Large traditional study room in Dallas with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Custom Color Home Office

Creative Storage

The perfect combination of functional office and decorative cabinetry. The soft gray is a serene palette for a working environment. Two work surfaces allow multiple people to work at the same time if desired. Every nook and cranny is utilized for a functional use.

Atherton Home Office

RKI Interior Design

Atherton home office Custom cabinetry Woven shades Interior Design: RKI Interior Design Architect: Stewart & Associates Builder: Markay Johnson Photo: Bernard Andre

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Inspiration for a large mediterranean study room in Charleston with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Квартира на Мосфильмовской

Le Atelier

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Moscow with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Renovations and Additions

Tekton Works

This is an example of a traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

23rd St NYC Project

Evelyn James Interiors

We had so much fun with this space! We have a faux snake skin on the walls, a custom fruit-stripe zebra rug from Stark Carpets, custom pillows, bone inlay tables and a leather sleeper sofa

First Hill Penthouse

NB Design Group, Inc

Photo by: Haris Kenjar
Photo of a contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, brown walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Old World Manor Library

Carolyn Rand Interior Design, Ltd.

Traditional study room in Columbus with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Our Recent Work

House of Chantil

Mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Tudor Revival Estate

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Steven Dewall
Photo of a large traditional home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Modern Desert Contemporary Residence

Design Directives, LLC

Executive home office with rich mahogany paneling, modern fireplace, and hardwood floor. This magnificent office has a slab stone fireplace made from floor to ceiling, book-matched Picasso quartzite. The contemporary desk has a polished stainless steel base, a high gloss, fully filled finish top, and a leather inset. Both the chair and the desk are from Dakota Jackson. Interior design by Susie Hersker and Elaine Ryckman. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/desert-contemporary/

Nashville Upholstered Furniture

ReCreations Home

Mid-sized country home office in Nashville with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Study

Katz Novoa Architects

The commission consisted of the design of a new English Manor House on a secluded 24 acre plot of land. The property included water features, rolling grass areas at the front and a steep section of woods at the rear. The project required the procurement of permits from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Conservation and a variance from the Mendham Zoning Board of Appeals. The stately Colonial Manor is entirely clad in Pennsylvania stone, has slate roofs, copper gutters and leaders, and lavish interior finishes. It comprises six Bedroom Suites, each with its own Bathroom, plus an apartment over the garages, and eight garage bays. The house was designed with energy efficiency in mind, and incorporates the highest R-value insulation throughout, low-E, argon-filled insulating windows and patio doors, a geothermal HVAC system, and energy-efficient appliances.

Advantage Residential Designs

This is an example of a large traditional home office in Boston with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Larsen Home On The Park

Larsen

Teri Fotheringham Photography
Traditional study room in Denver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

McElheny Lezcano Residence

Anker Custom Homes

The VSI Group
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Atlanta with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Westchester Charm in Chappaqua NY

Sandra Oster Interiors

Bob Capazzo Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Plantation Shutters

Flatiron Window Fashions

This Boulder, Colorado client was looking for a way to have plantation shutters without covering the existing trim. Typically shutters are installed with frames and pre-installed hinges. Flatiron Window Fashions installed direct mount shutters to allowing the shutter panels to blend into the existing trim work detail. These shutter panels show 3 1/2" louvers, add-on invisible tilt feature, and centered divider rails. Panels with astragal closure and wide single panels. Call today to estimate your project with a plantation shutter specialist. 303-895-8282

Richmond Hill home

Kathy Daukant Interiors

Photo by Brandon Barre Leaf photo by SnapHap Images
Photo of a large contemporary home office in Toronto with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Brown Walls and Purple 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.