Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Princeton | 2019

Coats Homes

Photo of a contemporary home office in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Maison GLP

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Photo of a contemporary home office in Other with a library, white walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor and exposed beam.

Flat Mountain Road

Black Rock Design | Build

Guest featuring recessed paneled cabinet, barn door style hinged shower door.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, grey floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Umbau eines Wohnhauses

Nina Struve Photography

Contemporary home office in Hamburg with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Stillman Residence - Custom Garage and His/Hers Offices

Harmoni Designs + Build

Her office space featuring exposed wood beams and hardwood floors and custom live edge desk.
This is an example of a large contemporary home office in Cleveland with a library, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Barn Remodle

Calvin Cutler Construction

We added dormers to each side of this barn loft. Creating a great office space for the clients.
Small contemporary home studio in San Francisco with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, black floor and exposed beam.

White Oak | Natural R&Q Character Brushed

Mirage Hardwood Floors

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This is an example of a contemporary home office in Montreal with medium hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

San Antonio, Texas

Core Design, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with blue walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and exposed beam.

Of Architecture | Newquay Residence

Of Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary home office in Cornwall with a library, linoleum floors, a built-in desk, green floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

James Island Contemporary

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Contemporary study room in Charleston with medium hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Central Park West home

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Small contemporary study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Altadena Listening Studio

Studio Knowhow

Small contemporary home studio in Los Angeles with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Кабинет

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Study and storage room

SoKipling

The room is used as a storage room with lots of cupboards for clothes such as jackets, spare bulky items such as duvets and pillows, shoes and boots, an extra fridge for drinks and special occasions, the grand children's toys. it also doubles up as a study with a built in desk with a cupboard for the printer and a filing cabinet.

|| Espace Bureau

GAMA - Conception d'espaces

Photo of a small contemporary study room in Nice with beige walls, laminate floors, a built-in desk, exposed beam and brick walls.

Historic Modern Lakehome

Aulik Design Build

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Mountain View Contemporary

User

This is an example of a contemporary home office in San Francisco with brown walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and exposed beam.

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Анна Калягина

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Office Desk

Kalpana Engineering Solutions

Photo of a small contemporary study room in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Contemporary Home Office Design Ideas with Exposed Beam

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.