Design ideas for a transitional home office in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

Large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Richmond Hill

Maxwell + Pinborough Bespoke Furniture

Walnut bookshelves with sliding library ladders and archive storage drawers.
Design ideas for a large traditional home office in London with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

3350 Serra Road

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern Home Office by Burdge Architects and Associates in Malibu, CA. Berlyn Photography
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a freestanding desk, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Modern Desert Contemporary Residence

Design Directives, LLC

Executive home office with rich mahogany paneling, modern fireplace, and hardwood floor. This magnificent office has a slab stone fireplace made from floor to ceiling, book-matched Picasso quartzite. The contemporary desk has a polished stainless steel base, a high gloss, fully filled finish top, and a leather inset. Both the chair and the desk are from Dakota Jackson. Interior design by Susie Hersker and Elaine Ryckman. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/desert-contemporary/

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.

Two Creeks

KA DesignWorks

David Marlow Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige walls and brown floor.

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.

Carlsbad, California, Modern

dRichards Interiors

This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.

Inndale Drive

FBC Remodel

The barrel arch carries the curve on the fireplace into the office area, completing the movement. ©Finished Basement Company.
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Stratford Treehouse

Eppright Homes, LLC

Andrew Pogue Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a freestanding desk and a concrete fireplace surround.

Interior KG

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
Photo of a large contemporary home office in Saint Petersburg with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and grey floor.

Napoleon Fireplace Room Remodel

Visbeen Architects

The upper conference room in our Live/Work Office features a folding door wall that expands the room to twice its size when opened. We found that the ceiling lamps on the porch were not quite enough to heat the entire space so we turned to Napoleon Fireplaces for a recommendation. The lead us to the Alluravision Electric Fireplace. It was the perfect addition to our space creating enough heat to make it comfortable for entertaining and with the custom designed surround gives a sophisticated look to the space.

Des Moines, IA - Remodel

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home studio in Other with black walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Contemporary Home Office

Peg Berens Interior Design LLC

Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! A home office with a view featuring custom hand-painted wallcoverings and a desk for two. Martin King Photography.

Contemporary Vail Home

RA Nelson LLC

A home office with mountains views.
Photo of an expansive contemporary home office in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Library

Carl C. Oldenburg AIA

Large modern home office in Boston with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Castlemaine

Almquist Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Denver with a library, beige walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Mountaintop Retreat

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Nashville with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Royal

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Home Office/Study
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

All Fireplace Surrounds Home Office Design Ideas with a Ribbon Fireplace

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.