Inspiration for an expansive contemporary study room in Las Vegas with a freestanding desk and grey floor.

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
This is an example of an expansive traditional home office in Houston with a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and white walls.

Whitfield Ave

Building Solutions and Design, Inc

Photo credit: Charles-Ryan Barber Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design: Eliana Rokach Staging: Carolyn Greco at Meredith Baer Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc.

Transitional Lawndale

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Chicago with grey walls, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and medium hardwood floors.

Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC

Bloodfire Studios LLC

This is a million dollar renovation with addition in Marietta Country Club, Georgia. This was a $10,000 photography project with drone stills and video capture.

Beverly Hills Post and Beam Mid-Century

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white walls and beige floor.

The Custom Tudor at Manor Park

Mitchell & Best Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in DC Metro with wood, exposed beam, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and blue walls.

Serene and Bright White and Blue Home Office

My Bespoke Room

Photo of a large scandinavian home office in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Comfortable and Collected

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Office

Fascella Construction

This historic barn has been revitalized into a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation. With its rustic charm preserved and infused with contemporary design elements, the space offers a unique blend of old-world character and modern functionality.

High Fashion Home in The Woodlands

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This cozy reading space dramatically changed when the cabinetry was stained a dark ebony from a light beech color. It instantly became the perfect spot to curl up and read a book with a beautiful view to the outside. A cow hide rug under some soft velvet chairs mixed with the warm dark walls create the perfect sanctuary. Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors Inc. Photo Credit: Daniel Angulo www.danielangulo.com Builder: Kichi Creek Builders

Office Lounge Area

Tim Barber Architects

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Design ideas for a large traditional study room in San Francisco with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Relocated Family Oasis

Regarding Design

The scenic village of Mountain Brook Alabama, known for its hills, scenic trails and quiet tree-lined streets. The family found a charming traditional 2-story brick house that was newly built. The trick was to make it into a home. How the family would move throughout the home on a daily basis was the guiding principle in creating dedicated spots for crafting, homework, two separate offices, family time and livable outdoor space that is used year round. Out of the chaos of relocation, an oasis emerged. Leveraging a simple white color palette, layers of texture, organic materials and an occasional pop of color, a sense of polished comfort comes to life.

French Inspired Classical Kitchen

Riddle Construction & Design

This beautiful kitchen evokes a Joie de vivre with its vaulted ceilings, rustic beam and soothing blend of materials. The LaCanche range and custom VentAHood are paired with painted cabinetry, quartz countertops and herringbone marble tile. Waterstone faucets and Hudson Valley pendants add the perfect accent touch. The adjacent dining room features a decorative built in hutch for serving and additional storage. A side alcove includes handy desks with a cozy center window seat.

Contemporary Home Office

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Sacramento with white walls, concrete floors and a freestanding desk.

Design New England Magazine “Gathering Place"

GIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Expansive traditional home office in Boston with a freestanding desk.

Beachfront James Bond

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Built by SoCalContractor.com
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

New Old Stock - Off Grid Shipping Container Dwellings

Storstac Inc.

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Inspiration for a small modern home studio in Toronto.

Den

Windstone Partners

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Houston with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Formal Study

Homes by Design

This formal study is the perfect setting for a home office. Large wood panels and molding give this room a warm and inviting feel. The gas fireplace adds a touch of class as you relax while reading a good book or listening to your favorite music.

Green 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 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 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 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 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.