Open Murphy bed with desk area and lots of storage... Great for guests and could

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Jacksonville with carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk, grey floor and blue walls.

Chelsea SW10

Balance Property Ltd

Photo of a small transitional home office in London with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Laurelhurst Luxury Midcentury Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Home office with built in storage and his and hers desk.
Photo of a midcentury home office in Seattle with grey walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Private Residence

gabrielle designs ARCHITECTURE

Design ideas for a country home office in Denver with beige walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Unfinished Basement Project

Style Reboot

This home office has a custom designed rug and a vintage Commes des Garcons desk/return with granite tops. The book case is a modular opaque plastic. White vases with one splash of a green one keep the look feeling curated.

Murray Street Loft

kimberly peck architect

photo by Pedro Marti
Small modern study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Large desk in master bedroom

Joni Spear Interior Design

This beautiful home office area is nestled in the massive master suite. It's business as usual with the large writing desk with convenient drawers for storage. The wall mounted zebra-wood book shelves float above for additional storage and display. The tufted velvet chair allow the home-owner to comfortably pay bills or log on their computer. Paint SW #6281 Waliflower.

Laguna Beach - Temple Hills

Corbin Reeves Construction

This is an example of a contemporary study room in Orange County with white walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Spring Meadow Residence

Cornerstone Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Boise with ceramic floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, a library, white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

More Space Place - Home Office

More Space Place - Dallas/Fort Worth/Plano

Craft Center features a hidden desk, white cabinetry, and display shelves.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Dallas with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Gig Harbor Golf Course Contemporary

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Issaquah, WA

Home Designs Northwest

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Stone Interiors & Exteriors

Eagle Stone & Brick, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in St Louis with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Craft and gift wrap storage

Closet Solutions

Craft and gift wrap area shown in Knotty Timber finish. Storage for wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, etc
Photo of a mid-sized traditional craft room in Other with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and grey floor.

Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern

JSB Designs

Moving on to the sitting room, which extends from the office. Here, we used many of the same colors -- muted blues and creams with pops of orange. Photos by 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL

Flat at 3303 Water Street

FORMA Design

Design ideas for a modern study room in DC Metro with porcelain floors, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Contemporary Home Office

Photo of a contemporary home studio in Vancouver with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Portola Valley Artist Haven

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Completely renovated home office with gray cerused oak veneer. Details include pullout keyboard tray, hidden "trough" for wire management, and retractable cabinet doors for access to CPUs and other computer accessories. New porcelain stone-look tile flooring. New flat weave lavender rug with a beige bubble pattern.

70 Sumner Road, Greenwich, CT

The Robin Kencel Team

This is an example of a transitional study room in New York with carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and grey walls.

ORLANDO II

June Street Architecture

Inspiration for a modern study room in Los Angeles with concrete floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Brown Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Floor

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.