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.

Wheelers Hill home

Jasmine McClelland Design

Working from home looks perfect.
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Melbourne with light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Valia

Daniela Fulford Photography

Photo of a contemporary home office in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Modern home in Hampshire

Architog

Ryan Cowan
Photo of a mid-sized modern study room in Oxfordshire with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

The Jonathan Club

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with a library, vinyl floors, no fireplace, beige floor and recessed.

Sandalwood transitional

Jamestown Estate Homes

Starlight Images Inc.
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Softly & Swiftly

Masa Studio Architects

AMBIA Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Fall 2013 Parade of Homes-Platinum Award Winner

June DeLugas Interiors

A built-in desk with storage can be hidden by pocket doors when not in use. Custom-built with wood desk top and fabric backing. Photo by J. Sinclair

Rénovation d'une Maison Parisienne

Lagom architectes

This is an example of a large contemporary home office in Paris with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Rustic Modern Home

Custom One Homes

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Mashpee Shingle Style

ArchiPlicity, LLC

Katherine Jackson Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Home Office

J.G.& L. Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Fun and Functional space for the kids to study, do homework or surf the web.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Cambridge French Living Room Basement Renovation

Kathy Marshall Design

Once apon a time I was a scary basement located in a congested section of Cambridge MA. My clients and I set out to create a new space inspired by France that could also double as a guest room when needed. Painting the existing wood joists and adding bead board in between the joists and painting any exposed pipes white celebrates the ceiling rather than trying to hide it keeps the much needed ceiling height. Italian furniture, books and antique rug gives this once basement a very European well travelled feel.

Dumbo Loft

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury study room in New York with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Ibiza Spring

Susanna Cots

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Barcelona with light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Day at the Upper Beach

Eurodale Developments Inc

Converted the former third floor primary suite into a two bedroom suite with built ins to provide bedroom independence to the whole family! This is the new kids bedroom homework and closet area - all custom millwork

SE1 apartment - transforming a white box

Samantha Watkins McRae

In order to bring this off plan apartment to life, we created and added some much needed bespoke joinery pieces throughout. Optimised for this families' needs, the joinery includes a specially designed floor to ceiling piece in the day room with its own desk, providing some much needed work-from-home space.⁠ ⁠The interior has received some carefully curated furniture and finely tuned fittings and fixtures to inject the character of this wonderful family and turn a white cube into their new home.⁠

Serene and Bright White and Blue Home Office

My Bespoke Room

Design ideas for a large scandinavian home office in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Travis Heights Bungalow

MB Sullivan Design LLC

This is an example of a transitional home office in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and vaulted.

Library Retreat

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Photo of a traditional home office in Nashville with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Home Office Design Ideas with Beige Floor and Red 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.