Home office with custom built bookcase, desk and window bench. Shaker style cabinets in warm taupe grey accented with a quartz desk top and copper coloured drawer pulls. The graphic diamond seat cushion adds contrast and energy. A workspace needs to be functional and comfortable but also a place from which to draw inspiration.

Stripe Accent Wall in Den

Enfort Homes

Enfort Homes - 2019
This is an example of a large country study room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a mid-sized country study room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse New Construction

Denali Builders CA

This is an example of a mid-sized country study room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige 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.

Modern Farmhouse Office With Barn Door - Perch Plans

Perch Plans

Mid-sized country study room in Austin with white walls, laminate floors, a built-in desk and beige 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.

Calistoga Barn

Paul Kelley Architecture

Mid-sized country study room in San Francisco with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Ten Mile Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a small country study room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

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.

Coastal Farmhouse Office

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Primal White Laminate flooring from Carolina Home was used on the ceiling to enhance the rustic coastal vibe of the office. For the flooring, COREtec Plus luxury vinyl plank in Hudson Valley Oak with color variations of warm greys and dark toned browns complements the grey in the ceiling and is the perfect mixture of coastal and farmhouse style. For the final touches, the walls were covered in a bright white shiplap, and an oversized recessed niche with cork provides a place for Brittany to display her latest remodels and current design inspiration.

Budget Blinds Gallery

Budget Blinds of Old Saybrook

Modern meets rustic in this fabulous office complimented by Budget Blinds shades.
Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Bridgeport with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Loyd Builders Colvard Farms Modern Farmhouse 2016 Parade of Homes Gold

ITC Millwork, LLC

Alex Millholland
Country study room in Raleigh with medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Winter Park Renovation

TotalCare Orlando

Design ideas for a mid-sized country study room in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Grimes Custom Barn Home

QB Homes

This is an example of a country study room in Other with light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Bright Water Bay

Wright Design

This light and airy lake house features an open plan and refined, clean lines that are reflected throughout in details like reclaimed wide plank heart pine floors, shiplap walls, V-groove ceilings and concealed cabinetry. The home's exterior combines Doggett Mountain stone with board and batten siding, accented by a copper roof. Photography by Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios.

Interiores

Joseba Bengoetxea

Escritorio de despacho en baserri (casa vasca) con escudo de armas y bugambilia al fondo © Joseba Bengoetxea
Inspiration for a mid-sized country study room in Other with no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

This is an example of a 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.

Washington Park Farmhouse

Austin Signature Homes

This is an example of a large country study room in Denver with blue walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Decorator White Farmhouse

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a large country study room in Raleigh with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Country Study Room 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.