Photo of a large contemporary study room in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Home Addition

David Kurtis Photography

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Boston with grey walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor and vaulted.

Wainscott Residence

SKOLNICK Architecture & Design Partnership

Artist's studio
Design ideas for a contemporary home studio in New York with brown walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Contemporary Home Renovation

Ryan Rosene Photography

Office nook under stairway.
Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

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.

Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch

NR Interiors

This is a unique multi-purpose space, designed to be both a TV Room and an office for him. We designed a custom modular sofa in the center of the room with movable suede back pillows that support someone facing the TV and can be adjusted to support them if they rotate to face the view across the room above the desk. It can also convert to a chaise lounge and has two pillow backs that can be placed to suite the tall man of the home and another to fit well as his petite wife comfortably when watching TV. The leather arm chair at the corner windows is a unique ergonomic swivel reclining chair and positioned for TV viewing and easily rotated to take full advantage of the private view at the windows. The original fine art in this room was created by Tess Muth, San Antonio, TX.

Casa PO

Elia Falaschi

Photo of a contemporary home office in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

VANNE - Rénovation d'une maison de ville

Julien Bricout Architecte

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and vaulted.

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.

Red Vault Audio

Sonic-Space LLC

This is an example of a contemporary home studio in Portland Maine with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Maple Street

Marina Rubina, Architect

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Philadelphia with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Contemporary Luxury on the Lake in Deephaven

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary study room in Minneapolis with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Château APH

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Rénovation d'un salon de château, bibliothèque et coin lecture, monument classé à Apremont-sur-Allier dans le style contemporain.
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Other with a library, beige walls, grey floor and vaulted.

Deer Crossing House at Promontory Club

C|C INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Home Office. Interior Design and decoration services. Furniture, accessories and art selection for a residence in Park City UT. Architecture by Michael Upwall.

Architecture intérieure sur mesure d'un appartement

Studio Catoir

Architecture intérieure d'un appartement situé au dernier étage d'un bâtiment neuf dans un quartier résidentiel. Le Studio Catoir a créé un espace élégant et représentatif avec un soin tout particulier porté aux choix des différents matériaux naturels, marbre, bois, onyx et à leur mise en oeuvre par des artisans chevronnés italiens. La cuisine ouverte avec son étagère monumentale en marbre et son ilôt en miroir sont les pièces centrales autour desquelles s'articulent l'espace de vie. La lumière, la fluidité des espaces, les grandes ouvertures vers la terrasse, les jeux de reflets et les couleurs délicates donnent vie à un intérieur sensoriel, aérien et serein.

432 Park Avenue Residence

D.Serba Design

Cerused oak bookshelves, linen upholstered walls, leather-wrapped ceiling coffer
Large contemporary home office in New York with a library and vaulted.

Raw House

Amos Goldreich Architecture

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

Rénovation d'intérieur à Vernon

illiCO travaux

Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Contemporary Luxury on the Lake in Deephaven

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary study room in Minneapolis with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Highlands Hideaway

HUDSON DESIGN Architecture & Construction Mgmt

Photo of a contemporary home office in New York with a library, white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor and vaulted.

Contemporary Home Office Design Ideas with Vaulted

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.