Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.

Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing

FCI London

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with grey walls, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, brick walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

Light Filled Home Office

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Transitional study room with built-in desk with all white cabinetry and white quartz countertop, slate-lined fireplace, monotone beige carpet, and grey armchair. (Full)

Custom Transformation

Deborah Bettcher - Decorating Den Interiors

This seating area is adjacent to the homeowners office and provides a space to get away from the computer, read or enjoy a drink. The contrast of the black back wall with the white side wall adds drama. The Four Seasons sculpture elevates this simple space.

Wilmot / Bookshelf

Sadie & Co

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brick walls.

Psomas Residence

Hsu McCullough

Study with adjacent covered patio with gas fireplace. Fireplace wall is clad with stacked black Fireclay tile. Study also has view circular bench built around massive trunk of Brazilian Pepper tree

Light Filled Home Office

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Transitional study room with built-in desk with all white cabinetry and white quartz countertop, slate-lined fireplace, monotone beige carpet, and grey armchair. (Cropped)

Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing

FCI London

Mid-sized contemporary study room in London with grey walls, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, brick walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing

FCI London

Mid-sized contemporary study room in London with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, grey floor and brick walls.

Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing

FCI London

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with grey walls, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, brick walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing

FCI London

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with grey walls, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, brick walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Wilmot / Bookshelf

Sadie & Co

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brick walls.

Custom Transformation

Deborah Bettcher - Decorating Den Interiors

Light Filled Home Office

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Transitional study room with freestanding wooden desk, slate-lined fireplace, monotone beige carpet, and grey armchair.
Transitional study room in Baltimore with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, brick walls and dark hardwood floors.

Bushey Project: Interior Design & Furnishing

FCI London

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with grey walls, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, brick walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace and Brick Walls

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.