Clean-Lined, Soft and Contemporary Condo in Sterling, VA

Tinius Photography
Mid-sized contemporary study room in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor and grey walls.

Nottinghill

Frahm Interiors - Burlington ON

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Toronto with medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Pine Ridge Estates

BUILD

This custom bespoke two-story home offers five bedrooms, five baths, and expansive living areas. Designed around the outdoor lifestyle of the homeowners, the amenities include a 25 yard lap pool with spa, chaise shelf, and a spacious lawn area. An open kitchen-dining area offers the perfect space for entertaining guests and is extended to the outside with the outdoor living and dining area located just off the kitchen. Large windows throughout, this gorgeous custom home is light and bright with unobstructed views of the outdoors. Photos by Amber Frederiksen Photography

Beach Style Home Office

Photo of a large beach style home office in Portland with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Little Balboa Island

Anne Michaelsen Design

Mark Lohman Photography
Photo of a large beach style study room in Orange County with marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Library

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

Large contemporary home office in Other with a library, beige walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is an example of a large midcentury home office in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, a library and a two-sided fireplace.

Caribou Lake House

J Martin Builders

Mid-sized country study room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Home Office / Library
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in San Francisco with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and black floor.

Lakeside Story

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style study room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Coastal Contemporary

Studio 6 Architects

Photo of a large contemporary study room in Orange County with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Dream Italian Home designed by Award Winning Fratantoni Interior Designers!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Home office with a double sided fireplace and chandelier lighting.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean study room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Serenity Indian Wells luxury desert mansion modern home office views

Whipple Russell Architects

Serenity Indian Wells luxury desert mansion modern home office views. Photo by William MacCollum.
Expansive modern home studio in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor and recessed.

WG Flatiron

Rodriguez Studio Architecture PC

Detail at custom brass wall paneling
This is an example of a modern study room in New York with blue walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Urban Farmhouse

Design DCA

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Project Laurentian

Diana Bastone Designs

Mid-sized transitional study room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Estate - Park City (46)

Magleby Construction

Design ideas for an expansive modern home office in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and coffered.

River Run

Esslinger Design Company

The bones were great (architectural details and bold color choice) so all it took was the right furniture and finishing touches to make it a functional and beautiful home office.

Library

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Other with a library, beige walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, beige floor and a freestanding desk.

All Fireplaces Home Office Design Ideas with a Two-sided Fireplace

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.