Nathalie Priem Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Eye Candy on Alma

Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.

Beyond Beige Interior Design | www.beyondbeige.com | Ph: 604-876-3800 | Photography By Provoke Studios | Furniture Purchased From The Living Lab Furniture Co

Paris Invalides

KERMAREC - Menuiserie & Rénovation

Midcentury study room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Home Office / Den / Library

Francois Tenenbaum - Design by Francois, LLC

Louis XV Writing Desk
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in New York with a library, blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, red floor and panelled walls.

Portrait Series

Maple Mountain Fireplaces

There once was a time when families spent the evening gathered happily around a warm flame, not a television. The Windsor Arch evokes this era, providing timeless beauty and bold craftsmanship. As Victorian castings accompany highlighted chrome, flames within radiate steady, even heat for many years to come. Unique in design and function, the Windsor Arch combines modern technology with a subtle hint of distinction and elegance from a time once forgotten.

Bespoke limestone fireplace mantel in a traditional library

Scarlett Fireplaces

Fitted into this traditional library setting, a bespoke fireplace design with Tudor style hand carved English limestone mantel, natural slate tiled hearth, reclaimed brick slip chamber and Charnwood Island II wood burner. photo: Jason Scarlett

Cotswold country house extension and refurbishment

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Refurbishment of a Grade II* Listed Country house with outbuildings in the Cotswolds. The property dates from the 17th Century and was extended in the 1920s by the noted Cotswold Architect Detmar Blow. The works involved significant repairs and restoration to the stone roof, detailing and metal windows, as well as general restoration throughout the interior of the property to bring it up to modern living standards. A new heating system was provided for the whole site, along with new bathrooms, playroom room and bespoke joinery. A new, large garden room extension was added to the rear of the property which provides an open-plan kitchen and dining space, opening out onto garden terraces.

Battersea family home

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic study room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Schaumburg Farmhouse

Studio21 Architects

Cozy home office with a stone fireplace and built in bookshelves.
Photo of a large country home office in Chicago with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Water View Greenwich Home

GRAYSON DE VERE

Large contemporary home office in Other with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

WG Flatiron

Rodriguez Studio Architecture PC

Sliding glass door at home office
Photo of a modern study room in New York with blue walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Home Office

Holzheimer Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a large study room in Cleveland with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

University Park Home

Gary Riggs Home

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Dallas with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Pennsylvania House

Gail Green Interiors

Inside a niche sits a custom designed loveseat and side table, perfect for reading and contemplation. A serene study is created for this art collector whose interest is centered on the landscape beyond and the mirroring interiors within. Soft blues and off-whites are used throughout the room. A verre eglomise panel adorns a side wall.

Heath View Clapham. Broderie & Versailles in colour Gainsboro

Cheville Parquet

Cheville Versailles and Broderie smoked and finished in a metallic oil. The metallic finish reflects the light, so you see different tones at different times of the day, or depending on how the light is hitting it. By finishing traditional parquet designs in vibrant metallic finishes, Cheville have created a floor which blends old with new. It fits wonderfully into this 19th Century Villa This multi-award winning property is the most publicized project Cheville has ever worked on. Each block is hand finished in a hard wax oil. Compatible with under floor heating. Blocks are engineered, tongue and grooved on all 4 sides, supplied pre-finished.

Study

Schneider Designers

Photo of a contemporary study room in London with blue walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and wallpaper.

Rénovation d'une chambre

Les ateliers de l'intérieur

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern home office in Nantes with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

New Home at Radnor Lake

Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a large arts and crafts study room in Nashville with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Forest Lane New Build

Traci Connell Interiors

Custom French doors lead the way to a soft blue panel painted study. With a simple contemporary light fixture, marble fireplace and deep wood flooring, the natural light in this place is the perfect place to get plenty of work done!

Study

Schneider Designers

Photo of a large eclectic study room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Home Office Design Ideas with Blue Walls and a Stone Fireplace Surround

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.