Waterfront Shingle Style in Old Greenwich

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.

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.

Light and shadows

Barbara Brown Photography

Light and shadows enhance the subtle variations of color and texture. Barbara Brown Photography
Inspiration for a transitional study room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Annandale 2019

Sartorial Interiors

Unique slide out desk!
Inspiration for a small eclectic study room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

White Transitional Kitchen Makeover: Italian-Inspired with Brass Accents & Stain

Boss Design Center

Photo of an expansive home office in DC Metro with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

2774

Pamela Foster & Associates, Inc.

This is a good photo of the space designed for the printer, which pulls out, but can be closed up when not in use. Pamela Foster
Large traditional study room in Atlanta with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and a corner fireplace.

Updated Historic Mediterranean Home in Berkeley

Georgina Rice & Co.

David Duncan Livingston
Photo of an expansive mediterranean study room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Art Collector's Apartment

Pure Interior Design by Stine Hollesen

Photo of a large transitional home office in Other with grey walls, a library, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Seis Lago Renovation

Linda Fritschy Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Home Study, Guildford

Home Interior Design

floating curved plywood desk and shelving
Inspiration for a small scandinavian study room in Surrey with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and planked wall panelling.

Las Tunas

Robert Taylor and Associates

Mid-sized beach style study room in Santa Barbara with carpet, a freestanding desk, beige floor, beige walls, a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

RJE Home

Exciting Lighting and Home Decor

This is a cozy loft office/study, perfect for sitting by the fire and reading a good book! Photo by Stacie Baragiola
Design ideas for a mid-sized country study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Ambler Modern Rooms

Stimmel Consulting Group

Design ideas for a large modern study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Estudio en un ático

Aditum Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cherry library

Vicente Burin Architects

robert grant
This is an example of a small traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Zen Home Office

MLB Design Group

Murphy bed lowered.
Photo of an asian home office in Seattle with cork floors, a built-in desk, a corner fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Peerless

Rockridge Building Company

Bob Winsett Photography
This is an example of a country study room in Denver with dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a freestanding desk.

APARTAMENT ZT TUROPARC

Jordi Miralles Fotografia

Jordi Miralles fotografia
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Barcelona with a library, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Corner 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.