Alabaster Paint color and Tricorn Black coffered ceiling
Mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Fresh on the Market

Savori Spaces

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Edmonton with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

CASA G

Starhaūs Arquitectos

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Other with red walls, ceramic floors, a built-in desk, black floor and brick walls.

Classic French Doors at Library Entrance

Dovetail Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Rustic + Reclaimed

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country home studio in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, multi-coloured floor, coffered and brick walls.

Study

Catlin Design

Pecky and clear cypress wood walls, moldings, and arched beam ceiling is the feature of the study. Custom designed cypress cabinetry was built to complement the interior architectural details

Eclectic Home Office

BRNS Design

This eclectic office for two focuses on creating a functional space that creates that wow moment every home needs. when transforming this empty builder-grade room into a home office, we prioritized storage and usability to maximize the available space. A bold and colorful wallpaper was selected to bring the office to life and contrast against the crisp white custom built-in desk and cabinets.

Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Two desks are built in opposite the bed. Original awning windows were restored and are fully functional--not always the case in old houses. Beautiful blue cabinetry provides a nice contrast to the warm wood floors to and gorgeous leather desk chairs.

Кабинет

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises

Sube Interiorismo

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Bilbao with a library, beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Reforma e Interiorismo con detalles en negro

Comodoos Interiores

Mid-sized scandinavian study room in Other with multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Project Mays

Makkan Design

Photo of a small modern study room in Orange County with white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Katy TX Guest Bedroom Office Combo With Murphy Bed

Casa Vilora Interiors

A guest bedroom is transformed to a shared office space. A custom murphy bed for sleeping and built-in desk area for working
Photo of a small eclectic home office in Houston with wallpaper.

Salón despacho de Madrid al cielo

AS Interiorista

Photo of a home office in Madrid with carpet, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Salón despacho de Madrid al cielo

AS Interiorista

Inspiration for a home office in Madrid with carpet, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

A moody monochromatic office with custom built-ins and millwork.
Design ideas for a mid-sized study room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Sophisticated work from home office

Jimena Sarli Interior Design

Vivienda residencial, work from home office, diseñada por el estudio de Interiorismo Jimena Sarli Interior Design Studio | Diseño, Interiorismo y reformas | en Sant Pere de Ribes, entre Sitges y Vilanova i la Geltrù, Garraf, Barcelona.

OFICINAS GRUPO DELAX

DOBLEESE Space&Branding

Inspiration for a mediterranean study room in Valencia with beige walls, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

Proyecto Pizarro

ARAD Estudio

Proyecto de reforma integral en vivienda
Small contemporary study room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor and brick walls.

Newtown Square Home

Sarah Hermans for Sheffield Furniture

Elegant cozy updated traditional home office. With paneling on the walls, bar area, and seating area.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Philadelphia with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

All Wall Treatments 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.