This is an example of a mid-sized modern study room in Denver with white walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Traditional Home in Tesuque

Pink Dwelling

Design ideas for a mid-sized home office in Other with a library, yellow walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Hidden Waters Mountain Home

Sierra Verde Group

Photo of a large country study room in Sacramento with carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a plaster fireplace surround and green walls.

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.

Traditional Library - Converted Office, Hungerford

Fowler Architecture & Planning

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Berkshire with a library, green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Fraser James Bespoke Study

Paul Matthews Photography

Study, library
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in West Midlands with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Carol Poet, Poet Design Company

Peter Christiansen Valli

Peter Christiansen Valli
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Connell Residence Denver

Ecological Architecture P.A.

addition to a corner bedroom on the house and conversion to home office. new door and custom window to patio/courtyard
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Denver with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Sloane Street

Gordon-Duff & Linton

Office with bespoke blue joinery. Photograph by David Butler
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office in London with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Master Sitting area

Weber Interior Design

A combination office and sitting room is a well used retreat for the homeowners. The gas fireplace is covered in Venetian plaster and the two large upholstered chairs and oversized ottoman invite you to sit down and read or discuss the days events. Adding office space to this room created a quiet place to catch up.

19th Century Urban Townhouse

Marsha Sewell & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in San Diego with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Blackwood Custom Home Office

Eastern Baltic Kitchens

Inspiration for a large traditional study room with carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Kendra Scott

California Wall Design

Gold Leaf Ceiling at Westfield Century City on Santa Monica Blvd. We did a Single Gold Leaf Finish with a Sepia Color Wash and sealed it with DUX. The Walls and Panels were done in a slightly lighter version of the ceiling. The walls and the ceilings we lit from the sides. Finish done by California Wall Design

Classic Transitional

YRA Design Inc

Large traditional study room in Miami with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

San Diego staging

HomeScapes Home Staging San Diego

Home office, rustic decor, reclaimed wood desk
Photo of a large mediterranean study room in San Diego with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Fraser James Bespoke Study

Paul Matthews Photography

Windsor PH16 Renovation

CGU Homes

This is an example of a modern home office in Other with a library, brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor and wood walls.

mini home offices

Sagart Studio

Inspiration for a small transitional study room in DC Metro with carpet, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and grey walls.

Sloane Street

Gordon-Duff & Linton

Office with black leather Eames office chair. Photograph by David Butler
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in London with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Fraser James Bespoke Study

Paul Matthews Photography

Study, library
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in West Midlands with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Home Office Design Ideas with Carpet and a Plaster 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.