This calming office space was created using wall panelling to all walls, painted in a soft blue tone. The room is brought to life through styling & accessories with contrasting textures like this marble table lamp and striking coral artwork. Making the most of the space by using a corner desk in an equally relaxing deep blue & feature, rustic shelving above which together provides ample work space. Completed December 2019 - 2 bed home, Four Marks, Hampshire.

Jeannette Architects - St. Josephs

User

Transitional home office in Los Angeles with blue walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Built-In Custom Bookshelves

A to Z Home Improvements Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in St Louis with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace and grey floor.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

An elegant study, complete with satin sofa and an antique-inspired bookcase.
Traditional study room in Chicago with blue walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

A home office that also doubles as a music studio. The Yves Klein blue creates a very striking divide of the space and gives this area its own identity.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Inspiration for a large midcentury study room in San Francisco with blue walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and timber.

Crombie

Rivers + Steel City Homes

Photo of a small contemporary study room in Other with blue walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Earlington Residence

John TeSelle

Transitional home office in Nashville with blue walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Storm Clouds

Elegant in Design

Sometimes a project starts with a statement piece. The inspiration and centrepiece for this apartment was a pendant light sourced from France. The Vertigo Light is reminiscent of a ladies’ racing day hat, so the drama and glamour of a day at the races was the inspiration for all other design decisions. I used colour to create drama, with rich, deep hues offset with more neutral greys to add layers of interest and occasional moments of wow. The floor – another bespoke element – combines functionality with visual appeal to meet the brief of having a sense of walking on clouds, while functionally disguising pet hair. Storage was an essential part in this renovation and clever solutions were identified for each room. Apartment living always brings some storage constraints, so achieving space saving solutions with efficient design is key to success. Rotating the kitchen achieved the open floor plan requested, and brought light and views into every room, opening the main living area to create a wonderful sense of space. A juxtaposition of lineal design and organic shapes has resulted in a dramatic inner city apartment with a sense of warmth and homeliness that resonated with the clients.

Interior KG

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
Photo of a large contemporary home office in Saint Petersburg with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Wimbledon Home

Joy Flanagan Design

This home office provides the ultimate place to work. The stunning contemporary desk and lamp are statement making while also being very functional. With elegant wall paper and bookcases behind this is quite a contemporary library.

Study

conway + wise

Photo of a transitional home office in Sydney with blue walls, carpet, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Coastal Casual

REFINED LLC

This is an example of a beach style home office in Minneapolis with blue walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Woodside

Nicola Hicks Designs

This is an example of a large contemporary study room in London with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Laureate Park Residential

Candela Creative Group

Bold, Eclectic, Tribal and modern Design. Bohemian fabric prints. West Elm, IKEA, World Market, Target,Pier1Imports, Anthropologie, Photo credits by ©LunaSkyDemarco and ©Candela Creative Group, Inc.

Willow Glen Modern Farmhouse

Arch Studio, Inc.

New construction of a 3,100 square foot single-story home in a modern farmhouse style designed by Arch Studio, Inc. licensed architects and interior designers. Built by Brooke Shaw Builders located in the charming Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. Architecture & Interior Design by Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer

Bold and Blue Transitional Home Office

Eliriah Interiors

Bold and Blue transitional style home office. in this design we played with elements of old and new, contemporary and traditional. An example of that is with the traditional executive desk and the modern barrel guest accent chairs.

GRS

Lemmontree Design

The old garage was not being used to its full potential. We completely gutted the space, insulated the ceiling, floor and walls, installed Schluter waterproofing under the porcelain tile at the entry and then installed carpet tiles in the remainder of the space. We transformed the room into a new home office with meeting area and tiny kitchenette. The meeting area has been used for Christmas dinners as well as a local 'rentable' meeting space.

Un séjour aux allures scandinaves

Pauline Ferga - MH DECO Le Plessis-Trévise

Harmonisation de l'espace et création d'une ambiance chaleureuse avec 3 espaces définis : salon / salle-à-manger / bureau. Réalisation du rendu en photo-réaliste par vizstation.

Home Office

L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.

Home Builder Stretch Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Edmonton with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Grey 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.