Traditional home office in Atlanta with blue walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and dark hardwood floors.

Historical Home Renovation and Addition | Cambridge

Photography by Peter Vanderwarker This Second Empire house is a narrative woven about its circulation. At the street, a quietly fanciful stoop reaches to greet one's arrival. Inside and out, Victorian details are playfully reinterpreted and celebrated in fabulous and whimsical spaces for a growing family - Double story kitchen with open cylindrical breakfast room Parents' and Children's libraries Secret playspaces Top floor sky-lit courtyard Writing room and hidden library Basement parking Media Room Landscape of exterior rooms: The site is conceived as a string of rooms: a landscaped drive-way court, a lawn for play, a sunken court, a serene shade garden, a New England flower garden. The stair grows out of the garden level ordering the surrounding rooms as it rises to a light filled courtyard at the Master suite on the top floor. On each level the rooms are arranged in a circuit around the stair core, making a series of distinct suites for the children, for the parents, and for their common activities.

This Old House Idea House 2018

Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods

Country study room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Bold Colors for a Chic Home Office

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses

Carly of carlyandsloan.com used two Annie dining chairs as seating in her feminine, chic studio space for photography and meeting with clients. The epitome of stylish, this transparent Annie dining chair puts an unique, modern spin on a timeless traditional design. Compatible with a wide range of decorating trends, it offers a hint of classic charm and major contemporary appeal.

Pottery Studio | Upper Black Eddy, PA

Fascella Construction

An old outdated barn transformed into a Pottery Barn-inspired space, blending vintage charm with modern elegance.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home studio in Philadelphia with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Midcentury Modern Newport Beach

MOONWOOD HOMES

Builder- Patterson Custom Homes Finish Carpentry- Bo Thayer, Moonwood Homes Architect: Brandon Architects Interior Designer: Bonesteel Trout Hall Photographer: Ryan Garvin; David Tosti

Alabaster

Inside Stories

A cozy corner in a home office, Photo by Susie Brenner Photography
Inspiration for a small eclectic study room in Denver with carpet, no fireplace, grey floor and grey walls.

Old Meets New Build

Nandina Home & Design

A living room and office that features artistic lighting fixtures, round upholstered ottoman, gray L-shaped couch, patterned window treatments, flat screen TV, gray and white area rug, leather armchair, built-in floor to ceiling bookshelf, intricate area rug, and hardwood flooring. Project designed by Atlanta interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. Their Sandy Springs home decor showroom and design studio also serve Midtown, Buckhead, and outside the perimeter. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/

Bruyers Mews

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in Toronto with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and red walls.

Global Home Study

Chloe Joelle Beautiful Living

Home office was designed to feature the client's global art and textile collection. The custom built-ins were designed by Chloe Joelle Beautiful Living.

Mid-Century Mod House

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Jasmine Star
Mid-sized midcentury study room in Orange County with blue walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Old Town transformation

BBA Architects

Werner Straube
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

TCD Ridgemont

TCD Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Chelsea House

TLA Studio

Design ideas for a traditional study room in London with blue walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Modern 120 square foot home office

Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.

Panoramic views from this backyard Studio Shed home office space. Our Certified Installers can offer you a custom quote for items like decks and foundation.

Walker Tower Project

JARVISSTUDIO

This is an example of a transitional study room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Espace Bureau sur mesure

Jean-Christophe Peyrieux

Espace bureau dans chambre d'amis.Mobilier sur mesure coordonné aux teintes du papier peint.
Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Contemporary Home Office Built-ins

Little Wolf Cabinet Shop

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Landon

Cupic Custom Homes LLC

Felix Sanchez
Photo of a large transitional study room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and grey walls.

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.

Blue Home Office Design Ideas with No Fireplace

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.