Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Modern Gas Insert Fireplace

Dovetail Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Fireplace w Custom Cabinets

Benvenuti and Stein

Office/Study,Benvenuti and Stein Design Build North Shore, Winnetka Showroom
Mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, vaulted and panelled walls.

Iron Rock

My Cabinet Factory

A custom Knotty Alder home office/library with wall paneling surrounding the entire room. Inset cabinetry and tall bookcases on either side of the room.

Tyrod Taylor Home Renovation

Infinite Home

Photo of a large modern home office in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered, panelled walls and decorative wall panelling.

Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC

Bloodfire Studios LLC

This is a million dollar renovation with addition in Marietta Country Club, Georgia. This was a $10,000 photography project with drone stills and video capture.

419 Justabout - Tuscany

Benjamin Marcus Homes

Custom barn door and wood paneling in this sophisticated home office. Complete with gas fireplace!
Design ideas for a transitional study room in Other with carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Copper Bay

Glas Associates

A multifunctional space serves as a den and home office with library shelving and dark wood throughout Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Large traditional home office in Grand Rapids with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Commercial Woodwork in New Jersey

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom library living room.
This is an example of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, black floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Iron Rock

My Cabinet Factory

A custom Knotty Alder home office/library with wall paneling surrounding the entire room. Inset cabinetry and tall bookcases on either side of the room.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Photo of a large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Barn Doors

Novus Building and Design

Large transitional study room with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, grey floor and panelled walls.

Bespoke

Interior Motifs

Bespoke desk and changing cabinets above.
This is an example of a small contemporary home office in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Commercial Woodwork in New Jersey

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom library living room.
Photo of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, black floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Transitional Transformation

Bohannon Design Team

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Iron Rock

My Cabinet Factory

A custom Knotty Alder home office/library with wall paneling surrounding the entire room. Inset cabinetry and tall bookcases on either side of the room.

Classic Library

Dovetail Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Commercial Woodwork in New Jersey

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom library living room.
Photo of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, black floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Tyrod Taylor Home Renovation

Infinite Home

Home Office Design Ideas with a Wood Fireplace Surround and Panelled Walls

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.