Catherine Nguyen Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Our Work

K&C Classic Homes

This is an example of a traditional study room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Maidstone

HW Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Miami with a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

Wayzata Estate

Grace Hill Design

Alyssa Lee Photography
Traditional home office in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, medium hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Home Office Decor

Fratantoni Interior Designers

We love this home office's built-in bookcases, the coffered ceiling, and double entry doors.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean home office in Phoenix with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Street of Dreams

Luxe Pros

Photo of a transitional home office in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Chalet Interiors

Chalet

Chalet Interiors
Traditional home office in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Antique Cape Cod Farmhouse

Fresh Start Interiors

This home office/living room is in an 1890s coastal farmhouse on Cape Cod. It is both rustic and elegant with a bay window, wainscotting, stone fireplace and new built-in cabinetry. Cabinet includes bookcase, storage drawers for office supplies and files as well as extra coat storage closet.

Newport Coast

SIDG Design

Library , custom finishes with fireplace and windows
Large contemporary home office in Orange County with a library, limestone floors, beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Private Villa - Chianti

Daniela Neri

Design ideas for a traditional home office in Florence with a library, beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design Erika Bierman Photography
This is an example of a large transitional home office in Los Angeles with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and blue floor.

Taylor

Bluestone Building, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Birmingham with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Rice University - New Home Construction

Edwards Interiors and Design, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and a freestanding desk.

West 95th Project

M&P Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Highland Ave - Green Phoenix Development

Essex Restoration

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Castle Pines Study Make Over

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Homeowners wanted to change a dreary and busy study into a work space that will inspire. We made custom Width, height and depth bookcases with thick shelves to fill out the space. White painted open bookcases. Custom sized to fit with White paint on Maple. Metallic porcelain Fireplace surround.

Home Office/Library Expansion

The Remodel Group

A clear sliding glass door can close off this space to make it as private as it needs to be.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Portland with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Gourmet Kitchen with Great Room

Synergy Builders Inc.

Transitional space that is clean and open, yet cozy and comfortable
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Island Fusion Writing Desk

Tommy Bahama Home

Unique cocoa shell and textured metal writing desk featured in an open concept, multi-functional living room.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a metal fireplace surround.

English Country

Sims Luxury Builders

Large transitional study room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and beige walls.

Home Office Design Ideas with Beige Walls and a Standard Fireplace

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.