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

Contemporary

Mitchell Berry Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in London with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Ashton Woods Home Offices

Ashton Woods

Contrast your white built in desk with dark wooden floors while connecting the two with beige walls. Seen in Bluffview, a Dallas community.
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Gainesville Home Office

Chinotto House Design Co.

View of custom home office casework, library, desk, and reading nook.
This is an example of a contemporary home office in Miami with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Contemporary Home Office

Inspiration for a contemporary study room in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Palisades Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

Kathryn Millet
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with no fireplace, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Apartment K

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Regan Wood Photography Project for: OPUS.AD
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with white walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Lombard

SVK Interior Design

Contemporary study room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Office / Guest Bedroom

Cindy Ray Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Miami with dark hardwood floors.

7th Avenue Parkway Contemporary Remodel

GRUBER HOME REMODELING

A comfortable study with sliding doors leading into adjacent living room
Photo of a contemporary home office in Denver with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Now and Zen - Work Space

Drewett Works

Beautiful custom oak millwork in the home office was configured with lighting integrated into the shelving units set into limestone walls. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Millwork: Rysso Peters https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/

San Diego Kitchen & Office

Cathie Hong Interiors

We were asked to help transform a cluttered, half-finished common area to an organized, multi-functional homework/play/lounge space for this family of six. They were so pleased with the desk setup for the kids, that we created a similar workspace for their office. In the midst of designing these living areas, they had a leak in their kitchen, so we jumped at the opportunity to give them a brand new one. This project was a true collaboration between owner and designer, as it was done completely remotely.

Cambridge House

RUHL STUDIO Architects

Photo Courtesy © Keller and Keller
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Boston with a library, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Hammock Bay Condo Remodel

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Tampa with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey walls, a library and no fireplace.

Anchor Bend

Artistic Interior Design/Amy N. Lee, ASID

Large contemporary study room in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Keowee Midcentury Modern

Amy Emery Interior Design

Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8
Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Transitional Home in the heart of The Woodlands

By Design Interiors, Inc.

A masculine office full of deep moody grays and wood tones are mixed with mid-century inspired light fixtures. Rustic details are intertwined through the exposed wood beams along the ceiling and cowhide resting beneath the metal legs of the writing desk.

Serenity

Sun West Custom Homes LLC

Bright modern study with floor to ceiling glass.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Las Vegas with a freestanding desk, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

533 Leonard 2 Bedroom

Dickey Design

Travis Mark https://www.houzz.com/user/travismark

Courtyard Residence

Kuklinski + Rappe Architects

Tom Harris Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Contemporary Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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.