French Country ASID Showcase - Notre Belle Maison

Miro Dvorscak Peterson Hombuilders, Inc. CLR Design Services, Inc
Inspiration for a large transitional home studio in Houston with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Fireplace Built-Ins

PSI Tops | Plastic Specialties Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Salt Lake City with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Coronado Country Club

Bungalow 56

Samantha Goh Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in San Diego with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Custom Color Home Office

Creative Storage

The perfect combination of functional office and decorative cabinetry. The soft gray is a serene palette for a working environment. Two work surfaces allow multiple people to work at the same time if desired. Every nook and cranny is utilized for a functional use.

Conyers Colonial

Significant Homes LLC

This is an example of a large traditional study room in New York with carpet, a corner fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown walls, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

Library

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

Large contemporary home office in Other with a library, beige walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Our work

C.A. Nelson Architecture Group, LLC

Photo of a large traditional study room in Dallas with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a wood fireplace surround.

Main Line Industrial Chic Manse

JAB Design Group

Halkin Mason Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Philadelphia with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Gorgeous Grasscloth!!

Paper Moon Painting

Fabulous home office with walls covered in dark blue grasscloth. Photo by Matthew Niemann
Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Austin with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Pops of color in artwork on custom designed cabinets

CLR Design Services, Inc.

DM Photography
Mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Vivienda en Madrid

Andina & Tapia

Photos: Belen Imaz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Madrid with a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, ceramic floors, a stone fireplace surround and white walls.

East Orlando Modern

Evolution A/V

Inspiration for a large modern study room in Orlando with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Stratford Treehouse

Eppright Homes, LLC

Andrew Pogue Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a freestanding desk and a concrete fireplace surround.

Forbes Capretto of Western New York

Kim Smith Photo

© Kim Smith Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Victorian Farmhouse

Portfolio Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Smith-Corderilla Mountain Modern

Patti Dixon Design

"River runs through" custom desk for two which hides computer cords. Custom bookshelf combines steel, wood with geometric design surround gas fireplace.

North Shore Residence

Wade Weissmann Architecture

This classic yet cozy den combines rich wood panelling with vaulted wood ceilings and builtin book shelves.
Large traditional study room in Milwaukee with brown walls, carpet, a built-in desk, multi-coloured floor and a standard fireplace.

Maison C, Bois Colombes

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Olivier Chabaud
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a built-in desk.

Upper Saddle River

MITERBOX

Mid-sized traditional study room in New York with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Maidenhead Renovation

David Aldrich Designs Ltd

Ex.Office space renovated into home office, library and snug. Design, sourcing and project management by David Aldrich Designs Ltd. Building work by Maidenhead Design and Build. Cabinetry by Creative Woodwork. Photographs by Chris Snook Photography

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.