This is an example of a modern home office in Jacksonville with a library and wood.

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.

Ranch House

Parker Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country home office in Austin with a library, red walls, porcelain floors, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Ocala, FL Home With Pecky Cypress and Midnight Heart Cypress

Goodwin Heart Pine Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized home office in Orlando with a library, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

2D Ranch

Brechbuhler Architects

Modern home office in Other with a library, medium hardwood floors and wood.

Home Office

Rose & Lily Interiors

Mid-sized modern home office in Atlanta with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

Mountaintop Retreat

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Nashville with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Groveland Grandeur: A Luxurious New Build In Prestigious West Vancouver

Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Vancouver with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wood.

Virginia St Townhome

Fratelli Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Houston with a library, blue walls, marble floors, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

Sherwood Forest Lane

Outsider Interior

A metal clad library sits perched on a wood deck above the hillside. Those seeking a quiet respite are rewarded with fantastic views of the canyon.
This is an example of a small contemporary home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Dream Home 2018

H. Customs Audio Video

This is an example of a modern home office in Dallas with a library and wood.

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HR Hardwood Floor LLC.

Mid-sized modern home office in New York with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor, wood and wood walls.

Library Ladder

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Library ladders are such a beautiful addition to any space, especially with integrated lighting, soft colors and warm wood tones.
Photo of a traditional home office in Salt Lake City with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors and wood.

Hillcountry Rustic

Scotch Construction, Inc.

This home office has the perfect mix of natural light and warmth from the custom woodwork.
Photo of a large country home office in Austin with a library, brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Home Staging, Watsonville, Pajaro Dunes, CA

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

One of our recent home stagings in Watsonville, California. We do the Feng Shui, and work out the design plan with our partner, Val, of No. 1. Staging. We have access to custom furniture, we specialize in art procurement, and we use our own high-end lighting company, No Ordinary Light.

Bespoke Luxury in Christchurch

AO Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home office in Christchurch with a library, beige walls, carpet, grey floor and wood.

Modern Chateau

Maillot Homes

Expansive contemporary home office in Calgary with a library, a freestanding desk and wood.

Virginia St Townhome

Fratelli Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Houston with a library, blue walls, marble floors, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

Irvin Simmons

LaFortune Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and wood.

Southlake French Country

Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer

As you walk through the front doors of this Modern Day French Chateau, you are immediately greeted with fresh and airy spaces with vast hallways, tall ceilings, and windows. Specialty moldings and trim, along with the curated selections of luxury fabrics and custom furnishings, drapery, and beddings, create the perfect mixture of French elegance.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Library and Wood

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.