Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY Paul Warchol Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, black floor, a library, brown walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Library/Office.
Mid-sized contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Gentleman's Study

Reed & Acanthus Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in New Orleans with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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Никитина Вера

Никитина Вера
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in Saint Petersburg with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Livingspaces

Metarch Photography

Nathan Spotts
Photo of a traditional home office in Charlotte with a library, brown walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

New Canaan Design

Shelley Morris Interiors

Library off of the entrance on main floor next to office.
Photo of a large traditional home office in New York with a library and brown walls.

Southampton Builders- Luxury Custom Home in St. Charles Illinois

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Paul Schlismann Photography - Courtesy of Jonathan Nutt- Southampton Builders LLC
Photo of a large traditional home office in Chicago with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Park Chateau

WL Kitchen & Home

Library area at the Park Chateau.
This is an example of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Holmby Hills Residence

lauri morrison studio

Photo of a traditional home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Hardwood Floors

Palazzi Bros

Design ideas for a large traditional home office in Toronto with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a library and no fireplace.

Residence at Creighton Farms

Della Monica Studios, Architecture & Interiors

Library with built-ins and paneled walls
Large traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown walls and brown floor.

Mercier Library/Office Project

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Kansas City with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Elegant Re-Imagined Estate

Brian Ross Luxury Real Estate Broker Associate

Home Office
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Miami with a library, brown walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Greenwich, CT III

Rayon Richards Photography

Photo of a traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Dark Blue Cabinetry & Book Shelving

Grovewood Joinery

Dark blue cabinetry and book shelving for a study area.
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in London with a library, brown walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Gentleman's Study

Reed & Acanthus Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in New Orleans with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cantabrica Estates

Vicki Kaplan, Arizona Best Real Estate

Cantabrica Estates is a private gated community located in North Scottsdale. Spec home available along with build-to-suit and incredible view lots. For more information contact Vicki Kaplan at Arizona Best Real Estate Spec Home Built By: LaBlonde Homes Photography by: Leland Gebhardt

Rye Beach Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

Relish in the splendor of a beautifully stained library where American cherry wood paneling, parades around walls, deep jambs, glazed openings, custom built-in bookcases, a hidden doorway, and a lavish mantel with the abstracted lapstrake hull of wooden sailboat. James Merrell Photography

Endsleigh

Mr & Mrs Smith

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in London with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Central Park Deco

Randall Architects

Photo: Amy Braswell Furniture & Window Treatments: Joanna Frank, I.D.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Chicago with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Library and Brown Walls

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.