Photo of a transitional home office in Atlanta with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Moody, Home Office - Cape Neddick Chestnut, Engineered White Oak Hardwood

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Raleigh with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

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.

Славянский бульвар

Sweet Home

Небольшой диван со спальным местом компактно раскладывается и позволяет кабинету превратиться в гостевую комнату. Акцентная стена за диваном точно совпадает по цвету с библиотекой спокойного сине-серого оттенка.

Transitional Transformation

Bohannon Design Team

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Lexington Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with blue walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

A custom window seat creates additional seating space in the home office.
Inspiration for a small study room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Oak Point Rennovation

Granger Remodel & Design

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Dallas with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

A moody monochromatic office with custom built-ins and millwork.
Design ideas for a mid-sized study room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Newtown Square Home

Sarah Hermans for Sheffield Furniture

Elegant cozy updated traditional home office. With paneling on the walls, bar area, and seating area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Philadelphia with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Oak Point Rennovation

Granger Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Dallas with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Relaxed family home in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Design ideas for a small transitional study room in London with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Home Office

Grayscale Homes Designs

Design ideas for a small eclectic study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Ravenswood loft conversion

Studio Fabbri

Contemporary home office in loft conversion. This space is designed to be multi-functional as an office space and guest room. The finishes are have been considered for their sustainability and where possible waste or left over materials have been re-used in the design. The flooring is cork and the wall panelling and shelves are made from re-purposed floor boards left over from the ground floor refurbishment.

Проект "Части целого"

CODIA

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Home Office

Grayscale Homes Designs

Photo of a small eclectic study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Home Office

Grayscale Homes Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Проект "Части целого"

CODIA

Mid-sized transitional study room in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Проект "Части целого"

CODIA

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Проект "Части целого"

CODIA

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Home Office Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Panelled 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.