Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Sydney with blue walls and a freestanding desk.

Saphire Home Office. featuring beautiful custom cabinetry and furniture
Inspiration for a large transitional home studio in Other with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Sandalwood transitional

Jamestown Estate Homes

Starlight Images Inc.
Photo of an expansive transitional study room in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Gift Wrapping & Kids' Craft Studios

Mosby Building Arts

The home office portion of the gift wrapping room uses the same white maple Wellborn cabinets connected by walnut countertops. The office space was originally set up so the lady of the house had a computer and printer for her craft projects, but the man of the house finds himself (and their dog!) spending a lot of time at this station because it's inviting and inspiring. Photo by Toby Weiss

Beach Style Home Office

Design ideas for a large beach style home office in Portland with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a two-sided fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

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Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Antique pair of ebonized & gilded marble-top end tables flank a period Directoire sofa upholstered en tableau in Kathryn Ireland, with regal Brunswig et Fils-covered accent pillows, accompanied by LXVI armchair and exquisite ottoman topped by Chinoiserie tray

Traditional Edina Elegance

City Homes, LLC

Troy Thies
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Minneapolis with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Polished Farmhouse

Alison Kandler Interior Design

John Ellis for Country Living
Inspiration for a small country study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Spanish Oaks Home Office

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Twist Tours
Large traditional home office in Austin with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Mediterranean Mansion

Robert R. Larsen, Architect

Home office for a female attorney. Custom cabinets. White River and Decorator's Supply applied composition ornamentation. The panel behind the desk slides up into the wall above to expose a credenza work surface. Trim carpentry by Sam King of S&S Woodworking. Cabinets fabricated by C&G Woodworking. Silver Leafing applied by Patty Paul. Ron Ruscio

Formal Round Hill Compound

S. B. Long Interiors

Photographed by Don Freeman
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and blue floor.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary study room in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Tranquil Sophistication

Henderson Custom Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a large eclectic study room in Dallas with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

The homeowner's office, set in a moody monochromatic blue, features extensive custom millwork including glass-front cabinetry with cremone bolts.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

University Park Home Remodel

HRS BUILD

Deep royal blue home office remodeled to suit our clients work from home needs.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Dallas with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, blue walls, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Comfortable and Collected

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Westport Modern Farmhouse

Chango

Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy See the project in Architectural Digest
Expansive transitional home office in New York with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Carriage Hill

Lisa Michael Interiors

Jessica Glynn
Design ideas for a small beach style home office in Miami with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Home Office / Library

Aspire Design

My brief was to design an office space that was multifunctional. It needed plenty of storage for their fabulous collection of books and to include a media area where the room could be utilised by all the family when not in use as an office. The new home office design that I created with new layout enabled me to add additional seating to allow them to watch a movie in the evening or play games on the media unit. It also incorporates fabulous built in units painted in colourtrends Larkspur. The unit includes a built-in window seat and wrap around corner library bookcases and a custom radiator cover. It contains lots of storage too for board games and media games. The Window seat includes a custom-made seat cushion, stunning blind and scatter cushions I felt the room was very dark so I chose a colour palette that would brighten the room. I layered it with lots of textured wallpaper from Romo and villa Nova and opulent velvet and printed linen fabrics to create a sophisticated yet funky space for the homeowners. The rust orange fabrics provide a strong contrast against the pale blue and navy colours. Greenery and accessories were added to the shelves for a stylish finish. My clients Aine and Kieran were delighted with the space.

Stonebrook

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

Home Office Design Ideas with Blue 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.