Once a dark paneled home office, we removed uneven beams and dark wood on the fireplace to breath life into this space. Light oiled wood floors, a clean white palette and modern fireplace design make this a new pleasant space to work.

Birmingham Audio/Video

The Sound Vision

This 46" LED hidden behind custom made panels. Photos by Joy King
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Detroit with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

The Morris

Manor House Crafted Homes Inc.

Rob Moroto
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Calgary with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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Midlake Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Other with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Man Cave in the Sky in Winchester

D.R.M. Design Build, Inc.

Cramped Attic space converted into Home Office and Man Cave with full Bath, Fireplace, Retro-Audio sound system and Record and CD Library. All with a view of the Boston Skyline from Winchester!

Shingle Style, Dutchess Couny

Trumbull Architects

Large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Arbeitszimmer mit Vintagmöbeln in Dunkelblau & Senfgelb

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Details im Arbeitszimmer.
Design ideas for a large midcentury home office in Other with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Byron

The Counter Companies

Full Package Media
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Dallas with a hanging fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

West Offices

Elite Cabinets

Large contemporary home studio in Other with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

European Allure - Victoria Fraserview

JDL Homes Vancouver

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Vancouver with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Shalom Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Home office with wood burning fireplace with tiled surround and gray painted mantle. White painted wood paneled walls with distressed hardwood floors. Semco windows and doors. (Ryan Hainey)

Property styling - Irving Avenue Prahran East

Edwina Harris Interior Design

Photo by Marshall White Realestate
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Melbourne with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey walls and a tile fireplace surround.

Modern Minimalism

Studio Interio

Contemporary, Modern Minimalist home office, working area
This is an example of a small contemporary home office in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Rafter J Contemporary Mountain Home

Galbraith Design Inc. / Galbraith Builders, Inc.

Nice gas fireplace in home office creates an inviting work space. Photo by Mark Galbraith
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

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House PA London

House PA Ltd
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with blue walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

All Surfaces- Transitional Brookfield Home

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
This is an example of an expansive transitional home office in Milwaukee with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Custom Home

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Photo of a large traditional study room in Little Rock with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

KEB House

Hulburd Design

Tim Griffith
This is an example of a mid-sized modern study room in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Blaze Commercial Series

Acucraft Fireplaces

Acucraft Blaze6 Tall Fireplace in Resident's Library
Mid-sized modern home office in Minneapolis with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Willis Point

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Vancouver with beige walls, carpet, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Tile 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.