FOR SALE: Tanglewood Transitional Estate

Expansive contemporary study room in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Family Room with Built in Work Space

Distinctive Interiors

We created a built in work space on the back end of the new family room. The blue gray color scheme, with pops of orange was carried through to add some interest. Ada Chairs from Mitchell Gold were selected to add a luxurious, yet comfortable desk seat. Kayla Lynne Photography

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.

Dana Point, California

Tutto Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Orange County with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Warm Welcome - Sitting Room and Fireplace - Cape Cod, MA Custom Home

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Custom coastal home on Cape Cod by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders. 2018 BRICC AWARD (GOLD) 2018 PRISM AWARD (GOLD) // Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction // Living Space: 7,005ft² Photography: Brian Vanden Brink // sitting room and fireplace.

His Home Office

IMPACT design Resources

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

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Chelsea Townhouse

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone 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.

Classic New Build Home

GRAYSON DE VERE

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Other with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, 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.

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.

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.

Study

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The leather lounge chairs provide a comfortable reading spot next to the fire. Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for a large country study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Brentwood Traditional Library Renovation

Weinberg Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in San Francisco with a library, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

This is an example of 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.

Indian Hills, Edina

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Transitional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Farmhouse Project

The Fox Group

Design ideas for a country study room in Salt Lake City with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Ambleside Interior

Drawing Dept

RVP Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern home office in Cincinnati with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

阿里巴巴

Traditional home office in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and beige walls.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace and a Stone 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.