Designer's Edge Interior Design_Morrison Showhomes Athabasca

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Calgary with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Modern Rustic Lake House Renovation

Lighthouse Contracting Group

What was once a narrow, dark hallway, used for the family’s beverage center, is now a custom office nook. We removed the small window and replaced it with a larger one. This created a beautifully lit space with amazing views of Lake Winnisquam. The desk area is designed with a custom built, floating Walnut desk. On the wall above are accompanying floating walnut shelves. Also featured is the Blanco Performa 32" kitchen sink in Cafe Brown.

Whiteacres House

Create Perfect

This large victorian home office is great for relaxing as well as working. With leather furniture and wooden side tables, this room is perfect for meetings with a wall-mounted TV. The bookcase is full wall - floor to ceiling and painted the same colour as the walls. Brass elements throughout give a warm touch to the cooler colour scheme.

Main Street

Storm Bubble Designs

Custom office desk in the living room nook. Gold pulls from Marathon hardware.
This is an example of a contemporary study room in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

The Day Residence

Daniel Michelle Design Collective

Photo of a small traditional home office in Vancouver with a library, beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Long Island Dream

MAC Renovations LTD.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home office in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Loft

4 Furies

Зона столовой или домашнего офиса слегка выделена. Стол с подъемным механизмом позволяет комфортно поужинать или устроить фуршет.
Mid-sized contemporary home office in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Sun Room

RMG Space Designs

This is a craftsman-style sun room built in 2020. The client mainly appreciated how aesthetic the room felt in terms of design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in San Francisco with vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Country View: Farmhouse

Timberlake Custom Homes

Farmhouse interior with traditional/transitional design elements. Accents include nickel gap wainscoting, tongue and groove ceilings, wood accent doors, wood beams, porcelain and marble tile, and LVP flooring

Hendley & Co Storefront

Jon Beer Contracting LLC

Design collaboration and build out of Hendley & Co's flagship location in Newburgh, NY. We laid new flooring, built custom designed display storage, floating shelves, custom cash wrap, cabinetry and radiator cover.

Medina Kitchen Remodel & Family Room Addition

Tim Englert Construction, Inc.

French doors allow the office to be closed off from the rest of the space
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Cleveland with a library, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Studio No. 6

Design Hall

Transitional study room with multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Long Island Dream

MAC Renovations LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized modern home office in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Traditional Lower Level Build Out

Rebecca Ryan Design

Design ideas for a home office in Minneapolis with beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Medina Kitchen Remodel & Family Room Addition

Tim Englert Construction, Inc.

Custom built shelves make this office nook a cozy place to work or read
This is an example of a traditional home office in Cleveland with a library, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Main Street

Storm Bubble Designs

Custom office desk in the living room nook. Gold pulls from Marathon hardware.
Inspiration for a contemporary study room in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Modern Rustic Lake House Renovation

Lighthouse Contracting Group

Custom office desk in the living room nook. Gold pulls from Marathon hardware.
Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Home Office Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and a Standard 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.