Photo by Gordon Gregory, Interior design by Carter Kay Interiors.
Large country home office in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Barn Office

PhiBa Architecture

Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.

The Country House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

This is an example of a small country home office in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Verano Home Office

Jamie Naugle Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country study room in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Rustic Modern Carriage Guest House

ACM Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country home studio in Other with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Fox Hills

Марина Пенние

Стол и стул TEAM 7 Диван SPENSER SOFA BED Настольная лампа BOCONCEPT Ковер ZOE LUYENDIJK
Photo of a country home office in Moscow.

Hobbs Custom

CRC Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large country home office in San Francisco with a library, red walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Modern Farmhouse interior design by Lindye Galloway Design. Man cave, home office with deep blue wall color, cow hide rug, coffee table desk and leather mid century modern chairs.

Vicente Burin Architects

Photographed by: Vic Gubinski Interiors By: Heike Hein Home
Photo of a large country study room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Equestrian Office

Haus of Rowe Interiors

We transformed this barely used Sunroom into a fully functional home office because ...well, Covid. We opted for a dark and dramatic wall and ceiling color, BM Black Beauty, after learning about the homeowners love for all things equestrian. This moody color envelopes the space and we added texture with wood elements and brushed brass accents to shine against the black backdrop.

Farmhouse Home Office

Closet Factory

Custom built-in credenza in a blue painted finish. Farmhouse-style doors and drawer fronts make a statement and tie in the mixed materials in the room. Walnut's freestanding executive desk has layers of moldings to add interest and emphasis to the desk. Matching table can be moved between guest seats for lengthy meetings.

Quincy Farmhouse

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Design ideas for a large country home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Elegant Modern Farmhouse

Abington Interiors

Modern Farmhouse Home office
Photo of a country home office in Raleigh.

Modern Farm House

Concept Building

Photo of a large country home office in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and black floor.

Addey Homes

Bromik Design & Build

Inspiration for a large country home office in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Hilltop Custom Build in Grapevine, Texas

Design-Build-Done

Photos by Cedar Park Photography
Photo of a large country study room in Dallas with grey walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Belvue Lane Residence

William Guidero Planning and Design

Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
Inspiration for a large country study room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and no fireplace.

Acadian Home

Mark W. Todd Architects, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country home office in Houston with a library, carpet and grey floor.

Apple Valley Lower Level

Molly Howe Design

Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country craft room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Modern Farm House

Holly Construction, Inc.

Mitchell Shenker
Photo of a mid-sized country study room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Country Home Office Design Ideas

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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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.