This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

SW Bouchaine

Williamson James Homes LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts study room in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and recessed.

Maidstone

HW Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Bow Bridge

Rezac Construction

Alan Jackson- Jackson Studios
Arts and crafts home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Crescent H

EK Reedy Interiors, Inc.

Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY Paul Warchol Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, black floor, a library, brown walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Louisiana Estate

Linda Fritschy Interior Design

Charles Davis Smith
Contemporary home office in Dallas with a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Country Villa

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photographer
This is an example of a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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Susan Glick Interiors

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Lake Home

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Inspiration for a small contemporary home office in Minneapolis with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Fairview Home

Notting Hill Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

A Bespoke Bedroom With Home Office Furniture By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Our brief was to design, create and install bespoke, handmade bedroom storage solutions and home office furniture, in two children's bedrooms in a Sevenoaks family home. As parents, the homeowners wanted to create a calm and serene space in which their sons could do their studies, and provide a quiet place to concentrate away from the distractions and disruptions of family life.

Posthaste in a Shirtwaist: Home Office

Tamara Day Design

Study room in Kansas City with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

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.

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.

Walford Road

Untitled Practice

Small contemporary home studio in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Man Cave Office

Joi Prater Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Phoenix with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Estate Home

Guest Interiors, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Charlotte with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

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ARCHPOINT

This is an example of an eclectic study room in Moscow with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Rice University - New Home Construction

Edwards Interiors and Design, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and a freestanding desk.

Cherry Wood Study for Philadelphia Magazine's Design Home, Blue Bell PA

Tague Design Showroom

Tague Design Showroom & Jay Greene Photography
Photo of a large traditional home office in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown walls and a tile fireplace surround.

Stacked Stone 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.