Furniture is one of the items that make the office complete. You can add glamour and comfort in your office by buying high quality furniture which is now available at leading furniture stores. The furniture includes lounge chairs, tables and cabinets and can be bought from the red Lie Office Chairs and Affordable Office furniture.

Victorian Family Home in South West London

Ruth Noble Interiors

Photo of a traditional study room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Arts and Crafts House

Reyne Design

I worked with my client to create a home that looked and functioned beautifully whilst minimising the impact on the environment. We reused furniture where possible, sourced antiques and used sustainable products where possible, ensuring we combined deliveries and used UK based companies where possible. The result is a unique family home. An informal seating area around the fireplace with custom joinery created to display family treasures and keepsakes whilst hiding family essentials in the cupboards beneath. Beautiful antique rugs and furniture make this home really special but not so precious that the dog and young children aren't welcome.

Interior

Paragon Custom Builders

Walnut wood paneling surrounds this Library to provide a comforting space to think.
Inspiration for a large contemporary home office in San Francisco with a library, brown walls, a standard fireplace, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and a plaster fireplace surround.

Richmond Hill

Maxwell + Pinborough Bespoke Furniture

Walnut bookshelves with sliding library ladders and archive storage drawers.
Design ideas for a large traditional home office in London with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Nottinghill

Frahm Interiors - Burlington ON

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Toronto with medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

My House

Design Soda

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Bright and open home in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

One of the first rooms you see through the front entry is this beautiful study mixed with traditional and contemporary furnishings. Brightly colored abstract artwork pops against the neutral walls and metallic groin vaulted ceiling. Photographer: Daniel Angulo

Westlake Normandy

Firmitas Design, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Traditional Home Office

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

As Seen in Redbook - Cape Cod Inspired

Viscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi Elson

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in San Francisco with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

New Cullasaja Home

Black Rock Design | Build

Inspiration for a large transitional craft room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Nash Terraced Family House in Regent's Park

Adam Butler Photography

A Nash terraced house in Regent's Park, London. Interior design by Gaye Gardner. Photography by Adam Butler
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in London with blue walls, carpet, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and a standard fireplace.

Conyers Colonial

Significant Homes LLC

This is an example of a large traditional study room in New York with carpet, a corner fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown walls, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Built in bookshelves with LED and dry bar
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Austin with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Emory

Walker Architecture

Inspiration for a small modern study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Tahoe Vista Lakeview

Loverde Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large country study room in Sacramento with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond

Yoko Kloeden Design

Photography: YAYOI
This is an example of a traditional home office in London with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Rincón de trabajo

Nieves Montero

Rincón con mesa de despacho
This is an example of a transitional home office in Other with a metal fireplace surround and a standard fireplace.

Finca Señorial, Palma de Mallorca

Oksana Vladi

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Palma de Mallorca with white walls, a standard fireplace, ceramic floors, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Plaster Fireplace Surround and a Metal Fireplace Surround

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.