest room. See in Bluffview, a Dallas community.

Blue, Grey 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.