Grand Traditional Interior Decor in Wayne, IL

Eric Hausman
Photo of a large traditional home office in Chicago with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and a library.

High-End Home Office

MasterWorks Custom Cabinets, LLC

Study/Library in beautiful Sepele Mahogany, raised panel doors, true raised panel wall treatment, coffered ceiling.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Raleigh with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, a library and brown walls.

Shirley Master Suite with Private Library

Kevin McManamon Interior Design

The master suite includes a private library freshly paneled in crotch mahogany. Heavy draperies are 19th-century French tapestry panels. The formal fringed sofa is Stark's Old World line and is upholstered in Stark fabric. The desk, purchased at auction, is chinoiserie on buried walnut.

Saint Louis Penthouse

Alan E Brainerd Interiors Inc

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Orlando with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

An Addition and Renovation to a Private Residence in Anderson, Ohio

Sally Noble Architect, LLC

New re-purposed home office with new built in storage. Photo by Sally Noble.
Photo of an expansive traditional home office in Cincinnati with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a library and brown walls.

Country Manor

The Blind Side Home Furnishings, Inc.

This room is an addition to a stately colonial. The client's requested that the room reflect an old English library. The stained walnut walls and ceiling reinforce that age old feel. Each of the hand cut ceiling medallions reflect a personal milestone of the owners life. www.press1photos.com

Redlands Avenue

Reuter Homes

Traditional home office in Orange County with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Pacific Heights Transformations

JayJeffers

JDG undertook a complete transformation of this family residence, taking it from bleak to chic. The space marries custom furnishings, fabulous art and vintage pieces, showcasing them against graphic pops of pattern and color. Photos by Matthew Millman

Calistoga Barn

Paul Kelley Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized country home office in San Francisco with brown walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace, a library and grey floor.

Dell Avenue

The Lexington Group, LLC

Large traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Sanctuary Prairie

42 North - Architecture + Design

Large transitional home office in Grand Rapids with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mediterranean Home Office

Design ideas for a mediterranean home office in Other with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

First Hill Penthouse

NB Design Group, Inc

Photo by: Haris Kenjar
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, brown walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and blue floor.

Estate Home

Guest Interiors, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Charlotte with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Advantage Residential Designs

This is an example of a large traditional home office in Boston with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cozy Elegant Library with Custom Bookcases

Nelson Wilson Interiors

Cozy, elegant library or study with custom bookcases lining the walls, custom sofa (Haute House), leather wing chair (Lee Industries), hand knotted rug, oyster wood cocktail table. Nelson Wilson Interiors photography.

Southlake Tudor Estate

Stewart Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Dallas with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a library and a tile fireplace surround.

Library | Asian Contemporary

The Color Whisperer

Charles Metivier Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Home Library

Diane Hasso Studios

Our home library project has the appeal of a 1920's smoking room minus the smoking. With it's rich walnut stained panels, low coffer ceiling with an original specialty treatment by our own Diane Hasso, to custom built-in bookshelves, and a warm fireplace addition by Benchmark Wood Studio and Mike Schaap Builders.

Lakeforest Library

HCI Cabinetry

Photo of an expansive traditional home office in Chicago with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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.