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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.

Study

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The leather lounge chairs provide a comfortable reading spot next to the fire. Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for a large country study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Henderson Road Farmhouse

Ty Evans, Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Vista Estate Imaging
Inspiration for a country home office in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and yellow walls.

"Study Hut"

Cultivation Design

"study hut"
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home office with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

This Old House Idea House 2018

Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods

Country study room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Fresh Berkshire Farmhouse

Jess Cooney Interiors

Home Office / Den with built in desk area
Photo of a country home office in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Madison's View

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

Photos by Whitney Kamman
Large country study room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lookout Ridge

Bennett Lee Designs

Design ideas for a country study room in Miami with beige walls, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and medium hardwood floors.

The Mountain Green Modern Farmhouse

Habitations Residential Design Group

Inspiration for a small country study room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Barn Renovation

PURITY Designs Inc.

Janis Nicolay
Large country craft room in Vancouver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Traditional Shingled Gambrel Retreat

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

www.steinbergerphotos.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized country home office in Milwaukee with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

NEW ENGLAND FARMHOUSE

James D. Rogers, Builder

Small country study room in San Francisco with red walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Reclaimed Oak Wide Plank & Chevron Pattern

KB's Hardwood Floors

Photo of a small country study room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

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.

Home Office

Neighbor Interiors

Mid-sized country home office in Dallas with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Project

The Fox Group

Photo of a country study room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Barton Hills Greenbelt Retreat

Capstone Custom Homes

Cate Black Photography
Country home office in Austin with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

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.

Canyon Oak

JWT Associates

Lee Manning Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Country Home Office Design Ideas with Medium 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 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.