Home office transformed from wainscoted coffered ceiling cookie cutter design. Grasscloth wall warms up space. New built-ins house office equipment and coat closet. A patchwork of Turkish kilim rugs makes an overall rug.

Alberta Ave

Joy Street Design

This San Carlos home features exciting design elements like bold, floral wallpaper, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases in navy blue: --- Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/bold-design-powder-room-study

Cottage Home in Cool Tones

Doors For Builders Inc

French style entry doors for home office space. Clear glass, and dark finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in Chicago with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Black & White Masculine Home Office- Rose T. Bien-Aime

Rose T Bien-Aime

The goal for this entire home was to design everything in black and white and keep each room interesting, well designed, sophisticated and most of all, timeless. In this black and white office, my client wanted the space to be masculine, graphic & unforgettable. Being an owner of a contracting firm, He wanted to be able to work from home and for the room to be functional for that purpose. He wanted a big desk that would be able to hold two extra-large computer monitors and stylish enough to match the rest of house. I immediately thought of using a dining room table as a desk for his office. The Corin trestle dining table makes the perfect focal point that shines with simple sophistication for his office. It also grounded the room with its waits and its masculine flair. All we needed was a good rug, the right accent chairs, wall art and accents pieces to enhance the core design.

{H} Family Home

Laura of Pembroke

This is an example of a transitional home office in Cleveland with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Bright and open home in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

One of the first rooms you see through the front entry is this beautiful study mixed with traditional and contemporary furnishings. Brightly colored abstract artwork pops against the neutral walls and metallic groin vaulted ceiling. Photographer: Daniel Angulo

Germantown Custom Home

David Clark Construction, LLC

Troy Glasgow
Mid-sized traditional study room in Nashville with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Lynwood Remodel

Studio McGee

Becky Kimball
Inspiration for a modern home office in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Private Study

Shannon Connor Interiors

Cozy study with a pull out sofa to easily accommodate extra guests. Fun octopus print reminds you that this is a beach house but is not cheesy. Natural fibers add texture and interest. Photo by Marco Ricca

Special Places

Creative Interiors Inc.

This is a craft room to die for! Find everything you need quickly. This custom space has everything you need for every project!
Design ideas for a large traditional craft room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Art Deco Design

Landmark Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Hermitage

Legacy Custom Homes

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
Design ideas for a large traditional craft room in Orange County with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Santa Monica Modern Craftsman

STUDIO ALLEN ARCHITECTS, INC

Transitional home office in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Masculine Chic

ROYAL INTERIOR DESIGN LTD

This is an example of a large modern home office in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

View Lane

Studio M Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home studio in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Office and Den

Felicia Khor Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Elegant Hillside Home

Allen Construction

Architect: Tom Ochsner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean study room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Craft Room

Woodworksdesign, LLC

Large contemporary craft room in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Conversion from Home Office to Guest Room

User

Designed by Tim Higbee of Closet Works: The Murphy style wall bed folds out into a queen size bed with a comfortable 8 inch thick quality mattress. A pull-out table on the right side bed is perfect when guests stay overnight, but folds away into the wall unit when the room is used as an office. Built-in interior lighting above the wall bed is perfect for reading in bed and the switch is conveniently located on the left side of the head of the bed. When the wall bed is open, the lighted, recessed well that holds the bed when it is closed creates a visual separation from the wall storage unit, framing the top of the mattress like a custom headboard. The Aria wood tone blends in with the color scheme in the rest of the home. photo - Cathy Rabeler

Edina Boulevard Desk

O’Hara Interiors

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Troy Thies, Photography
Photo of a traditional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with Beige Walls and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.