Small office can pack a lot of design impact. The client wanted a space to read and display baseball memorabilia, with a sophisticated flair.
This is an example of a small transitional home office in Los Angeles with a library, limestone floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and brown walls.

Functional Coastal Home Office

Pamela Neel Interiors

Pamela Neel Interiors
Photo of a small transitional study room in Jacksonville with white walls, limestone floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Emerald Cove

Design Theory Studio

Modern-glam full house design project. Photography by: Jenny Siegwart
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern study room in San Diego with limestone floors, a built-in desk, grey floor and grey walls.

Mark Dziewulski: Lakeside Studio

Mark Dziewulski Architect

This is an example of a large modern study room in San Francisco with white walls, limestone floors, a built-in desk and no fireplace.

Classic Revival

Gryboski Builders Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional study room in Other with limestone floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige walls.

Artists studio in rear extension

User

Gorgeously small rear extension to house artists den with pitched roof and bespoke hardwood industrial style window and french doors. Internally finished with natural stone flooring, painted brick walls, industrial style wash basin, desk, shelves and sash windows to kitchen area. Chris Snook

Executive Home Office

Balboa Design Group

Photo of a large modern home office in San Diego with beige walls, limestone floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Contemporary office cabinetry

Forest Furniture

Steve Pacitti
Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Cheshire with grey walls, limestone floors and a built-in desk.

Custom Luxury Home Office Design

Carino Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Toronto with a library, white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Atherton Residence - Coastal Modern

Da Vinci Marble

Danielle Norheim - Da Vinci Marble
This is an example of a transitional home office in San Francisco with limestone floors.

The Paseos at Magnolia

Martel Interiors & Home Furnishings

Luxury apartments in Riverside. A welcoming space that is current and attractive to young professionals.
Photo of a large transitional home office in Los Angeles with blue walls and limestone floors.

LILYFIELD

Blue Frog Studio

Photo of a large contemporary home studio in Sydney with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

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.

Southwest Mediteranian Farmhouse

Noble Heritage Builders Inc.

Country study room in Other with limestone floors, a freestanding desk, white floor and grey walls.

Grey Home Office Design Ideas with Limestone Floors

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.