Large transitional study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Portola Valley

Fannie Allen Design

Client's home office/study. Madeline Weinrib rug. Photos by David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of a large eclectic study room in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chestnut Hill

Diane Murphy Interiors, LLC.

Home Office, Chestnut Hill, MA
Mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

New Classic

Whitlock Builders

Mid-sized traditional study room in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Upper Arlington Basement 15279

J.S. Brown & Co.

Basement remodel with semi-finished adjacent craft room, bathroom, and 2nd floor laundry / cedar closet. Salesperson Jeff Brown. Project Manager Dave West. Interior Designer Carolyn Rand. In-house design Brandon Okone

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in San Diego with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Maroney LA Remodeling house Office

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
Inspiration for a large contemporary home office in Los Angeles with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

Home Office

Germania Construction

A home office can be a cozy spot for reading, working and homework.
This is an example of a large country study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Main Line Industrial Chic Manse

JAB Design Group

Halkin Mason Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Philadelphia with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Interior Timber Framing

Centennial Timber Frames

A local family business, Centennial Timber Frames started in a garage and has been in creating timber frames since 1988, with a crew of craftsmen dedicated to the art of mortise and tenon joinery.

Living by K Two Designs

K Two Designs, Inc.

Authentic French Country Estate in one of Houston's most exclusive neighborhoods - Hunters Creek Village. Custom designed and fabricated iron railing featuring Gothic circles. Multistep hand applied alder wood along walls.

Office

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love this master bedroom and home office, the custom fireplace is certainly calling our names! We also appreciate the arched windows and arched entryways, the wood flooring, wall sconces and the custom fireplace mantel.

Harbor Sunset

Glennwood Custom Builders

Photo of a large traditional home office in Other with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Office

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this master bedroom's sitting area featuring a custom fireplace, arched windows, custom window treatments, and wood floors!
This is an example of a large transitional study room in Phoenix with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Palmetto Bluff - Trout Hole

Court Atkins Group

McManus Photography
Mid-sized traditional study room in Charleston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Groveland Grandeur: A Luxurious New Build In Prestigious West Vancouver

Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Vancouver with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wood.

North Carolina Lake House

RJohnston Interiors, Inc.

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.

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.

All Fireplace Surrounds Home Office Design Ideas with Beige Walls

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.