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.

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.

Contemporary Home Office

Large contemporary study room in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.

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.

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.

5" Solid Hickory W/ Character Hand Scraped Hand-Hewn Hand-Rubbed Finish

Quality Floor Co.

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

Traditional Residence - Fairview Farms

Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Office

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Home office with a access to the balcony and elegant outdoor seating. This richly colored space is equipped with ample built in storage, comfortable seating, and multiple levels of lighting. The fireplace and wall-mounted television marries the business with pleasure.

登り梁の家

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

Inspiration for a small modern home office in Tokyo with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Home Offices

Portfolio Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in DC Metro with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige 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.

Floyd Terrace

CC interior design

Small home office in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

2774

Pamela Foster & Associates, Inc.

This is a good photo of the space designed for the printer, which pulls out, but can be closed up when not in use. Pamela Foster
Large traditional study room in Atlanta with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and a corner fireplace.

Living by K Two Designs

K Two Designs, Inc.

Authentic French Country Estate in one of Houston's most exclusive neighborhoods - Hunters Creek Village. Custom designed and fabricated iron railing featuring Gothic circles. Multistep hand applied alder wood along walls.

Office Cabinetry

Kitchens by Hastings, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional home office in Boston with a library, blue walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Eclectic Home Office

Mid-sized eclectic study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk and a plaster fireplace surround.

Villa C.

Karl Kaffenberger Architektur | Einrichtung

Die Galerie mit Bibliothek und Ruhemöglichkeiten. Fotograf: Kristof Lemp
Expansive contemporary home office in Frankfurt with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace, a library, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

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.

Home Office

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Shiplap 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.