Photo of a large transitional home office in Phoenix with a library, black walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Home Office Under Stairs

Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLC

Inspiration for a small eclectic home office in Other with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and wood walls.

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.

Custom Fireplace Mantels

WL Kitchen & Home

We offer reclaimed wood mantels in a variety of styles, with and without custom handmade hardware, in customizable sizes. From rustic to refined, our reclaimed antique wood mantels add a warm touch to the heart of every room.

Shady Lane

The Sitting Room

Inspiration for a beach style home office in Minneapolis with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, coffered, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Transitional Home Office

Small transitional home office in Chicago with a library, a built-in desk, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

West Hollywood Mid Century Condo Remodel

22 INTERIORS

Inspiration for a beach style home office in Los Angeles with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The Home Office serves as a multi-purpose space for a desk as well as library. The built-in shelves and window seat make a cozy space (for the dog too!) with gorgeous blue finish on cabinetry, doors and trim. The french doors open to the Entry hall and Stair.

Updated English Manor

K Two Designs, Inc.

No English manor would be complete without a library, or a man cave today. Blue - grey walls envelope a library with bookshelves in the same color. Accents of red and black give the room its manly feel. This room, little more than a closet, was totally gutted to take out a non-functioning desk and make this a place to read and relax.

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.

Mid Century Modern Townhouse

Alexander Gorlin Architects

This rare 1950’s glass-fronted townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side underwent a modern renovation to create plentiful space for a family. An additional floor was added to the two-story building, extending the façade vertically while respecting the vocabulary of the original structure. A large, open living area on the first floor leads through to a kitchen overlooking the rear garden. Cantilevered stairs lead to the master bedroom and two children’s rooms on the second floor and continue to a media room and offices above. A large skylight floods the atrium with daylight, illuminating the main level through translucent glass-block floors.

Battersea Power Station Modern Home

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home office in London with a library, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Garrison House

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Close up of the 12ft long custom built in credenza we designed to support the client's office needs. The surface is poured concrete and the wood is oak with a grey stain. We lit the interior bookshelves to optimize it's functionality.

Transitional Transformation

Bohannon Design Team

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Кабинет как у Шерлока

Студия дизайна интерьера Ольги Егуповой

кабинет в классическом английском стиле придуман для любителя Шерлока Холмса.Я постаралась создать атмосферу,не копируя конкретных деталей кабинета этого легендарного литературного героя.

English style paneled study

Tina Dann-Fenwick Interiors

A Cozy study is given a makeover with new furnishings and window treatments in keeping with a relaxed English country house
Design ideas for a small traditional home office in Chicago with a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wood walls.

2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element Under $30,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Realty Restoration, LLC, With team member Twelve Stones Designs, Austin, Texas, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner Residential Interior Element Under $30,000

Modern Gas Insert Fireplace

Dovetail Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

San Francisco Moody Study

Atelier Oleana

We created this stunning moody library lounge inspired by the client's love of British Cigar Rooms. We used pattern, texture and moody hues to bring out the feel of the library and used the gorgeous Tom Dixon lamp, Restoration Hardware contemporary writing desk, client's gorgeous folk indian painting, and custom cabinetry to give the library/study a very modern yet classical feel!

Den

Craftsmith Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style home office in Seattle with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

All Wall Treatments 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.