This is an example of a transitional home office in New York with grey walls and a corner fireplace.

Study nook, barn doors, timber lining, oak flooring, timber shelves, vaulted ceiling, timber beams, exposed trusses, cheminees philippe,
Photo of a small contemporary study room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in desk, vaulted and panelled walls.

GRANGE YARD

MTA Architecture & Design

MTA
Design ideas for a small contemporary home studio in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a built-in desk.

Garden Tower

TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE

The conversation with our clients began with their request to replace an office and storage shed at their urban nursery. In short time the project grew to include an equipment storage area, ground floor office and a retreat on the second floor. This elevated sitting area captures breezes and provides views to adjacent greenhouses and nursery yards. The wood stove from the original shed heats the ground floor office. An open Rumford fireplace warms the upper sitting area. The exterior materials are cedar and galvanized roofing. Interior materials include douglas fir, stone, raw steel and concrete. Bruce Forster Photography

Executive Suite

Ann Maguire Design

A space where contemporary and rustic meet. This executive suite is a detached home office fully equipped to work a full day, while also accommodating the occasional visit from the family. This space ties together many strong wood tones to reinforce the rustic history of this repurposed barn. There is an active wood stove in place that further emphasizes the rustic comfort of the space. Working and playing in here, while being soothed by the warm design, has far exceeded the expectations of this bonus room. It is now officially an extension of the home.

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.

Квартира в историческом центре петербурга

oneione interiors

В кабинет ведёт скрытая дверь из гостиной. Это личное пространство собственника, в котором располагаются рабочее место с видом на храм, большой книжный стеллаж со встроенной системой хранения, проектор выпадающим экраном, камин и винный бар. Последний расположен в бывшем дверном проёме с армированной кирпичной кладкой, который ведёт на парадную лестницу. Пол вокруг мраморного камина украшен встроенной в паркет старинной чугунной плиткой которой в 19 веке отделывались полы мануфактур и фабрик. Камин отделан бразильским мрамором с красивым завораживающим узором. Настоящая честерсфилдская мебель из натуральной кожи - напоминает о бывшем Английском посольстве. Стену над диваном украшает оригинальная историческая карта Италии 19 века, привезённая а Апенинского полуострова. На потолке сохранена историческая лепнина, которая перекрашена в черный матовый цвет. В мебель встроена акустика домашнего кинотеатра, экран опускается с верхней части шкафа. Задняя часть стеллажа дополнительно подсвечена чтобы подчеркнуть рельеф кирпича.

Free Standing Wood Burning Stove

KraftMaster Renovations

Freestanding wood stove with a decorative wood rack for convenience, but also adds character. Photography by Chris Veith
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home studio in New York with grey walls, slate floors, a wood stove and a freestanding desk.

London Fields

Uncommon Projects Ltd

This is an example of a small eclectic home office in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and brown floor.

MAISON A

Planter le Décor

Inspiration for a small scandinavian home office in Paris with a library, white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove and grey floor.

Luxurious Spanish Colonial – Malibu

Lewin Wertheimer

Inspiration for a home office in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Rustic Home Office

Inspiration for a country study room in Philadelphia with grey walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding 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.

Our Work

Cathy Lynch Interior Design

Photo of a small country study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Contemporary Islington Home Renovation and Garden Studio

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Ripplevale Grove is our monochrome and contemporary renovation and extension of a lovely little Georgian house in central Islington. We worked with Paris-based design architects Lia Kiladis and Christine Ilex Beinemeier to delver a clean, timeless and modern design that maximises space in a small house, converting a tiny attic into a third bedroom and still finding space for two home offices - one of which is in a plywood clad garden studio.

Garden Office in Bristol

MOSS Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian home studio in Other with a wood stove and a built-in desk.

North Shore Contemporary

Janet McCann Design

Photo of a large traditional home office in Chicago with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Updated work/relax space

Olson & Jones Construction, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Woodbury Lane

Anne Becker Design

Jeff Allen
Large transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Maison de ville, Paris 20

Anabel Messens Architecte

Large contemporary home office in Paris with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove and grey floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Corner Fireplace and a Wood Stove

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.