Antique Wood Stove
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home office in New York with a wood stove, a freestanding desk and brown walls.

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.

Garden Office in Bristol

MOSS Design & Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian home studio in Other with a wood stove and a built-in desk.

Дом в Подмосковье

Валентина Савескул

фотограф Д. Лившиц
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Moscow with brown walls, a freestanding desk, a wood stove, medium hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

Kitchen Extension

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Living Room + Study - new log burner installed. Photography by Chris Kemp.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home office in Kent with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Snow White Limestone Floor and Steps

International Marble

Snow White Limestone Floor and Steps
Inspiration for a large modern home studio with white walls, limestone floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk, white floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

# Marc & Denise

Cocré-art

Bureau sur mesure blanc avec intégration d'un plan de travail finition stratifié blanc teinté dans la masse. Agence cocré-art
Large contemporary study room in Paris with orange walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Bronxville, New York

Carole Vaudable Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic study room in New York with brown walls, marble floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and wood walls.

はぐくむ家

バークレーの風一級建築士事務所

70年という月日を守り続けてきた農家住宅のリノベーション建築当時の強靭な軸組みを活かし、新しい世代の住まい手の想いのこもったリノベーションとなった夏は熱がこもり、冬は冷たい隙間風が入る環境から開口部の改修、断熱工事や気密をはかり夏は風が通り涼しく、冬は暖炉が燈り暖かい室内環境にした空間動線は従来人寄せのための二間と奥の間を一体として家族の団欒と仲間と過ごせる動線とした北側の薄暗く奥まったダイニングキッチンが明るく開放的な造りとなった

Ondre Beach house

Blue Spruce Homes Ltd.

Designer Steve Ondre.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Vancouver with white walls, marble floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

A Gentleman's Coop

Christopher Burns Interiors

The floors and walls are all reclamed lumber. The beames were saved from the original structure. The club chairs are French "Moustache chairs" from the 1920's

Garden Office in Bristol

MOSS Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian home studio in Other with a wood stove and a built-in desk.

Garden Office in Bristol

MOSS Design & Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian home studio in Other with a wood stove and a built-in desk.

Garden Office in Bristol

MOSS Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian home studio in Other with a wood stove and a built-in desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with 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.