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.

Orchid Island

Harry Gandy Howle & Associates PA

Traditional study room with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Port Nelson

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a contemporary study room in Orange County with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and purple floor.

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House of Chantil

Mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

OTR Republic Street

Omg LLC.

Large industrial study room in Cincinnati with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Darien-Sunswyck

LTW Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Coronado Country Club

Bungalow 56

Samantha Goh Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in San Diego with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Traditional Home Office

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Tudor Revival Estate

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Steven Dewall
Photo of a large traditional home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Artisan Home

Custom One Homes

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a traditional study room in Minneapolis with black walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Green Lane Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Tom Crane Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Philadelphia with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a stone fireplace surround.

Germantown Custom Home

David Clark Construction, LLC

Troy Glasgow
Mid-sized traditional study room in Nashville with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Upper Saddle River

MITERBOX

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Poway Tudor

Dixieline Lumber & Home Centers

Custom Tudor in the Heart of Poway. Andersen E Series Clad. Windows add warmth, as well as the Mahogany Interior doors
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in San Diego with a library, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

GG House

ReDesigning Life

Photo of an expansive traditional home office in Other with a library, brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Advantage Residential Designs

This is an example of a large traditional home office in Boston with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

Dyer Grimes Architecture

Jack Hobhouse Photography
Design ideas for a traditional home office in London with grey walls, a standard fireplace and carpet.

McElheny Lezcano Residence

Anker Custom Homes

The VSI Group
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Atlanta with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Formal Round Hill Compound

S. B. Long Interiors

Masculine home office. Photographed by Don Freeman
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Liseter Weatherstone

Mary Cook

Taylor Photography
Photo of a traditional home office in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with 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.