Mid-sized eclectic study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk and a plaster fireplace surround.

Eclectic

Chandos Collective

This is an example of an eclectic home studio in Houston with ceramic floors, a plaster fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Arts and Crafts House

Reyne Design

I worked with my client to create a home that looked and functioned beautifully whilst minimising the impact on the environment. We reused furniture where possible, sourced antiques and used sustainable products where possible, ensuring we combined deliveries and used UK based companies where possible. The result is a unique family home. An informal seating area around the fireplace with custom joinery created to display family treasures and keepsakes whilst hiding family essentials in the cupboards beneath. Beautiful antique rugs and furniture make this home really special but not so precious that the dog and young children aren't welcome.

Bohemian Style

Inspire Q

Small eclectic home office in Portland with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Inspiration for a large eclectic study room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Hollywood Hills

JAC Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic home office in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and a standard fireplace.

Finca Señorial, Palma de Mallorca

Oksana Vladi

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Palma de Mallorca with white walls, a standard fireplace, ceramic floors, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Olivia Emery Work

Olivia Emery

Large eclectic home office in London with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Maine Historic House - Sunset Hill Manse

Stewart Design Group

Sitting Area in the Library is made cozy by the original pine floors, original wainscotting, and the addition of warm grasscloth.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Garden Apartment in a West Hampstead Mansion

VORBILD Architecture

Home office and library. Photo by Chris Snook
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home office in London with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Design ideas for a large eclectic study room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Design ideas for a large eclectic study room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Design ideas for a large eclectic study room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Maine Historic House - Sunset Hill Manse

Stewart Design Group

View from the Library to the Dining Room sitting area that was the original "birthing room" in the antique colonial home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Eclectic Home Office Design Ideas with a Plaster Fireplace Surround

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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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.