Photo of a transitional home office in Austin with beige walls, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Inspiration for an eclectic home office in Orange County with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Old World Elegance

Ivanka's

Large traditional home office in New York with a library, beige walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

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Amy Noel Design

Contemporary home office in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Vibrant Home Office

User

Small, contemporary home office and craft room. The client loved greens, oranges and nature-inspired accessories. Photo by Jamie Atterholt
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary craft room in Los Angeles with grey walls, a freestanding desk and green floor.

Wall Mounted Shelving

Vault Furniture

We gave this once messy and cluttered office a make over with large wall mounted shelves. Made from 2" thick reclaimed pine and American steel. Designed and built by Vault Furniture. Chicago, IL

Black-and-White Badajoz for a Stylish Condo

Granada Tile

Inside a classic Portland, Oregon, condo building, Em Shephard, the project manager for Jessica Helgerson Interior Design chose our Badajoz cement tile to cover several floor spaces, including the den, creating a chic, unified and graphic look. Interior Design: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design / Photograph: Lincoln Barbour / Cement Tiles: Granada Tile

Denver Penthouse

Nehemiah General Contractors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Denver with blue walls, bamboo floors and green floor.

Penthouse Mainz

Faerber Architekten

Lennart Wiedemuth
Photo of a mid-sized modern study room in Frankfurt with white walls, a built-in desk, black floor and no fireplace.

Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond

Yoko Kloeden Design

Photography: YAYOI
This is an example of a traditional home office in London with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and black floor.

1960's Washington D.C. Townhouse

Hillary Thomas Designs

Inspiration for an eclectic home office in San Francisco with a library and black floor.

Быково

Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design

Photo of a traditional home office in Moscow with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Fountain House

Boutique Homes

Simon Eldon Photography Interior design by Carine Harrington
Inspiration for a transitional home office in Birmingham with black walls, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Commercial Woodwork in New Jersey

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom library living room.
This is an example of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, black floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Shingle Style Lake Home

James McNeal Architecture and Design

In partnership with Charles Cudd Co. Photo by John Hruska Orono MN, Architectural Details, Architecture, JMAD, Jim McNeal, Shingle Style Home, Transitional Design Corner Office, Built-In Office Desk, Floating Shelves, Window Shades, White Trim

Wabi-sabi - home office

KuDa Photography

KuDa Photography
Photo of a mid-sized industrial study room in Portland with blue walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

The Design Atelier

Photo by Emily Followill
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Lakefront Tradition

Jodi Fleming Design

This is an example of a traditional home office with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Holladay Haven

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Inspiration for a large contemporary home office in Salt Lake City with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Home Office and Private Library

Meeder Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home office in Chicago with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Black Floor and Green Floor

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.