Inspiration for a small contemporary home studio in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Park Chateau

WL Kitchen & Home

Library area at the Park Chateau.
This is an example of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Park Chateau

WL Kitchen & Home

Library area at the Park Chateau.
Photo of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Park Chateau

WL Kitchen & Home

Library area at the Park Chateau.
Design ideas for a large traditional home office in New York with a library, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor and brown walls.

Plano Traditional Home Library Renovation

Kathleen Newhouse Interior Design, ASID

Beautiful traditional library.
Photo of a large traditional home office in Dallas with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Office spaces

Studio M Interiors

The homeowner wanted a more fresh, lighter-looking office using their existing furniture. Using his art that we had reframed, we created a French-inspired theme with a lantern pendant and clean, French inspired sconce lighting. An updated side table, rug and desk chair, along with some fun but functional accessories, kept this office feeling warm but much more airy.

Modern Office Design

Stoltzfus Drafting & Design

Modern office design , with lots of fantastic features , including wood tones , white cabinets , toe kick lighting , burnished brass fixtures and more

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Design ideas for a large eclectic study room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Modern Office Design

Stoltzfus Drafting & Design

Modern office design , with lots of fantastic features , including wood tones , white cabinets , toe kick lighting , burnished brass fixtures and more

Plano Traditional Home Library Renovation

Kathleen Newhouse Interior Design, ASID

Library
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Dallas with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Design ideas for a large eclectic study room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

池田雪絵大野俊治一級建築士事務所

撮影　鳥村鋼一
Photo of a modern home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, white floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

池田雪絵大野俊治一級建築士事務所

撮影　鳥村鋼一
Photo of a modern home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, white floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

池田雪絵大野俊治一級建築士事務所

撮影　鳥村鋼一
Modern home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, white floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

池田雪絵大野俊治一級建築士事務所

撮影　鳥村鋼一
Modern home studio in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, white floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

池田雪絵大野俊治一級建築士事務所

撮影　鳥村鋼一
Inspiration for a modern home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, white floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Annexe Study

Conquest Fine Bespoke Furniture

Photo of a home office in Hampshire with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in desk and white floor.

池田雪絵大野俊治一級建築士事務所

撮影　鳥村鋼一
Photo of a modern home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, white floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Colorado Contemporary

Visual Impax

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

Home Office Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace and White Floor

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.