Design ideas for a large contemporary home studio in New York with light hardwood floors, brown walls and beige floor.

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Portland with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Old Rectory

Edward McCann Architecture

This is an example of a small contemporary study room in London with brown walls, carpet, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Union Bay Residence

LOCKHART SUVER

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Tribeca

Inson Dubois Wood LLC

Photo of an expansive contemporary study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Hunter Douglas Products

Floor Decor Hilo Hawaii

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Hawaii with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown walls, no fireplace and brown floor.

Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain

Wright Jenkins Home Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor, timber and wallpaper.

Henri Bendel Inspired La Jolla Law Office

Simply Stunning Spaces

How often do we get to be THIS girly!? Not too often. But, when we get the chance, you know we're going to go all out! From white lacquer built-in cabinets with crystal door knobs we converted to pulls, kate spade desk accessories (she does it right!) Acrylic accents. Tufted blush colored guest chairs with contrasting buttons and piping. Striped brown and white walls. Velvet blush curtains. Mirrored sideboards, Chesterfield tufted sofa with crystal buttons! The list goes one! We never wanted to leave! ;)

Interiors with Art In Canary Wharf

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Astrid Templier
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in London with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Contemporary Denver Residence

b+g design inc.

Contemporary Home Office
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Denver with carpet, brown walls and a built-in desk.

Custom Home with Rooftop Patio

Sundance Homes

Jake Boyd Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary craft room in Other with no fireplace, brown walls, a built-in desk and medium hardwood floors.

Фото реализованного Дизайн-проекта квартиры 105кв.м

Откидач Вера частный дизайнер интерьера

Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Saint Petersburg with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Dual Home Office

The Phinery

Matching Pottery Barn Bedford desks were put back to back to create a large dual workspace. Oak wainscoting was painted white. Giraffe rug, blue accents, and crystal drum pendant add drama to this home office.

Project @ Terrasse

Posh Living Interior Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary home office in Singapore with brown walls and medium hardwood floors.

Mill Creek House

Alloy Homes Incorporated

A Library and study is situated at the far end of a second-floor bridge, above the guest suite. This room is finished in rich, darker tones and has been furnished with overstuffed leather armchairs and collectible chairs and tables. A daybed takes advantage of the large corner windows overlooking the adjacent forest.

villa P

Christian Schwienbacher

Jürgen Eheim
This is an example of a contemporary home office in Other with brown walls and a built-in desk.

Armstrong - Vivero

A & E Flooring

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Orange County with brown walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Back Bay Study

Schranghamer Design Group, LLC

Photo of a contemporary home office in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Жилой дом в Подмосковье

Литвинова Ольга

Евгений Кулибаба
Small contemporary home office in Other with brown walls and medium hardwood floors.

Pacific Heights Apartment

Adeeni Design Group

Photography: Crystal Shafer Waye
Contemporary home office in San Francisco with brown walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Contemporary Home Office Design Ideas with Brown Walls

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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.