Photo: Samara Vise
Large industrial study room in Boston with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and black floor.

Provincial Library

Strohmaier Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Other with a library, beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Cottesloe Apartment

Neil Cownie Architect Pty Ltd

This study shown here unfurnished allows for an efficient work area and storqage that allows room for a sofa or other furniture to be included within the room. This allows the room to become more versatile in use. The desk has been located to allow the user to enjoy a view to the ocean while working. Or a distraction from work maybe! Photo by Neil Cownie

Armadale Renovation :: Full Interior Design

eat.bathe.live

Our Armadale residence was a converted warehouse style home for a young adventurous family with a love of colour, travel, fashion and fun. With a brief of “artsy”, “cosmopolitan” and “colourful”, we created a bright modern home as the backdrop for our Client’s unique style and personality to shine. Incorporating kitchen, family bathroom, kids bathroom, master ensuite, powder-room, study, and other details throughout the home such as flooring and paint colours. With furniture, wall-paper and styling by Simone Haag. Construction: Hebden Kitchens and Bathrooms Cabinetry: Precision Cabinets Furniture / Styling: Simone Haag Photography: Dylan James Photography

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
Photo of a large transitional craft room in Atlanta with white walls, porcelain floors, a built-in desk, black floor and panelled walls.

Transitional Home Office

This is an example of a transitional home office in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Union Residence

LE Design

Mid-sized transitional study room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Home Office

Rose & Lily Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern study room in Atlanta with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, black floor, wood and wallpaper.

West Seattle Modern Farmhouse

Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

A large home office just off the kitchen, perfect for homework or work from home situations. From a 3 story custom build on top of existing foundation in West Seattle. Builder: Blue Sound Construction, Inc. Design: Make Design Photo: Alex Hayden

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KEN YOKOGAWA ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES INC.

This is an example of a modern home office in Other with a library, white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Park Avenue Apartment

GLOBAL HOME

Theo Johnson
Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

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.

Manhattan Modern Deco

Aman Architecture

Design ideas for an eclectic home office in New York with a built-in desk, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and black floor.

Colorful Art Connoisseur’s Residence

Trans-Pacific Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Hawaii with a library, brown walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk and orange floor.

Home Office

schemes & spaces

This is an example of a large scandinavian study room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

Luxury Modern Home

Hill House Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Surrey with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in 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.

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.

Custom Home in Vega

New Life Homes Inc.

Gunnar W
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, black floor and no fireplace.

Denby Family

Residents Understood

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Jacksonville with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

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.