Photo of a large contemporary home office in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

309 Blackland

Virtual Studio Innovations

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Atlanta with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Custom coffered ceilings

WL Kitchen & Home

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Mercier Library/Office Project

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Kansas City with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Consulta psicólogo

MiRincónFavorito

Despacho de gabinete de psicoanalisis. Estudio de materiales acordes a las emociones.
This is an example of a small scandinavian study room in Madrid with brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Projet Horizon

L'Atelier Nuantiel

Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Other with brown walls, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Home Office with Dark Wood Paneled Walls

Orren Pickell Building Group

Photo of a large study room in Chicago with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Piso en Pozuelo Madrid

Estudio diseño absoluto

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Madrid with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Family Residence

PR Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized home office in Sydney with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and panelled walls.

Cardwel Place

Anna Design LLC

Photo of a large contemporary home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Mercier Library/Office Project

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Kansas City with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

ST MARY’S ROAD

Supremati

Inspiration for a traditional home office in London with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Projet Horizon

L'Atelier Nuantiel

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Other with brown walls, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Custom coffered ceilings

WL Kitchen & Home

Commercial Woodwork in New Jersey

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom library living room.
This is an example of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, black floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Home Office Niche

Benvenuti and Stein

Multifunctional space combines a sitting area, dining space and office niche. The vaulted ceiling adds to the spaciousness and the wall of windows streams in natural light. The natural wood materials adds warmth to the room and cozy atmosphere. Photography by Norman Sizemore

Home Office Glencoe

Benvenuti and Stein

Traditional style home office with beam ceiling, custom wall panels, cabinetry & desk-Glencoe Home Renovation by Benvenuti and Stein Norman Sizemore-Photographer

5490 Franklin Goldmine Rd

Virtual Studio Innovations

Inspiration for a large study room in Atlanta with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Timeless Traditional Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

The elegant home office is fully paneled in natural cherry with a coffered ceiling and detailed paneling. Office entry doors are textured glass for privacy. Built in library shelving with interior lighting and storage

Timeless Traditional Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

Home Office Design Ideas with Brown 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.