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

Mid-sized transitional study room in Yekaterinburg with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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Pamela Foster & Associates, Inc.

If you examine this unit closely, you will see the left base cabinet door opens correctly to the left, and the hinges are exposed and on the left. For this layout to function properly, the right door needed to open to the left also so she can access the computer screen, but the hinges were not going to work that way. So, we put fake hinges on the right side and hidden working hinges on the left side of this door so it will open properly. Such a challenge! However, if I can think it up, my team can pretty much make it happen! Pamela Foster

Gartenwohnung

Heerwagen Design Consulting

Jens Bruchhaus
Inspiration for a large modern study room in Munich with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Victorian Country House

Emma Tutill Ltd

Mid-sized transitional study room in Essex with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Long Island Dream

MAC Renovations LTD.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home office in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Aménagement bureau / bibliothèque / dressing

inoow design

Aménagement sur mesure d’une pièce complète dans une maison bretonne très cosy. Claire et Pierre nous ont contacté pour la création de rangements fonctionnels pour cette pièce pleine de charme, située au rez-de-chaussée, avec parquet bois et cheminée. Cette pièce a pour principale fonction la zone bureau et la bibliothèque. Il fallait pouvoir y stocker une partie du dressing, les grosses pièces (comme les manteaux et vestes), ainsi que les chaussures. Ajoutons des rangements pour l’imprimante et les dossiers, une zone de stockage et recharge pour l’aspirateur, et une litière cachette pour Nachos le chat ! Nous avons relevé le défi ! Les meubles sont implantés sur deux pans opposés de la pièce. Ainsi, les deux zones contrastées se répondent par leurs matériaux et définissent des zones et des fonctions dédiées. D’un côté, nous trouvons de grandes armoires et de larges tiroirs permettant le stockage de la partie dressing et chaussures entre autres… En face, nous retrouvons la zone bibliothèque avec des modules ouverts de différentes dimensions et profondeurs. Cette allure désorganisée donne de la légèreté à l’ensemble. Une envolée architecturale qui habite la pièce avec élégance. L’aménagement se compose de caissons ouverts et fermés, sur différentes profondeurs. Les matériaux utilisés sont du contreplaqué de résineux (Bâtipin) et du MDF noir teinté dans la masse (Valchromat). Le contraste de ces matériaux donne une allure contemporaine et intemporelle à l’ensemble de la pièce. Les poignées sont usinées dans les portes, la prise en main est efficace et pratique. Le savoir-faire d’inoow design permet de réaliser du mobilier sur mesure pour les particuliers comme pour les professionnels. Nous trouvons des solutions personnalisées afin de résoudre vos exigences fonctionnelles selon votre habitat, vos goûts et votre budget.

Garden Apartment in a West Hampstead Mansion

VORBILD Architecture

Home office and library. Photo by Chris Snook
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home office in London with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Whitefish Modern

Liv4 Architecture

Scott Amundson
Mid-sized modern study room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Eclectic Elegance - Mississauga

Idevoks Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Once A Tree Furniture Designer Showcase

Dexter Dolores Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional home office in Vancouver with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Casa R

Martina Mambrin Fotografo

©martina mambrin
Design ideas for a large contemporary home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

土瑠茶ビル

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

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home studio in Tokyo with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

2016 Parade Of Homes

Northern Construction Homes

Mid-sized country home office in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

2774

Pamela Foster & Associates, Inc.

The owner's old office was on the third floor and there was no way to install an elevator without totally ruining the residence. I designed the opposite of her new main floor master bedroom with all office cabinet built-ins. This is a close up of the detail on the cabinets. Pamela Foster

115 Street Queen Mary Park Custom Home

Alair Homes Edmonton

This custom home features an open concept layout, high-end finishes, and hardwood floors throughout. Unique lighting fixtures and glass tables give the space a modern and elegant feel.

土瑠茶ビル

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

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home studio in Tokyo with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Meadow (Preston Hollow)

Nixon Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Gartenwohnung

Heerwagen Design Consulting

Jens Bruchhaus
Large contemporary study room in Munich with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Aménagement bureau / bibliothèque / dressing

inoow design

Rancho Los Olivos

Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

Design ideas for a mediterranean home studio in Santa Barbara with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Plaster 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.