Photo of a large eclectic study room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Custom Cabinets

Captivating Construction Group

Custom Home Office / Library Cabinets in Millstone, New Jersey.
Photo of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, coffered and wood walls.

Lauren Kay Sims Lakehouse - Office Views

Urbanology Designs

This office was designed for a creative professional. The desk and chair are situated to absorb breathtaking views of the lake, and modern light fixtures, sculptural desk and chair, and a minimal but dramatic full-length floor mirror all set the stage for inspiration, creativity, and productivity. A chaise lounge, and shelving for books and papers provide functionality as well as opportunity for relaxation.

Home Office Design

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home office's coffered ceiling, the French doors, built-in shelving, and wood floors.
Inspiration for an expansive country study room in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Roselle

Signature Innovations LLC

Industrial, Zen and craftsman influences harmoniously come together in one jaw-dropping design. Windows and galleries let natural light saturate the open space and highlight rustic wide-plank floors. Floor: 9-1/2” wide-plank Vintage French Oak Rustic Character Victorian Collection hand scraped pillowed edge color Komaco Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Cherry Hills Country Club

Pruett & Co.

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Denver with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, grey floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Unlock Your Mind

House of L

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Cleveland with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper and wood walls.

Transitional Transformation

Bohannon Design Team

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Windsor PH16 Renovation

CGU Homes

Photo of a study room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and wood walls.

From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation

Corinthian Fine Homes

Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.

Mountain Chalet meets City

PC Designs LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country study room in Denver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Iron Rock

My Cabinet Factory

A custom Knotty Alder home office/library with wall paneling surrounding the entire room. Inset cabinetry and tall bookcases on either side of the room.

Rykert Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

Photo of a large contemporary study room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Home Library

Diane Hasso Studios

Our home library project has the appeal of a 1920's smoking room minus the smoking. With it's rich walnut stained panels, low coffer ceiling with an original specialty treatment by our own Diane Hasso, to custom built-in bookshelves, and a warm fireplace addition by Benchmark Wood Studio and Mike Schaap Builders.

Home Study

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Double arched doors lead into this gorgeous home study that features cherry paneled walls, coffered ceiling and distressed hardwood flooring. Beautiful gas log Rumford fireplace with marble face. In home audio-video system. Home design by Kil Architecture Planning; interior design by SP Interiors; general contracting and millwork by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; photo by Dave Hubler Photography.

Luxury home interiors

User

Stunning refurbishment of a ultra high end luxury home in affluent area of London. Photography by Helen Tunstall Photography
This is an example of a transitional study room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and coffered.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

South Medea

Inside Stories

Traditional home office in Denver with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Fraser James Bespoke Study

Paul Matthews Photography

Study, library
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in West Midlands with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

All Ceiling Designs 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.