Lisa Atkinson
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Traditional Custom Home - Fairview Farms

Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLC

Large traditional study room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Country Manor

Vizcor Interiors

Study After
Photo of a large transitional study room in Melbourne with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.

CAULFIELD SOUTH

BUILDING SCIENCE AUSTRALIA

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Melbourne with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Office Sitting Area

User

Photo by Margot Hartford
Design ideas for a midcentury home office in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.

LILYFIELD

Blue Frog Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary home studio in Sydney with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Coffered ceilings
Inspiration for 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.

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.

Snug & Home Office

Coulby Interiors

A cosy home office and snug in a classic style with new wood burner and exposed brick fireplace, solid oak flooring and made to measure, built-in cabinetry.

Aménagement intérieur d'espace musique et de bureau à domicile pour télétravail

PK intérieur

Aménagement d'un espace musique avec piano et d'un espace bureau à domicile avec bibliothèque pour télétravail.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Lyon with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, beige floor and a freestanding desk.

Ambler Modern Rooms

Stimmel Consulting Group

Large modern study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Showhouse Santa Fe 2017

NeuBleu Interior Design

Luxurious Blend of tactile sophisticated finishes yet comfortable and unpretentious aesthetic. All of which was driven in part by the Estate of this years Showhouse Santa Fe.

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.

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.

Projet Mussy

Caravelle Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary study room in Lyon with white walls, limestone floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

FERRY ROAD, SAG HARBOR

Blue Ocean Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and timber.

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.

Bold Contemporary Home

Monarch & Maker

Photo of a contemporary study room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and recessed.

All Fireplaces Home Office Design Ideas with 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.