Blue and white floral wallpaper are the backdrop for this home office with white open storage shelving. A contemporary gray office chair compliments the accessories.

Bright Eclectic Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

Custom cabinetry design elevates this compact office space! The built-in upper cabinets include two open shelves to display pictures and other display items while the lower cabinets are integrated into the desk and include drawers of different depths.

Jackson Street

User

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

Sanibel Island

Regan Wood Photography

Inspiration for an asian study room in Miami with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Proyecto decoración despacho en Sant Cugat del Vallés

Victoria Interiors. Estudio-tienda

Diseño de despacho acogedor y romántico. Papel de pared colorido con estampado de flores. Sillón terciopelo para la relajación, con un punto de luz para momentos de lectura. Espació de almacenamiento suficiente para material de trabajo. Mobiliario diseñado con color blanco mate y tiradores dorados que acentúan un toque moderno y personal. Toda el diseño de decoración respira personalidad, ligereza, elegancia y calidez.

Overland Park Remodel

Picture KC

Samantha Ward
Mid-sized traditional home office in Kansas City with multi-coloured walls, carpet and grey floor.

Hillsborough, Colonial Family Home

Christine Sheldon Design

Design ideas for a transitional home office in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Redmond Craft Studio

Riddle Construction & Design

Large island serves dual purpose for cutting area and storage
Large traditional home office in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Custom Study

Joanna Baruk Design Studio Ltd.

Design ideas for a traditional study room in Other with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Coral Home Office

BGI Design

Design by Barbara Gilbert Interiors in Dallas, TX. Our client wanted a home office that was girly, colorful and functional. Using a coral patterned wallpaper warmed up the walls and makes a great back drop for the furniture and artwork.

ARMONIE - Progettazione e Ristrutturazione - Roma, Quartiere Trieste

Gruppo Castaldi - Architetti, Imprese, Artigiani

Una stanza pensata per gli ospiti e a uso studio, decorata con la carta da parati disegnata da Fornasetti.
Modern home studio in Rome with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

An Extension with Traditional Interior Design

Nic Antony Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Essex with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, multi-coloured walls, a standard fireplace and a library.

Tribal Office

Contemporary study room in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Mount Pleasant Ion Eccentric

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

Transitional home office in Charleston with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Lakeside Farmhouse

David Charlez Designs

Home office with built ins and a great view - Photo by Sky Definition
Inspiration for a mid-sized country study room in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor and multi-coloured walls.

The Bellmont in Westcliffe

Pahlisch Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Portland with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Modern Development Hammersmith- oriental style

MK Photography

Maciek kolodziejski
This is an example of an asian study room in London with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Art on the wall

Inkiostro Bianco

Artists wallcovering collection 2016/17 by Inkiostro Bianco - Artista Giuseppe Iasparra
Small eclectic home studio in Bologna with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Mountain Brook Cottage

Christopher Architecture & Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Birmingham with multi-coloured walls and a built-in desk.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

A glass slider on barn door hardware allows the sewing and craft room to receive natural light from the windows, but maintain a sense of privacy when used. The bold ceiling color was inspired by the client's choice of fun wallpaper for her sewing, crafting and gift-wrapping space.

Grey Home Office Design Ideas with Multi-coloured 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.