This client's home office need to be functional and adjustable. Take a closer look at the adjustable desk..... sit stand, sit... whatever she's in the mood for.

Desco

Barrow Builders Group

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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.

Cascadia Model

Ultimate Builder Services

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial home office in Richmond with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and grey walls.

Classic Traditional Exterior

Timber Trails Development Company

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Chicago with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Award-Winning Library

Natasha Habermann Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in New York with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Memorial Home by Robert Dame

Allan Edwards Builder Inc.

Photo of a transitional home office in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Lake View House

JLF & Associates, Inc.

Country study room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Hills Drive

Duet Design Group

This home office/library was the favorite room of the clients and ourselves. The vaulted ceilings and high walls gave us plenty of room to create the bookshelves of the client's dreams. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

home library

Eleven Four LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional home office in Charlotte with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Lake Winnipesaukee Retreat

TMS Architects

Traditional home office in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Modern Eclectic Office

Gina Sims Designs

Cati Teague Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic study room in Atlanta with a built-in desk, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Southern Living

Hendel Homes

Photo of a beach style study room in Minneapolis with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Chic Library

User

This chic and refined home office allows for maximum productivity. The dark walls are enhanced by the bright pops of color, crisp whites, and brass accents. The custom storage unit provides space for all of the practical office needs, including file storage, office supplies and a roll out printer. Photo Credit: Angie Seckinger

Upper Saddle River

MITERBOX

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Кабинет

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a large contemporary study room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Scandi Office

Molly J Littlejohn Design

Inspiration for a small scandinavian study room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Gainesville Home Office

Chinotto House Design Co.

View of custom home office casework, library, desk, and reading nook.
This is an example of a contemporary home office in Miami with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

interact brand design studio

jennifer rhode design

Photo of an eclectic home office in Denver with white walls, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brick walls.

Modern Scandi Home

NB Interiors UK

Inspired by fantastic views, there was a strong emphasis on natural materials and lots of textures to create a hygge space. Bespoke bookcase for a home office.

Home Office Design Ideas with Brown 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.