Mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Photo of a large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Libreria

Aube studios

zona interior de la caseta
Photo of a small industrial home office in Barcelona with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

In Home Library

Tina Moizer Designs

This client requested custom made in home library, that also incorporated seating and drawers.
Design ideas for a small modern home office in Vancouver with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

illume

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Brad Montgomery
Large transitional home office in Salt Lake City with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Un soplo de arte en Sant Gervasi

Cláudia de Sousa - Interior Design

Maria Pujol
Mid-sized contemporary home office in Barcelona with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

REFORMA INTEGRAL y DISEÑO INTERIOR de VIVIENDA en el ENSANCHE de VALENCIA

DG Arquitecto Valencia

Mariela Apollonio
Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Valencia with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Desert Transitional - Den

Sesshu Design Associates, Ltd

Loads of storage for books and curios hides a queen size Murphy bed. Mainly used as a library/reading room, the seating is comfortable and casual.
Photo of a large transitional home office in Phoenix with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Bureau à domicile dans une bibliothèque de style classique

MPP Décoration

Photo of a large transitional home office in Paris with a library, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, green walls and no fireplace.

Private Home in Haslemere, Surrey

Carpenter & Carpenter Limited

Andrew Carpenter
Small traditional home office in Essex with a library, beige walls and light hardwood floors.

Oakland Township Contemporary

Tutto Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Detroit with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Shutter Designs

Slidell Shutters and Security

Mid-sized transitional home office in New Orleans with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Mount Pleasant

Structures Building Company

This intimate space is large, but still feels comfortable with the dark walls and warm wood wainscoting. Holger Obenaus Photography
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Charleston with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

The Medicine Man

Rosewood Custom Builders

Mediterranean home office in Dallas with a library, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Oak Library & Office

Green Home Design + Build

Mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Portland with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon

Mon Concept Habitation

Dissimulé derrière une porte verrière noire fumée, l’espace parental est un véritable havre de paix. La chambre à coucher, à la fois raffinée et fonctionnelle, offre une ambiance particulièrement cosy et mène à un dressing ouvert qui, lui donne accès à une salle de bain luxueuse dans laquelle le grès cérame effet marbre se mêle au quartz noir et au noyer pour un coup de cœur assuré.

Portfolio

Halm & Perkins, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Detroit with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

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.

Une meulière contemporaine à Clamart

Agence Anne Lapointe

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Paris with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, a library and a freestanding desk.

Hills Drive

Duet Design Group

This home office/library was the favorite room of the clients and ourselves. The vaulted ceilings and high walls gave us plenty of room to create the bookshelves of the client's dreams. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Home Office Design Ideas with a Library and Light Hardwood Floors

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.