Simon Maxwell
Small scandinavian home studio in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a built-in desk.

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

Olamar Interiors

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.

Floating Gables

Lume Architecture

Study nook, barn doors, timber lining, oak flooring, timber shelves, vaulted ceiling, timber beams, exposed trusses, cheminees philippe,
Photo of a small contemporary study room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in desk, vaulted and panelled walls.

Pine Ridge Estates

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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.

GRANGE YARD

MTA Architecture & Design

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Design ideas for a small contemporary home studio in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a built-in desk.

Floating Peak House

KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS

Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in Boston with a wood stove, a freestanding desk, beige floor, beige walls and travertine floors.

Long Crendon Longhouse

Cairn

Simon Maxwell
Mid-sized scandinavian home studio in Buckinghamshire with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown 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.

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.

Brixton Townhouse II

Indie & Co.

Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a large midcentury study room in London with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding desk and beige 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.

London Fields

Uncommon Projects Ltd

This is an example of a small eclectic home office in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and brown 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.

Arbeitszimmer mit Vintagmöbeln in Dunkelblau & Senfgelb

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Neben dem Vintagesessel in Cognac wurde an der langen Wand ein Vintageregal aus Teakholz vollflächig montiert. Durch die Anbringung in leichter Höhe wirkt es bei Weitem nicht so schwer und die Proportionen der Wand sind "gespannt". Mit der Zeit wird es sich zusehends füllen und den Blick von der dunkelblauen Farbe im Hintergrund auf die Dinge im Regal lenken.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Two-sided Fireplace and a Wood Stove

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.