Photo of a large country study room in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Listed Victorian Terrace in Kensington

Russell Taylor Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in London with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Lake Norman

Lauren Nicole Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

My House

Design Soda

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Westlake Normandy

Firmitas Design, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

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.

Rustic Home Office

Design ideas for a country home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

WOODEN TILES

Mitzi Ross

Inspiration for a transitional home office in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a library and a stone fireplace surround.

Spring Meadow Residence

Cornerstone Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Boise with ceramic floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, a library, white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Custom Color Home Office

Creative Storage

The perfect combination of functional office and decorative cabinetry. The soft gray is a serene palette for a working environment. Two work surfaces allow multiple people to work at the same time if desired. Every nook and cranny is utilized for a functional use.

FOR SALE: Tanglewood Transitional Estate

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary study room in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cottage en bord de mer

HIC ET NUNC INTÉRIEURS

Rénovation complète et décoration d'un cottage de bord de mer avec sa maison d'amis en toit de chaume. Les maîtres d'ouvrage souhaitaient une maison secondaire familiale chaleureuse et facile à vivre, avec une identité campagne et bord de mer, cultivant l'authenticité au travers de matériaux nobles.

Stonebrook

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning transitional home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

Cambridge House

RUHL STUDIO Architects

Photo Courtesy © Keller and Keller
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Boston with a library, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Rénovation d'un appartement haussmannien 4 pièces

Créateurs d'Intérieur

Cet appartement de 100 m2 situé dans le quartier de Beaubourg à Paris était anciennement une surface louée par une entreprise. Il ne présentait pas les caractéristiques d'un lieu de vie habitable. Cette rénovation était un réel défi : D'une part, il fallait adapter le lieu et d'autre part allier l'esprit contemporain aux lignes classiques de l'haussmannien. C'est aujourd'hui un appartement chaleureux où le blanc domine, quelques pièces très foncées viennent apporter du contraste.

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Laurence Dassonville - Création d'intérieurs

Mid-sized scandinavian study room in Marseille with green walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Our Recent Work

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.

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.

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.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Stone Fireplace Surround and a Metal Fireplace Surround

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.