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

Finished Basement with Craft Room

Mosby Building Arts

Down the new hallway in the remodeled basement is a light & lively craft room. Vinyl tile flooring and white custom cabinetry creates a wonderland of imagination and productivity. The space includes a home office and a a sliding barn door behind which is even more storage. Design details that add personality include softly curved edges on the walls and soffits, a geometric cut-out on the stairwell and custom cabinetry that carries through all the rooms. Photo by Toby Weiss

Connally Lodge

Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Dallas with a library, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

Luxurious Spanish Colonial – Malibu

Lewin Wertheimer

Inspiration for a home office in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround 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.

Hurspierpoint

The Workshop

bespoke 30mm Birch plywood painted library home office
This is an example of a large contemporary study room in Sussex with beige walls, carpet, a hanging fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

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.

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.

Edmonton Larkspur - Interior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Our clients wanted an updated open concept living room and kitchen with a traditional flare. This included a very spacious kitchen with a large island, as well as a ton of built in storage and pantry space. The living room is also very open, with a beautiful fireplace and built in shelving. The den was renovated into a beautiful, bright and organized home office with custom cabinetry and access off the front entry with a window open to the living room. The front and back entries as well as the laundry room were also a part of this renovation. Throughout the home there are many stone, wood, and metal accents, which all add to the overall character of the entire home. It turned out beautiful, don't you think?

Laurelhurst Storybook Residence

Board & Vellum

The muted blue accents give this cozy parlor a relaxed and inviting feel.
Mid-sized transitional home office in Seattle with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Magazine Street New Orleans

Legend Interiors, Inc

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in New Orleans with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Davidsonville Entertaining Space

Timberlake Design Build

Tommy Sheldon Photography
This is an example of a large transitional study room in Baltimore with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.