Inspiration for a country study room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Project Fairmount

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

Inspiration for a large modern study room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Scottish Manor

Randy Heller Pure and Simple Interior Design

This wooden study makes for a sophisticated home office. A rustic hanging chandelier is the center of this room, surrounded by wooden wall panels, area rug, arched metal fireplace grills and over-sized wing back chairs.

Ashton Heights, Arlington VA Home

Liza Ryner Design

Mid-sized arts and crafts study room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Dryden Lane

La Marco Homes

The stylish home office has a distressed white oak flooring with grey staining and a contemporary fireplace with wood surround.
Large transitional home office in Detroit with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Indian Hill Estate

Newgard Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Lakeforest Library

HCI Cabinetry

Photo of an expansive traditional home office in Chicago with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Hamptons Style on Mercer Island

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

A home with timeless sophistication & storybook charm.
Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Lake House

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Large transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Conference Room and Office Space

Tague Design Showroom

Custom built-in bookshelves and matching wainscoting add elegance to any conference room. Designed by the Tague Design Showroom, Malvern PA.
Photo of a mid-sized study room in Philadelphia with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Remodel

Environments by Design

Photo of a large country study room in Cleveland with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown walls, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Villa Palagio Montedomini

Ilaria Mari | Home Stager

Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Florence with a library, white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Office

Deffenbaugh Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Home Office - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model

Marty Paoletta Photography

Photographer - Marty Paoletta
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean home office in Nashville with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Offices

J Mozeley interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Charlotte with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Fine Furnishings

Home Market Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Dallas with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Cherry Wood Study with Coffered Ceilings

Tague Design Showroom

Ceiling treatments can take a design to the next level and drastically change the mood in the space. Ceiling details add character and dimension to a plain room—from massive wood beams to the grandeur of a coffer detail —creative ceiling treatments can transform any room into a truly memorable space.

Waxhaw/Marvin, Colorful Interiors -Mixing antiques with new furniture

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This is a feminine ladies study and sitting room. It is filled with our clients favorite colors and antiques. We just added new chairs, pillows and a rug.

Interiors

Creber Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Historic Home Renovation & Addition

Joy Martin Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Minneapolis with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Wood Fireplace Surround 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.