First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Office and guest room

Jula Cole Design

Home office with custom builtins, murphy bed, and desk. Custom walnut headboard, oak shelves
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury study room in San Diego with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Home Office with a Murphy Bed

Artisan Custom Closets

A Lawrenceville, Georgia client living in a 2-bedroom townhome wanted to create a space for friends and family to stay on occasion but needed a home office as well. Our very own Registered Storage Designer, Nicola Anderson was able to create an outstanding home office design containing a Murphy bed. The space includes raised panel doors & drawers in London Grey with a High Rise-colored laminate countertop and a queen size Murphy bed.

Office Remodel

The Collective Haus

Mid-sized industrial study room in Boise with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Interior Design

Loft Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Melbourne with black walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

The Black Pearl / home office

Soaring Eagle Homes

Photography by Steven Paul
This is an example of a large transitional home office in Portland with a library, beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Sims Hilditch Country House

Adam Carter Photo

adamcarterphoto
Inspiration for a traditional study room in Wiltshire with beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Albert True House - 1908 Historical Renovation

User

Nick Novelli + Werner Straube
Photo of a transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

Spacious Loft Home Office

Neville Johnson Ltd

This spacious loft home office provides a light, airy and comfortable place to work. The loft space boasts two desk areas with a range of drawers, cupboards and shelving, providing ample space for two people to work in complete comfort. Bespoke shelving creates storage that’s perfect for office equipment, designed entirely around the requirements of the client. Bespoke fitted furniture fits perfectly into the vaulted ceiling, creating space for elegant storage that can’t be achieved with standard shelving.

Fireplace Built-Ins

PSI Tops | Plastic Specialties Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Salt Lake City with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Ling Residence

Designs Australia

Wall to wall storage and shelving unit with rolling library ladder. Thick top with large recess below as a simple design feature. Adjustable shelves throughout. Ladder with hanging hooks for upright storage. Size: 4.1m wide x 2.7m high x 0.4m deep Materials: Crown cut American Oak veneer stained to walnut colour with 30% clear satin lacquer finish. Back panel above bench top in American Oak veneer painted Dulux Luck. Back panel behind shelves painted to match wall colour with 30% gloss finish. Ladder Material: Ladder, fascia and rail in solid Victorian Ash stained to match cabinet walnut colour. Metal fittings powder coated black.

Home Office Workspace - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight Basement

Cascade West Development

Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Wool Skein - SW 6148 Flex Suite Color - Universal Khaki - SW 6150 Downstairs Guest Suite Color - Silvermist - SW 7621 Downstairs Media Room Color - Quiver Tan - SW 6151 Exposed Beams & Banister Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Truffle Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Shaw Floors Hardwood Product Kingston Oak in Tapestry Carpet Products by Dream Weaver Carpet Main Level Carpet Cosmopolitan in Iron Frost Beverage Station Backsplash by Glazzio Tiles Tile Product - Versailles Series in Dusty Trail Arabesque Mosaic Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Main Level Granite Product Colonial Cream Downstairs Quartz Product True North Silver Shimmer Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates

Fallstone Mill Drive

Whalen Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional home office in St Louis with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Design ideas for an expansive industrial home studio in Cincinnati with black walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and beige floor.

Traditional Home Office

This is an example of a large traditional home office in Phoenix with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Green With Envy Home Office

Blue Eye Interiors

Photo by Drew Schrimsher.
Design ideas for a transitional craft room in Albuquerque with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Office Remodel

Kathleen Burke Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in San Francisco with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Bookcase Wall Hidden Door

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Cleverly disguised door is hidden among the book shelves revealing a secret home office.
Design ideas for a large traditional home office in Other with a library, beige walls, carpet and beige floor.

Earthy Mountain Modern

Joe McGuire Design

In transforming their Aspen retreat, our clients sought a departure from typical mountain decor. With an eclectic aesthetic, we lightened walls and refreshed furnishings, creating a stylish and cosmopolitan yet family-friendly and down-to-earth haven. A serene study corner, adorned with an earthy-toned chair and window coverings, features an elegant table and captivating artwork, fostering a tranquil and productive ambience. ---Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/earthy-mountain-modern

Combine Office Library Project

Henderson & Mills

Close up of beaded doors with solid brass cabinet handles
Photo of a small traditional study room in Cardiff with green walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Carpet and Beige Floor

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.