Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Other with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Historic Modern Lakehome

Aulik Design Build

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Smith-Corderilla Mountain Modern

Patti Dixon Design

"River runs through" custom desk for two which hides computer cords. Custom bookshelf combines steel, wood with geometric design surround gas fireplace.

Steiner Ranch Home Office

B-Squared Wood Works

The perfect match & fit to this clients space for the Home Office. The closed door storage below had a combination of file drawer, slide-outs for a printer & paper shredder, lockable storage, adjustable shelving and an integrated power plug in the desk drawer. The dual monitors swivel on their mounts on the wall. The open shelving is adjustable as well. Fluted casing on the tall uppers, the subtle arch and the table posts integrated into the design below add the final personal touches. Although the stain was very dark, their choice of White Oak material allowed the natural beauty of the grain to show through. Very elegant piece!

Cape Cod Retreat

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a traditional study room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

carbondale big view

AXIS Productions

A home office in Carbondale Colorado
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Large Home Office

Benvenuti and Stein

Large home office with custom shelves and custom desk has lots of natural light for an open feel. Norman Sizemore - photographer
This is an example of a large country study room in Chicago with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Los Angeles, CA

Jeff Andrews Design

Design ideas for an eclectic study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

New York inspired Loft, Hamilton, ON

avenue design inc

Mid-sized contemporary study room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, no fireplace and vaulted.

Winthrop Project

Parker & Parker Design, LLC

This is an example of a beach style home office in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Town Line Residence

Highland Builders LLC

A home office that features a cream city brick look using a tumbled marble laid in a brick pattern.
Inspiration for a transitional home office in Milwaukee with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Brentwood Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Traditional home office in Nashville with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Office

Alpine Group

Our team's office space. The only real estate office in downtown Leavenworth, WA.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Other with red walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Luxury

MiioDesign

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Venice with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Artistic Retreat

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a large arts and crafts home office in Nashville with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Country Estate - Fort Bend

Brickmoon Design

Study room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Offices

Michael Alan Kaskel

Transitional home office in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

MAAD NotShed Home Office Shed

MAAD Architects

The NotShed is an economical solution to the need for high quality home office space. Designed as an accessory structure to compliment the primary residence.

Study

Catlin Design

Pecky and clear cypress wood walls, moldings, and arched beam ceiling is the feature of the study. Custom designed cypress cabinetry was built to complement the interior architectural details

Home Office Design Ideas with Brown Floor and Vaulted

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.