This Art Deco custom designed desk, made of lacquered linen, extends when needed. Inspired by JMFrank, it works beautifully within a contained area. Lots of storage for files and books is provided behind the desk. 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. The fireplace is clad with rare blue, green and white marble slabs.

Concord Estate Office

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Greg Premru
Design ideas for a traditional home office in Boston with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a stone fireplace surround.

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.

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Hamilton King

Steph Murray
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic study room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Contemporary Waterfront Home

Coldham & Hartman Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Providence with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

The Outlook at Twenty Mile

Nocatee | Ponte Vedra, Florida

A productive home office with a gas fireplace in the Zespedes Model. Perfect for working in the comfort of your own home.
Contemporary study room in Jacksonville with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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Aquarian Renovations

Aquarian Renovations
Mid-sized transitional study room in Edmonton with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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Aspire Fine Homes

www.felixsanchez.com
Expansive traditional study room in Houston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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Quma Projects Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Vancouver with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Renovisions Library Remodel in Duxbury MA

Renovisions

This customer wanted the Renovisions Team to create a home office/ Library away from his Boston office in the hustle & bustle of the city. He also wanted to use this space to entertain colleagues and guests when visiting from out of state. He approached us requesting to have this newly re-built space to have the look and feel of a Montana lodge he recently visited. First, we removed the existing ceiling to open up the space and finish as a cathedral ceiling. We added a large ridge beam which was wrapped in rustic wood to give it an old world look. Several recessed lights were installed on dimmer switches and 2 ceiling fans were installed along the ridge beam for air circulation. The idea was to create a cozy organic outdoor natural feel by incorporating rustic wide plank oak flooring with a dark walnut stain and high gloss finish to create an old, antique look which gave a lived in and comfortable feel to the room. Custom bookcases which were painted antique white were built to accommodate this homeowner’s extensive and growing collection of books. A chimney was built from floor to ceiling and New England Fieldstone was applied to the front. A gas fireplace was installed featuring Herringbone brick inside with an arched top design atop the raised stone hearth. With just a touch of a button on a remote control these homeowners have a lifelike flame and tremendous heat to warm up any cold winter day or night The homeowners were elated with this very comfortable, inviting room “Renovision” and now have a wonderful retreat their entire family and guests can enjoy. What a fabulous natural setting to showcase this customer’s bear skin rug collection!

Custom Home in Port Royal

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Zach Hamilton Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean study room in Miami with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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Julie Porter Associates

Connie Palen
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Merrion Square Interiors

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Rénovation d'une chambre

Les ateliers de l'intérieur

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

Home Mac Room

Hamilton King

Steph Murray
Mid-sized eclectic study room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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V.E. THOMAN

Fabric on walls around a fire place in a home office.Wall upholstered in a blue taffeta fabric. A space where no decorative trimmings is used around the room.

White Transitional Kitchen Makeover: Italian-Inspired with Brass Accents & Stain

Boss Design Center

This is an example of an expansive home office in DC Metro with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Hampshire Thatch

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Design ideas for a traditional home office in Hampshire with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Toronto with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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Ségolène Michel Architecture d'intérieur

Inspiration for a large modern study room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.