Eigenes Foto
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Maine Historic House - Sunset Hill Manse

Stewart Design Group

View from the Library to the Dining Room sitting area that was the original "birthing room" in the antique colonial home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Heat & Glo Design Gallery

Saratoga Fireplace & Stove Inc.

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

Studio di Artista

dodicipollici

Mirella Tassetto
Large scandinavian home studio in Milan with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Business/Retail Makeovers

JD's

Another husband and wife sign collaboration.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Nashville with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

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.

Viking Study After

KD Project Design, LLC

After: An original 2 car garage was transformed from a 1978 "martini lounge" to a modern functioning informal dining room, mudroom, half bath and dual office with a new vaulted roofline to maximize space and natural light.

Alcott

Acorn Deck House Company

Acorn Deck House additional space for office, library, or dining Boston Real Estate Photography
Traditional study room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Library 2015 Harrisburg Symphony Decorator Show House

Gantt's Decorating

fine art photo, The classic georgian library was designed to emphasize the balance and symmetry of the room
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Philadelphia with blue walls, dark 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.

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.

Fraser James Bespoke Study

Paul Matthews Photography

Study, library
Inspiration for 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.

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.

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.

2016 Parade Of Homes

Northern Construction Homes

This is an example of a 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.

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.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace 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.