All Fireplaces Home Office Design Ideas with a Freestanding Desk

A John Kraemer & Sons home on Lake Minnetonka's Smithtown Bay. Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a traditional home office in Minneapolis with a corner fireplace and a freestanding desk.

ARCADIA MODERN CLEAN

Kimberley Kay Interiors

THIS BOSS BABAES OFFICE IS GLAM AND EXTRA FINE. WITH BLACK WALLS AND WHITE TRIM SURROUNDING GIVES THAT EXTRA DRAMA.
Modern home office in Phoenix with black walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

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MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Transitional home office in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Rustic Luxe Man Cave

Bolen Designs

This client wanted a place he could work, watch his favorite sports and movies, and also entertain. A gorgeous rustic luxe man cave (media room and home office) for an avid hunter and whiskey connoisseur. Rich leather and velvet mixed with cement and industrial piping fit the bill, giving this space the perfect blend of masculine luxury with plenty of space to work and play.

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Boswell Construction

Powder Blue Home Office Wainscotting Saker Style Hand distressed Oaks #buildboswell
Photo of a large beach style study room in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a tile fireplace surround and grey walls.

Grosse Pointe, Lakeshore Home

Scott Shuptrine Interiors

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Large traditional study room in Detroit with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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The Berman Building Co.

Design ideas for a traditional home office in Other with carpet, a corner fireplace, a freestanding desk and a library.

Kiawah Island

Hughes Design Associates

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Charleston with a tile fireplace surround, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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This custom built-in library that doubles as a home office becomes an intimate space with the use of rich dark woods and gold accents. Wood floors thoughtfully laid bring attention to the marble encased fireplace.

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Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

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This is an example of a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Chalet Interiors

Chalet

Chalet Interiors
Traditional home office in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Seventy Laurel Road

Kane Development Corporation

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.

Campden Hill

Fresh home builders UK LTD

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Dana Point Custom Home

Corbin Reeves Construction

Inspiration for a mediterranean study room in Orange County with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Tudor Revival Estate

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Steven Dewall
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

DuPont Circle

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Jesse Snyder
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Cleveland with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper and wood walls.

Des Moines, IA - Remodel

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with black walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Bayswater Family Home

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Formal Study Area Nick Smith Photography
Traditional study room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

All Fireplaces Home Office Design Ideas with a Freestanding Desk

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.