The need for a productive and comfortable space was the motive for the study design. A culmination of ideas supports daily routines from the computer desk for correspondence, the worktable to review documents, or the sofa to read reports. The wood mantel creates the base for the art niche, which provides a space for one homeowner’s taste in modern art to be expressed. Horizontal wood elements are stained for layered warmth from the floor, wood tops, mantel, and ceiling beams. The walls are covered in a natural paper weave with a green tone that is pulled to the built-ins flanking the marble fireplace for a happier work environment. Connections to the outside are a welcome relief to enjoy views to the front, or pass through the doors to the private outdoor patio at the back of the home. The ceiling light fixture has linen panels as a tie to personal ship artwork displayed in the office.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Large country study room in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Lake Wylie Rustic Home in York, SC

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

Built-in study furniture with distressed paint finish and barn doors that slide to reveal computer and work station (designed by Melodie Durham). Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Bridger Foothills Residence

Studio Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Paul Green Historic Home/Chapel Hill, NC/Vacant Home Staging

Successful Staging/Bobbie McGrath

Playing to the pedigree of the home, the fireplace surround and window molding are original to the house. Carefully Staging the unique details of a home is what makes the difference. Photo by Marilyn Peryer

Rustic Luxe Man Cave

Bolen Designs

This client wanted a place he could work, watch his favorite sports and movies, and also entertain. A gorgeous rustic luxe man cave (media room and home office) for an avid hunter and whiskey connoisseur. Rich leather and velvet mixed with cement and industrial piping fit the bill, giving this space the perfect blend of masculine luxury with plenty of space to work and play.

Park Slope Brownstone

AHG Interiors

Nick Glimenakis
Photo of a small country home office in New York with a built-in desk, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Two Creeks

KA DesignWorks

David Marlow Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige walls and brown floor.

Caribou Lake House

J Martin Builders

Mid-sized country study room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Tahoe Vista Lakeview

Loverde Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large country study room in Sacramento with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Office Spaces

restyle design, llc

Our client wanted a feminine office space and we ran with it! We went with the Bourdannaise desk, file cabinet and display cabinet in the natural wood from Ballard Designs, added a desk chair and artwork from Uttermost, rug from Home Goods, and chair and ottoman from Bernhardt. All in soft colors and feminine patterns...pretty and serene.

Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House

Logic Integration

This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos

French Contemporary

Gander Builders

Large country study room in Chicago with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Crenshaw Residence

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

Inspiration for a large country home studio in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office

B. Wood Cabinet Painting Inc.

© Chris Wood Pictures
Design ideas for a large country home office in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Home office with a access to the balcony and elegant outdoor seating. This richly colored space is equipped with ample built in storage, comfortable seating, and multiple levels of lighting. The fireplace and wall-mounted television marries the business with pleasure.

Rolling Green Cottage

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Interior Design: Engler Studio | Photography: Landmark Photography
Photo of a country study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Singing Tree Studio & Hone

Adelaine Construction, Inc.

Built by Adelaine Construction, Inc. in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Drafted by ZKE Designs in Oden, Michigan and photographed by Speckman Photography in Rapid City, Michigan.

Almont Drive

Brett D Karns Designs

Columbia Cabinets allow you to use custom colors for their cabinetry. What an impact you get when you cross the threshold of this home, immediately you see this dramatic office with incredible built-ins

2014 Parade of Homes | Saratoga Springs

Witt Construction

Randall Perry Photography Landscaping: Mandy Springs Nursery In ground pool: The Pool Guys
Inspiration for a country study room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

All Fireplaces 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.