GuyCo - Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home 2017 - After

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Indianapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Sleek Luxury

Guided Home Design

Kate Nelle Photo
Large modern study room in Phoenix with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Holladay Residence - JD

Upland Development, Inc.

This is an example of a large country study room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

St John's Wood Luxury Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern home office in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, black floor and wallpaper.

Lake Tapps, WA Custom Flooring

Avant Garde Wood Floors

Refined Rustic home office with gorgeous views of the lake. Avant Garde Wood Floors provided the custom random width hardwood floors. These are engineered White Oak with hit and miss sawn texture and black oil finish from Rubio Monocoat.

Petersen Brick House

Neil Dusheiko Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary study room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades

New York Window Fashion

Modern home office in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Langton St | Interior Styling

Erin Roberts Design

Interior Design & Styling | Erin Roberts
Design ideas for a large scandinavian home office in New York with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Watches of Mayfair

Ola Jachymiak Studio

Small traditional study room in London with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Osprey Remodel

Catalina Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Tampa with white walls, slate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Mid-Century Inspired Basement Suite

Jeffrey Kelly Designs LLC

Vintage wall hung Cado shelving and desk unit. Drew Kelly Photography
Photo of a small modern home office in Portland with white walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

St Augustine Road

Square Feet Architects

Internal. Garden Room. Home office Rick McCullagh
Design ideas for a small contemporary home studio in London with white walls, a built-in desk and black floor.

X-100 Eichler Restoration

Lucile Glessner Design

Photo Credit: Sabrina Huang
Inspiration for a midcentury home office in San Francisco with grey walls, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Tribeca

Inson Dubois Wood LLC

Photo of an expansive contemporary study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Colorful Cottage

S / Wiley Interior Photography

Photos by Stephanie Wiley Photography
This is an example of a transitional home office in Other with a freestanding desk and black floor.

Horse Park Road

CECILIA ROSE DESIGNS

Large mudroom that opens up to the home office. Surrounded by glass to enjoy the views in every direction while you work. Lovely.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Cincinnati with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Monterey

Warren French Interiors

Waterside Apartment overlooking Falmouth Marina and Restronguet. This apartment was a blank canvas of Brilliant White and oak flooring. It now encapsulates shades of the ocean and the richness of sunsets, creating a unique, luxury and colourful space.

Tivoli Office Collection

ITALIA FURNITURE

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Crafter's Dream work space

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary craft room in Raleigh with a built-in desk, white walls, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Listed Terrace House

Knott Architects

Jefferson Smith
This is an example of a small contemporary study room in London with white walls, a freestanding desk, black floor and no fireplace.

Home Office Design Ideas with Black Floor and Orange 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.