Inspiration for a transitional study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Traditional Charleston Style Home

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

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Toll Brothers Plano, TX Model

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Linfield Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Masculine Chic

ROYAL INTERIOR DESIGN LTD

Design ideas for a large modern home office in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

The Captain's Quarters

CK Architects

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Bridgeport with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

1930s Canberra Bungalow

Journey Home Interior Design

This is an example of a traditional study room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Office Room Project - Aldie, VA

Virginia Kitchen & Bath

Modern home office in DC Metro with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

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JLS Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Townhouse : SO 7th, Fort Worth, TX

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Small office space. French design with custom architectural elements.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Walpole, MA

Shari Pellows Interiors

Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Upscale Family Home

Courtney Thomas Design

A sophisticated, custom designed home office. Primarily presenting dark, traditional woods, we lightened up the interior using beige textiles. From the large area rug to the throw pillows to the wall color, the room is now perfectly balanced with a strikingly earthy contrast. The wooden ceiling beams also create proportion, bringing the high ceilings more into the design scheme. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/berkshire-house/

Refreshingly Classic

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

Kaskel Photography
Design ideas for a traditional study room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cozy & Sophisticated Bungalow

Amanda Steiner Design, LLC

Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Concept 4433

Newport Homebuilders

James Wilson Photography
Mid-sized traditional study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Sugar Creek Remodel

Tamsin Design Group

Photographer: Anne Mathias
This is an example of a small transitional study room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Pacific Heights - San Francisco

Forrest Glover Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Custom Office/Library

Affordable Closets Plus, LLC

Paul Wesley
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Newark with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Traditional Home Office

Photo of a traditional home office in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Iron Rock

My Cabinet Factory

A custom Knotty Alder home office/library with wall paneling surrounding the entire room. Inset cabinetry and tall bookcases on either side of the room.

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.