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

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.

"Container" House

Coates Design Architecture + Interiors

Container House upstairs
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial home office in Seattle with a library, plywood floors, a freestanding desk, white walls, no fireplace and beige floor.

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.

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.

Lumsden Street - Partially Furnished Single Family Home

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Mid-sized contemporary home office in DC Metro with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Globally Inspired Mid-Century Modern

JSB Designs

This in-home office didn't need much -- just some bright splashes of color and patterns, to make it a perfect blend of global and mid-century modern. Photos by 618 Creative of Waterloo, IL

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.

Fenton

Sculptured Woodworks

Photo of a small traditional home office in Miami with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

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.

Projet Bertha

Karen Tinka Design Intérieur

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic study room in Paris with a library, blue walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, black floor and wallpaper.

'Pen Y Llechwedd' Ipswich Project

Adam Cox

Hannah Puechmarin
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Brisbane with a library, grey walls, a freestanding desk and medium hardwood floors.

Home Office

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Home office with a access to the balcony and elegant outdoor seating. This richly colored space is equipped with ample built in storage, comfortable seating, and multiple levels of lighting. The fireplace and wall-mounted television marries the business with pleasure.

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.

Arbeiten unterm Regenbogen

REFUGIUM - Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Dusseldorf with a library, ceramic floors, white walls, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

登り梁の家

西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning

Inspiration for a small modern home office in Tokyo with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Un appartement de 120m² pop et acidulé – Projet Molinel

Mon Concept Habitation

Côté séjour, on aime les lignes épurées des deux niches réalisées sur mesures au fond Vert Ronce qui offrent un espace idéal pour télétravailler mais aussi pour se détendre devant la télé.

GRS

Lemmontree Design

The old garage was not being used to its full potential. We completely gutted the space, insulated the ceiling, floor and walls, installed Schluter waterproofing under the porcelain tile at the entry and then installed carpet tiles in the remainder of the space. We transformed the room into a new home office with meeting area and tiny kitchenette. The meeting area has been used for Christmas dinners as well as a local 'rentable' meeting space.

CUSTOM BUILT-IN BOOKCASE

BARCELO DESIGNS

CUSTOM BUILT-IN BOOKCASE WITH STORAGE DRAWERS, INTERIOR SHELVES & LIBRARY STYLE ROLLING LADDER.
Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Los Angeles with a library, white walls and a built-in desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Library

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.