Peek a look at this moody home office which perfectly combines the tradition of this home with a moody modern vibe. This office packs function with a large desk, and functional faves that are perfect for brainstorming, planning or presenting.

Equestrian Office

Haus of Rowe Interiors

We transformed this barely used Sunroom into a fully functional home office because ...well, Covid. We opted for a dark and dramatic wall and ceiling color, BM Black Beauty, after learning about the homeowners love for all things equestrian. This moody color envelopes the space and we added texture with wood elements and brushed brass accents to shine against the black backdrop.

Family Home

Willow Grey Interiors

Small modern home office in Hampshire with green walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Listed Victorian Terrace in Kensington

Russell Taylor Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in London with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional home office in Phoenix with a library, black walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Mstari Safari Task Lounge

Nar Design Group

Meaning “line” in Swahili, the Mstari Safari Task Lounge itself is accented with clean wooden lines, as well as dramatic contrasts of hammered gold and reflective obsidian desk-drawers. A custom-made industrial, mid-century desk—the room’s focal point—is perfect for centering focus while going over the day’s workload. Behind, a tiger painting ties the African motif together. Contrasting pendant lights illuminate the workspace, permeating the sharp, angular design with more organic forms. Outside the task lounge, a custom barn door conceals the client’s entry coat closet. A patchwork of Mexican retablos—turn of the century religious relics—celebrate the client’s eclectic style and love of antique cultural art, while a large wrought-iron turned handle and barn door track unify the composition. A home as tactfully curated as the Mstari deserved a proper entryway. We knew that right as guests entered the home, they needed to be wowed. So rather than opting for a traditional drywall header, we engineered an undulating I-beam that spanned the opening. The I-beam’s spine incorporated steel ribbing, leaving a striking impression of a Gaudiesque spine.

Ridgewood Pre-Teen Bedroom

JK interior living

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with green walls, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Lakeside Retreat

Tielens Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern home office in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Gleneagles

Hawker Construction

This is an example of a beach style home office in Orange County with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Rustic Home Office

Country home office in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Eclectic Modern Farmhouse

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large country study room in Houston with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

butcher block creations

All Stone Concepts LLC

black walnut butcher block top with espresso stain in the craft room.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts craft room in Atlanta with green walls.

2017 Spring Parade of Homes-Edina

GreenWood Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized country study room in Minneapolis with green walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Misc Areas

Closet & Storage Concepts - Franklin

Design ideas for a large traditional craft room in Orange County with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and white floor.

Mountain Side Modern Gem

Veritas Fine Homes Inc

Marona Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in Denver with green walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Roslagsgatan 54

Strindberg Mäkleri AB

Patrik Jakobsson, Husfoto
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian study room in Stockholm with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Guild Anderson Hand Painted Wall Cabinets

Guild Anderson Furniture Limited

Design ideas for a mid-sized study room in Wiltshire with green walls and a built-in desk.

Castle Pines

Montare Builders

Design ideas for a large mediterranean study room in Denver with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Paul Green Historic Home/Chapel Hill, NC/Vacant Home Staging

Successful Staging/Bobbie McGrath

Playing to the pedigree of the home, the fireplace surround and window molding are original to the house. Carefully Staging the unique details of a home is what makes the difference. Photo by Marilyn Peryer

Craftsman Inspired Kitchen

Brooke B. Sammons

Remodel in historical Munger Place, this house is a Craftsman Style Reproduction built in the 1980's. The Kitchen and Study were remodeled to be more in keeping with the Craftsman style originally intended for home.

Home Office Design Ideas with Black Walls and Green 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.