This is an example of a mid-sized modern study room in Denver with white walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Home Office

Tim Barber Architects

Traditional home studio in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Eclectic Home Office

Mid-sized eclectic study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk and a plaster fireplace surround.

Traditional Custom Home - Fairview Farms

Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk and a plaster fireplace surround.

As Seen in Redbook - Cape Cod Inspired

Viscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi Elson

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in San Francisco with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Victorian Family Home in South West London

Ruth Noble Interiors

Photo of a traditional study room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Bohemian Style

Inspire Q

Small eclectic home office in Portland with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Hill Side Modern

Pink Door Designs

Inspiration for a large modern study room in Houston with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Marcos Residence

M. Designs Architects

Expansive contemporary study room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Taylor

Bluestone Building, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Birmingham with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Home Offices

Portfolio Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in DC Metro with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Living by K Two Designs

K Two Designs, Inc.

Authentic French Country Estate in one of Houston's most exclusive neighborhoods - Hunters Creek Village. Custom designed and fabricated iron railing featuring Gothic circles. Multistep hand applied alder wood along walls.

Villa C.

Karl Kaffenberger Architektur | Einrichtung

Die Galerie mit Bibliothek und Ruhemöglichkeiten. Fotograf: Kristof Lemp
Expansive contemporary home office in Frankfurt with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace, a library, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Studio di Artista

dodicipollici

Mirella Tassetto
This is an example of a large scandinavian home studio in Milan with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Hidden Waters Mountain Home

Sierra Verde Group

Photo of a large country study room in Sacramento with carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a plaster fireplace surround and green walls.

Ambler Modern Rooms

Stimmel Consulting Group

Design ideas for a large modern study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Denver Home Office- Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Griffin Design Source

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Meadow (Preston Hollow)

Nixon Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Traditional Library - Converted Office, Hungerford

Fowler Architecture & Planning

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Berkshire with a library, green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Beverley Photographer's garden studio

SAMUEL KENDALL ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Jon Brown
Small home studio in Other with multi-coloured walls, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and light hardwood floors.

Brown Home Office Design Ideas with a Plaster Fireplace Surround

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.