Inspiration for an eclectic home office in London with a library, orange walls, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

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Habitat Studio
This is an example of a large eclectic home studio in Barcelona with painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and orange walls.

Maine Woods

Joseph B Lanza Design + Building

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home office in Portland Maine with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Jackson Street

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Photo of a mid-sized eclectic home office in San Francisco with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Hollywood with a Twist

MASSIMO interiors

Stu Morley
Photo of a large eclectic study room in Melbourne with orange walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Eclectic Mid-Century Cottage

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Stunning Mill Valley contemporary filled with light! Beautifully remodeled with attention to detail and the finest finishes. Perfectly situated on the lower level of Mount Tamalpais and a short drive to downtown. Upper level consists of a master bedroom and bath, architecturally pleasing great room with fireplace, large dining area and open kitchen with a long countertop-bar. Sliding doors off of the great room lead to a fabulous deck for entertaining with views out to the San Francisco Bay. The lower level has two additional bedrooms and a full bath and access to a 2-car attached garage with plenty of room for storage. An additional detached storage shed, a hot tub, outdoor shower, level lawn, and cozy outdoor spaces complete this exceptional property. Close to downtown Mill Valley, easy San Francisco commute, hiking trails not far from your front door, and all of the beauty that Mill Valley has to offer.

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Foliae Surfaces

Photo of a large eclectic study room in Other with orange walls and wallpaper.

Sitting Rooms

Karen Alagna for The Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic home studio in Charleston with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Menlo Park 2nd Home

Get Back JoJo

We wanted a hi gloss tres chic look for this 10 x 12 space. The result: Charlottes locks by Farrow and Ball overdrive! Our inspiration was an image of Tory Burch's recently remodeled NYC retail store (at the time) so we focused on high gloss orange and purple.

Home Office Makeover, Kidfarmaco, Kenya

Adorn! By Dream'ma

Photos by Wangechi Ngari
Small eclectic study room in Other with orange walls, concrete floors and a freestanding desk.

Legend Hills- Home Office

House of a Different Color

Home office design. Previously a blank slate room: beige carpet and walls. Used client's existing desk and repurposed her antique lingerie chest for office supply storage. About half of the wall art was already owned by the client, but we reframed some pieces and added some. Picked up the rug, corner chair, side table, lamp, and small decor pieces from auctions and estate sales for pennies on the dollar. Client painted the accent wall herself, to save costs. Flooring was done in LVP as a whole-home re-flooring job at the start of the condo renovation, during which all flooring throughout the home was replaced with LVP except in bedrooms. Cost for materials, furniture, and decor purchased for this room was under $750; with flooring cost for this space added, it would be approximately $2,000 all in.

Colorful Basement and Spa Room in Petworth

Finesse Design Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic home office in DC Metro with a library, orange walls, cork floors and brown floor.

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Foliae Surfaces

Large eclectic study room in Other with orange walls and wallpaper.

Hollywood with a Twist

MASSIMO interiors

Stu Morley
Design ideas for a large eclectic study room in Melbourne with orange walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Hollywood with a Twist

MASSIMO interiors

Stu Morley
Design ideas for a large eclectic study room in Melbourne with orange walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Jackson Street

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This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home office in San Francisco with orange walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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Foliae Surfaces

This is an example of a large eclectic study room in Other with orange walls and wallpaper.

Eclectic Mid-Century Cottage

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Jackson Street

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Photo of a mid-sized eclectic home office in San Francisco with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Jackson Street

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Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic home office in San Francisco with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Eclectic Home Office Design Ideas with Orange Walls

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.