Kathryn Millet
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with no fireplace, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ardsley Custom

M. Lahr Homes

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Orlando with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Gorgeous Grasscloth!!

Paper Moon Painting

Beautiful home office with walls covered in pale pink grasscloth. Photo by Matthew Niemann
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Austin with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and grey walls.

Fenton Custom Home

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Dens

TNHometour.com

Jeff Graham Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office with masculine touches

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
Photo of a large traditional home office in St Louis with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Southern Charm

Quintessential Elegance

Quintessential Elegance
Design ideas for a large modern study room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Brooklyn Heights Townhouse

JS Interiors LLC

Full-scale interior design, architectural consultation, kitchen design, bath design, furnishings selection and project management for a historic townhouse located in the historical Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. Project featured in Architectural Digest (AD). Read the full article here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/historic-brooklyn-townhouse-where-subtlety-is-everything Photo by: Tria Giovan

the grille house

Allen Irvin - Designer

study with builtin and window seat
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts study room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Rustic Meets Texas Modern by John Siemering Homes Austin TX

John Siemering Homes

John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Austin with blue walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

St Henry Family Home

Springhouse Architects, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Puritan

AMW Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Detroit with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Mountain Brook Den Addition

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Brendon Pinola
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Birmingham with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Palm Beach Gardens Kitchen & Bath

Planning and Building, Inc

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Miami with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Downtown Condo

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Michelle Peek Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Mediterranean Home Office

This is an example of a large mediterranean study room in Miami with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, green walls and brown floor.

Haute Home Office

Laurie DiGiacomo Interiors

A luxe home office that is beautiful enough to be the first room you see when walking in this home, but functional enough to be a true working office.

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.

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.

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.