Sophisticated colors in an Alamo Heights home

The design team at Bel Atelier selected lovely, sophisticated colors throughout the spaces in this elegant Alamo Heights home. Home office painted in Benjamin Moore's 2127-40 Wolf Gray

Posthaste in a Shirtwaist: Home Office

Tamara Day Design

Study room in Kansas City with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Transitional Transformation

Bohannon Design Team

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

The Windsor

Nathan Homes LLC

Design ideas for a traditional study room in Omaha with black walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and decorative wall panelling.

Young Rd Residence

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and decorative wall panelling.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

The homeowner's office, set in a moody monochromatic blue, features extensive custom millwork including glass-front cabinetry with cremone bolts.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Copper Ridge Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This study also boasts a secret door :)
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Кабинет как у Шерлока

Студия дизайна интерьера Ольги Егуповой

кабинет в классическом английском стиле придуман для любителя Шерлока Холмса.Я постаралась создать атмосферу,не копируя конкретных деталей кабинета этого легендарного литературного героя.

2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element Under $30,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Realty Restoration, LLC, With team member Twelve Stones Designs, Austin, Texas, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner Residential Interior Element Under $30,000

Home Office

Tim Barber Architects

Traditional home studio in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Verano Home Office

Jamie Naugle Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Home Office

Laurie Mattson Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, coffered and wood walls.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Modern Gas Insert Fireplace

Dovetail Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Bring it on BURR

kellydesigns

Mid-sized traditional study room in New York with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Hampton Place Home Office

Octagon Developments

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Surrey with grey walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor and wallpaper.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

Design ideas for a large beach style study room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Large country study room in New York with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and wallpaper.

San Francisco Moody Study

Atelier Oleana

We created this stunning moody library lounge inspired by the client's love of British Cigar Rooms. We used pattern, texture and moody hues to bring out the feel of the library and used the gorgeous Tom Dixon lamp, Restoration Hardware contemporary writing desk, client's gorgeous folk indian painting, and custom cabinetry to give the library/study a very modern yet classical feel!

Wilmette Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Devon Grace Interiors designed a modern and moody home office, and we opted to sweep a dramatic navy blue paint across the walls and custom built-ins.

All Wall Treatments 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.