Design ideas for a transitional home office in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Office Niche in Family Room

Benvenuti and Stein

Beautiful open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and an office niche. Norman Sizemore photographer
Midcentury home office in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

Large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Newport Beach Residence | Whole House Remodel

The Bespoke Interior, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Star Wars Home Office

Benning Design Construction

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… A returning client wished to create an office environment that would refuel his childhood and current passion: Star Wars. Creating exhibit-style surroundings to incorporate iconic elements from the epic franchise was key to the success for this home office. A life-sized statue of Harrison Ford’s character Han Solo, a longstanding piece of the homeowner’s collection, is now featured in a custom glass display case is the room’s focal point. The glowing backlit pattern behind the statue is a reference to the floor design shown in the scene featuring Han being frozen in carbonite. The command center is surrounded by iconic patterns custom-designed in backlit laser-cut metal panels. The exquisite millwork around the room was refinished, and porcelain floor slabs were cut in a pattern to resemble the chess table found on the legendary spaceship Millennium Falcon. A metal-clad fireplace with a hidden television mounting system, an iridescent ceiling treatment, wall coverings designed to add depth, a custom-designed desk made by a local artist, and an Italian rocker chair that appears to be from a galaxy, far, far, away... are all design elements that complete this once-in-a-galaxy home office that would make any Jedi proud. Photo Credit: David Duncan Livingston

Richmond Hill

Maxwell + Pinborough Bespoke Furniture

Walnut bookshelves with sliding library ladders and archive storage drawers.
Design ideas for a large traditional home office in London with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

home office

Yama Architecture

custom office, bruce damonte® photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home office in San Francisco with a built-in desk, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and medium hardwood floors.

3350 Serra Road

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern Home Office by Burdge Architects and Associates in Malibu, CA. Berlyn Photography
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a freestanding desk, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Classical Contemporary Residence

Tim Barber Architects

Study within a Classical Contemporary residence in Los Angeles, CA.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Cambridge House

RUHL STUDIO Architects

Photo Courtesy © Keller and Keller
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Boston with a library, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Modern Desert Contemporary Residence

Design Directives, LLC

Executive home office with rich mahogany paneling, modern fireplace, and hardwood floor. This magnificent office has a slab stone fireplace made from floor to ceiling, book-matched Picasso quartzite. The contemporary desk has a polished stainless steel base, a high gloss, fully filled finish top, and a leather inset. Both the chair and the desk are from Dakota Jackson. Interior design by Susie Hersker and Elaine Ryckman. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/desert-contemporary/

West Vancouver Modern

PLACE architect ltd.

Krishna Neale
Photo of a contemporary study room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Westlake Modern

M the Builders

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Contemporary Home Office

Large contemporary study room in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.

Highgate

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

See https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/ for more details.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Built in bookshelves with LED and dry bar
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Austin with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Two Creeks

KA DesignWorks

David Marlow Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige walls and brown floor.

Emory

Walker Architecture

Inspiration for a small modern study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Waterfront Shingle Style in Old Greenwich

Thompson Raissis Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in New York with a library, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown walls and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Corner Fireplace and a Ribbon Fireplace

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.