Design ideas for a country home office in Denver with beige walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Загородный дом в Подмосковье

Салахова Дина

Inspiration for a country home office in Moscow with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, wood, brown walls, brown floor and wood walls.

Lonesomeville Pottery Studio & ADU

Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist

Photo of a country home office in Portland with beige walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, exposed beam, wood and wood walls.

Croasdaile Residence

Carrie Moore Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary study room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wood.

Entertainer's Oasis

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

Malvern Home Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo of a transitional home office in Philadelphia with a freestanding desk, wallpaper and wood.

Small Home Office Update

Tunde Decor, LLC

This room used to be a small playroom that the client wanted to use as a home office. We managed to make it beautiful and functional with a small sofa for relaxing or receiving guests.

Oxford Place Dream Home

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Dallas with white walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor, vaulted and wood.

Modern Writing Studio in Lush Backyard

Tracy A. Stone Architect

The interior of the studio features space for working, hanging out, and a small loft for catnaps.
Inspiration for a small industrial home studio in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, wood and brick walls.

интерьер квартиры 130 квм г. Новосибирск

Студия 3D дизайн-бюро

Mid-sized traditional study room in Novosibirsk with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Red Hills Residence

Scott Edwards Architecture

Modern home office in Portland with concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, wood and panelled walls.

Lago-a-Lago Palm Beach Contemporary

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

Inspiration for a contemporary study room in Miami with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Jewel Bay

Bigfork Builders, Inc.

Photo of a traditional study room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Рабочий кабинет

Александр Казаченко | Do Buro

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Moscow with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Home Remodel | Family & Living Room Designs & Builds - Laguna Beach

The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized home office in Orange County with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

National Bank Of Ethiopia

Zekariyas Mengistu

This is an example of an expansive modern home office in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, wood and panelled walls.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Virginia St Townhome

Fratelli Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Houston with a library, blue walls, marble floors, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

The Custom Tudor at Manor Park

Mitchell & Best Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in DC Metro with wood, exposed beam, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and blue walls.

Mediterranean Home Office

This is an example of a mediterranean study room in Phoenix with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered, wood and wallpaper.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Freestanding Desk and Wood

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.