A masculine home office was created for the man of the house, featuring classic shaker-style built-ins for plenty of organized storage.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts study room in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Clapboard Ridge

Auburn Landing, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Lakeforest Library

HCI Cabinetry

Design ideas for an expansive traditional home office in Chicago with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Study - Newton Custom Home - 02

Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations

Architect - Kent Duckham / Photographer - Sam Gray
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Chinoiserie Cape

Bee's Knees Design, LLC

This is an example of an expansive transitional study room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Dallas Remodel

Deja Designs

This office is full of personality. The rich blue color of the ceiling and walls set off white paneling and built in cabinets. Modern floating shelves add interest and contrast to the white walls. A rustic farmhouse flare comes out in the wood dry stack 15' fireplace and cowhide chair. Multiple sources of light provide the perfect office environment with the industrial style chandelier, Led recessed lights and shelving spotlights. A subway tile feature wall is on the left side of the room. View our Caribbean Remodel @ www.dejaviewvilla.com

Borg Residence

Designs Australia

Freestanding storage unit in home office. Fluted columns, decorative capping, lambs tongue benchtop and detailed plinth. Three large doors above detailed to appear as six frame and panel doors. Four filing cabinets below bench top with beaded edging. One central storage cupboard with allowance for GPO access. Adjustable shelves inside all cupboards. Size: 1.6m wide x 2.8m high x 0.6m deep below 0.4m deep above Materials: Quarter sawn American Oak veneer with solid timber detailing, stained to match existing desk with clear satin lacquer finish.

New Home - Mendham, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

raised panel library
This is an example of a large traditional home office in New York with a standard fireplace, a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Libraries | Studies

MBID International

Design ideas for a large country home office in Other with a library, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Harris Street

Bloomquist Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional home office in Atlanta with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Iron Rock

My Cabinet Factory

A custom finish on Knotty Alder cabinetry and wood paneling in a home office/library. The wall paneling lines the entire room and Inset cabinetry and tall bookcases are installed on either side of the room.

Weston Residence

Design Complements

Deep blue and coral vivid tones for this amazing library. In this room you will find a blue velvet sofa and two ottomans with orange tray tables, coral reef decorations and orange pillows, along with a colorful chair.

Gentleman's Study

Reed & Acanthus Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in New Orleans with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Our Work

Chicago Flooring Innovations

Photo of a large country study room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Our Work

MB Interiors

Design ideas for an expansive traditional study room in New York with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a wood fireplace surround.

South London Victorian Family Home Renovation

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Bedwardine Road is our epic renovation and extension of a vast Victorian villa in Crystal Palace, south-east London. Traditional architectural details such as flat brick arches and a denticulated brickwork entablature on the rear elevation counterbalance a kitchen that feels like a New York loft, complete with a polished concrete floor, underfloor heating and floor to ceiling Crittall windows. Interiors details include as a hidden “jib” door that provides access to a dressing room and theatre lights in the master bathroom.

289 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

http://289wellesleystreet.com
This is an example of a large home office in Boston with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Elmbank Residence

Shirley Meisels

Photo ©Kim Jeffery
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Toronto with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Oakbrook Homes- Julie Massey

Drapery Connection

Designed by Julie Massey of Drapery Connection Photograph by Erin Hurkes
Photo of a large traditional home office in Chicago with green walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace and a Wood 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.