Working from home desk and chair space in large dormer window with view to the garden. Crewel work blinds, dark oak floor and exposed brick work with cast iron fireplace.

Contemporary Home Office

Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath

This contemporary home office with a view of the lush green outdoors makes working from home more relaxing and bearable.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Epic Modern Guesthouse (ADU)

Texture Living Inc

Mid-sized contemporary home studio in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Barton Creek French Country Estate

Wilde Custom Homes

Photo of a traditional study room in Austin with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Crescent Hill- Office Fireplace

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Nina Farmer Interiors Builder: Wellen Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design Photographer: Eric Piasecki Photography

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.

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.

Transitional Home Redesign

Distinctive Interiors

we created this cozy reading library just off the the kitchen by using built in shelving around the gas fireplace, and two comfy swivel chairs upholstered in a large scale hounds tooth fabric.

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.

Rubiks Cube Penthouse

HMH Architecture + Interiors

David Lauer Photo
Photo of a mid-sized modern study room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Smith-Corderilla Mountain Modern

Patti Dixon Design

"River runs through" custom desk for two which hides computer cords. Custom bookshelf combines steel, wood with geometric design surround gas fireplace.

Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!

Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD

Now for the ultimate GIRL BOSS home office and reading room. My super cool client wanted to create an edgy home working environment (complete with dedicated Zoom background) that she not only a worked in, but a room that was hers to read in, exercise in and feel inspired by… and we also have another #chairgoals moment in this room too! ??Designed and Furniture Sourced by @plucked_interiors

High-end design Highbury and Islington

Juliet Murphy Photography

Juliet Murphy
Design ideas for a small eclectic home office in London with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor and a library.

Our Work

Cathy Lynch Interior Design

Photo of a small country study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Penthouse with a View

Wiedemann Architects LLC

A modern oak-paneled library accommodates their extensive book collection. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC
Large contemporary study room in DC Metro with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown walls, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Greenwich, CT

Karen Houghton Interiors

Marco Ricca Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Dark Green and Orange - Boiserie moderne e pareti attrezzate

Silvio Maglione architetti

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Milan with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Crescent Hill- Office Sitting Area

LDa Architecture & Interiors

My House

Design Soda

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.

Old World Charm

Groom Construction Co., Inc.

Mid-sized traditional home office in Boston with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a library, brown walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Metal Fireplace Surround and Brown Floor

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.