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Design ideas for a mid-sized modern study room in Austin with grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Cheryl Holmes Design

Lux House Staging

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in San Diego with white walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Provincial Library

Strohmaier Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Other with a library, beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Raywood

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

Images: Maria Savelieva
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic home studio in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

Peaceful, Eclectic Highgate Flat - 300 square feet

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Photos by Jack Allan Changed out light fixtures, repurposed shelving, and added vintage frames, horseshoe, and brass rack. Painted doors, skirting, and inside of closet. Most furniture and decor secondhand aside from sofa. Custom laptop desk built from a pallet found around the corner, mounted to the wall with addition of a hairpin leg and reclaimed trim. No powertools! Tufted leather chair (dumpster find) was cleaned, repaired, restuffed, disassembled, and reglued. White 50s side table was repainted.

Hunters Hill House - Boronia Park by StudioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

Custom joinery, study desk with open book shelf and grey laminate cupboards with a printer hidden behind doors.
Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

Philadelphia Office

Stimmel Consulting Group

Large modern study room in Philadelphia with brown walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

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KELUN

Design ideas for a modern study room in Other with grey walls, plywood floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

Minyama Home Office

RJP Design and Decor

Photo of a mid-sized modern study room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and black floor.

Custom Home in Vega

New Life Homes Inc.

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Photo of a mid-sized modern study room in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, black floor and no fireplace.

Shingle Style Showcase

Gryboski Builders Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Royal Troon Kitchen Renovation

KASAY CONSTRUCTION LLC

Small traditional study room in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

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The Cabinetshop of South Florida

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Mid-sized contemporary study room in Miami with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Coolidge Hill Renovation

Sam Kachmar Architects

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Boston with white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Pelican Waters Build

Milner Construction Group

Phil Neilsen
Inspiration for a contemporary study room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and black floor.

Silla Coconut

Nativa Interiorismo

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Mexico City with white walls, a built-in desk and black floor.

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Ruth Duke Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with blue walls, a built-in desk and black floor.

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Yantram Animation Studio

Yantram has design the office having such good space with extensive white desk and revolving chair, also wall mounted lighting.
Photo of a large modern study room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in desk, black floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Omega Cabinetry: Built-In Desk

MasterBrand Cabinets

Photo of a traditional study room with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

Privatkunde in Waiblingen

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Stuttgart with brown walls, linoleum floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Built-in Desk and Black Floor

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.