The columns separating the master bedroom and office area were demolished and replaced with new custom built-in, see-through Crystal Cabinet bookshelves with cherry wood Tahoe doors coated with a sepia stain.

Cedar Ridge Ct

Deffenbaugh Homes

Large study room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and recessed.

Great Falls Design Project

Cristina Mullins Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in DC Metro with green walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

2016 Street of Dreams-The Quintessence

Fowler Home Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Portland with a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Bridge lake Drive

The Final Stage Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with a two-sided fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Home Office

Locus Architecture

Photo of a contemporary study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Olive

Talie Jane Interiors

Photography by Webshooters Inc.
Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Room For The Entire Family

Kitchen Choreography

This completely custom den combines custom cabinetry, beautiful glass inserts and impressive stone accents to create a space in which you want to work. Photo by Jason Hulet Photography

French Country House

Gaskill Architecture

Photo of a large home office in Other with a library, green walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Castle Pines

Arise Constructions & Remodels

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Denver with a library, beige walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and wallpaper.

2017 ARDA - Model Homes - The Stater Group, Inc.

AIBD - American Institute of Building Design

To facilitate the builder's desire to create a successful model home in this large site development with expansive natural preserves, this design creates a sense of presence far greater than its actual size. This was accomplished by a wide yet shallow layout that allows most rooms to look out to rear of home and preserve views beyond. Designed with a West Indies flavor, this thoroughly modern home's layout flows seamlessly from space to space. Each room is bright with lots of natural light, creating a home that takes fullest potential of this unique site. An ARDA for Model Home Design goes to The Stater Group, Inc. Designer: The Sater Group, Inc. From: Bonita Springs, Florida

Villa Classic

:GEMINI Guild

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic home office in Vancouver with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Proyecto de Interiorismo | Clic

ABACUBE Interiorismo

Diseño de interiores en Barcelona. Despacho compartido de una vivienda unifamiliar en Barcelona, diseñado para fomentar la concentración y creatividad de sus propietarios, inspirado en las villas de lujo balinesas con jardínes exóticos, materiales continuos y maderas nobles.

Sugarberry New Build

Blue Sky Design

Country home office in Raleigh with marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Extension / Rénovation maison M

ACA architectes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Reims with a library, white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Bethesda Turret

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

This is an example of a large country study room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Clissold Crescent

Cullum Design

Midcentury home office in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Clean and Minimal Mediterranean in Houston, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean study room in Houston with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cave Creek AZ Custom Home & Horse property nestled on 12.5 acres

Platinum Realty Network

There are 2 office spaces in this home. The other is upstairs and this is downstairs. Warm fireplace and built-in shelving and cabinets make this the perfect room for an office. Beautiful views out the large wall of windows make this the hardest place to want to work.

Great Falls Design Project

Cristina Mullins Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in DC Metro with green walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Two-sided Fireplace and a Freestanding Desk

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.