A transitional lounge setting,
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Toronto with a built-in desk, white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brick walls.

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.

White Loft Home Office with Floating Shelves

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Custom-designed home office • Custom designed desk + floating citrine wall shelves • Decorative accessory styling • Carpet Tiles - Flor • Task Chair - Herman Miller Aeron • Floor lamp - Pablo Pardo • Large round wall clock - provided by the client • Round white side table - provided by the client

Vintage Revival

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

Photo of a small transitional study room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper and brick walls.

Дом для работы

АР-КА бюро - Илона Болейшиц, Игорь Орлов

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial study room in Moscow with red walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and brick walls.

Duplex, centre historique de Toulouse

design d'S-pace

Large industrial study room in Toulouse with white walls, brick walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

KHAIRMAX, 90 Fonthill Road, London, N4 3HT. Barber Shop

Fourways ML

Inspiration for a modern home office in London with brick walls.

Snow White Limestone Floor and Steps

International Marble

Snow White Limestone Floor and Steps
Inspiration for a large modern home studio with white walls, limestone floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk, white floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Ocean view from the Great Room at the Sea House

PH Furniture

Keeping the focus on the beauty of its setting, PH furniture finds itself at home in Sea House. PH Lounge Chair, PH Chair, PH Lounge Table and PH Desk. Luxurious storage in the PH Cabinet, pictured at right.

Art Studio

Studio Jung

Art studio of Balwyn Residence
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Melbourne with white walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and brick walls.

Modern Luxe - Shreveport

Lo LA Design

Mid-sized modern home studio in New Orleans with white walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and brick walls.

Study Room

Red Land Design

Keeping original elements whenever possible is key in a Tudor home. To have a fresh makeover, we decorate with antiques décor and furniture.
Small traditional study room in Other with white walls, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and brick walls.

Кабинет на балконе

GRIVA

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Moscow with white walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and brick walls.

Brintons Carpet Remnants

Designer Carpet

Brintons Bell Twist Moonstone Images are copyright of Brintons.
Photo of a large traditional study room in Other with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and brick walls.

Vom Waschraum ins Atelier

FirG IC & TimaljEpoxiART

Wenn der Waschraum ein Arbeitsplatz wird. Die Substanz erlaubte solch einen Waschraum nicht mehr und wollte noch ein Nutzen bekommen. Mit wenig viel erreichen. Doch durch viel ein wenig hervor heben. Der Kehrwert bringt oft Mehrwehrt!!

Новый Петербург

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and brick walls.

Grey Home Office Design Ideas with Brick 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 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.