Photo of a large contemporary study room in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Industrial Ranch House

Sarah Carr Design

Inspiration for a large industrial home studio in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Misc. Spaces

Superior Home Improvement

This is an example of a transitional home office in Omaha with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Chevy Chase - Mid Century

$Teass \ Warren Architects$ Teass \ Warren Architects

This is an example of a small midcentury study room in DC Metro with white walls, slate floors, a built-in desk and vaulted.

Mission Viejo - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Inspiration for a small transitional study room in Orange County with white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

The House in Silver Spring

Katie Carlin Interiors

Photo of a transitional home office in Baltimore with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Contemporary Home Renovation

Ryan Rosene Photography

Office nook under stairway.
Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Princeton | 2019

Coats Homes

Photo of a contemporary home office in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Genius, smooth operating, space saving furniture that seamlessly transforms from desk, to shelving, to murphy bed without having to move much of anything and allows this room to change from guest room to a home office in a snap. The original wood ceiling, curved feature wall, and windows were all restored back to their original condition.

VANNE - Rénovation d'une maison de ville

Julien Bricout Architecte

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and vaulted.

Curved Corner Floating Shelves with Under Cabinet Lighting above Desk

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and vaulted.

Red Vault Audio

Sonic-Space LLC

This is an example of a contemporary home studio in Portland Maine with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

The Novella Signature Shed: Chickadee 206 Office Studio - Working Detail

Novell Design Build & Novella Outdoors

Expand your home with a personal office, study space or creative studio -- without the hassle of a major renovation. This is your modern workspace. ------------ Available for installations across Metro Vancouver. View the full collection of Signature Sheds here: https://www.novellaoutdoors.com/the-novella-signature-sheds ------------ View this model at our contactless open house: https://calendly.com/novelldb/novella-outdoors-contactless-open-house?month=2021-03

She Shed Backyard Office

Doolittle Design Co.

Working from home doesn't need to be stressful. We recently helped a working mother outfit her “She Shed” ADU with a backyard office. We used white oak to complement her flooring and super-matte laminate for the drawer fronts. Now she has her own little sanctuary where she can focus on her career.

Home Office Niche

Benvenuti and Stein

Multifunctional space combines a sitting area, dining space and office niche. The vaulted ceiling adds to the spaciousness and the wall of windows streams in natural light. The natural wood materials adds warmth to the room and cozy atmosphere. Photography by Norman Sizemore

His Library Office

Provanti Designs, Inc

When working from home, he wants to be surrounded by personal comforts and corporate functionality. For this avid book reader and collector, he wishes his office to be amongst his books. As an executive, he sought the same desk configuration that is in his corporate office, albeit a smaller version. The library office needed to be built exactly to his specifications and fit well within the home.

His Library Office

Provanti Designs, Inc

Chevy Chase - Mid Century

$Teass \ Warren Architects$ Teass \ Warren Architects

Inspiration for a small midcentury study room in DC Metro with white walls, slate floors, a built-in desk and vaulted.

Contemporary Luxury on the Lake in Deephaven

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary study room in Minneapolis with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Home Office, two story New Orleans new construction, Man Cave, reading room, bookshelf, classic hollywood, chandelier

Home Office Design Ideas with a Built-in Desk and Vaulted

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.