Mid-sized contemporary home office in Orange County with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Executive Home Office

Lynda Bittner Home Interiors, LLC

Mid-sized traditional study room in Baltimore with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Colonia Del Sol

Within Studio LLC

Custom cabinets for a home office made of gorgeous local Mesquite wood. This is a custom home that was designed and built by a super Tucson team. We remember walking on the dirt lot thinking of what would one day grow from the Tucson desert. We could not have been happier with the result. This home has a Southwest feel with a masculine transitional look. We used many regional materials and our custom millwork was mesquite. The home is warm, inviting, and relaxing. The interior furnishings are understated so as to not take away from the breathtaking desert views. The floors are stained and scored concrete and walls are a mixture of plaster and masonry. Christopher Bowden Photography http://christopherbowdenphotography.com/

Sylvan Park Historic Renovation

Maker Construction

Photo of a transitional home office in Nashville with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Mexican Home Project

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Custom Luxury Home with a Mexican inpsired style by Fratantoni Interior Designers! Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more inspirational photos!

NW HOMES

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This is an example of a contemporary home office in Portland with a brick fireplace surround.

Discovery Ridge

Lara Hontzias Interior Design

This home was a total renovation overhaul! I started working with this wonderful family a couple of years ago on the exterior and it grew from there! Exterior, full main floor, full upper floor and bonus room all renovated by the time we were done. The addition of wood beams, hardwood flooring and brick bring depth and warmth to the house. We added a lot of different lighting throughout the house. Lighting for art, accent and task lighting - there is no shortage now. Herringbone and diagonal tile bring character along with varied finishes throughout the house. We played with different light fixtures, metals and textures and we believe the result is truly amazing! Basement next?

Private residence in French Empire Style interior design by Aristo Artisans Co

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION & RESIDENCE OWNER’S REVIEW My husband and I came across some of Alex Sukhomlinov’s beautifully handcrafted pieces of “Décor” at an antique shop in Vancouver about 4 years ago. We were so impressed with his work that we set up an appointment to meet him at his studio. At that time, we were setting up law offices in Vancouver and were looking for items to add to the overall ‘Old World Charm’ to accompany several French Empire Antiques we had brought up from L.A. His abilities as an artist and a master craftsman were matched equally by his passion and vision for what we were looking for. Thrilled with the finished offices we then invited him to our home in Cochrane, Alberta and that is when we let him have free reign on designing our library décor and add finishing touches to our living room. We have had several world-renowned artists and many world travellers to our home since the completion of Alex’s work. The overall comments are: THIS IS IN CANADA??? THIS IS BETTER THAN ANY MANSION I’VE EVER BEEN TO!! THIS BLOWS NAPOLEAN’S LIBRARY OUT OF THE WATER!! THIS IS BETTER THAN VERSAILLES!! We are pleased to pass on any photos or answer any questions prospective clients may have. Alex was very easy and accommodating to work with. He takes enormous pride in his work. There is NO ONE ELSE that can do what he does. He creates Masterpieces that are so worthy of his time and effort. We are very honoured to have him contribute to our beautiful home and look forward to future projects with him. Janet Munro and Patrick Fagan

Modern Farmhouse

Booth & Williams

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style study room in Atlanta with dark hardwood floors, white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Private Residence

Sloane Design Group

Mid-sized traditional home office in Boston with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

West Mobile Renovation

Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects

West Mobile Renovation
Mid-sized contemporary home office in Other with medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Transitional Contemporary Extensive Remodel (including kitchen and bath) NC

Carol Carter Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Nashville with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Brookline Rejuvenation

Oak Hill Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized study room in Boston with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk, black floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing

FCI London

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with grey walls, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, brick walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

East London Cottage

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Small traditional home studio in London with grey walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Pasadena Modern Ranch

Graceful Habitats

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey walls.

Living Rooms

Teague Hunziker Photography

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Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Los Angeles with a freestanding desk, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Discovery Ridge

Lara Hontzias Interior Design

Home Library

Diane Hasso Studios

Our home library project has the appeal of a 1920's smoking room minus the smoking. With it's rich walnut stained panels, low coffer ceiling with an original specialty treatment by our own Diane Hasso, to custom built-in bookshelves, and a warm fireplace addition by Benchmark Wood Studio and Mike Schaap Builders.

Modern Farmhouse

Booth & Williams

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style study room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Shiplap Home Office Design Ideas with a Brick Fireplace Surround

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.