Traditional home office in Orange County with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Scardale New Construction

JEM Woodworking & Cabinets

Rift Sawn White Oak Library/Den Bookcases and stoage. Right oak wall paneling and trim to match.
Large transitional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and no fireplace.

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

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.

Houzz Tours - Martin Wienberg

Mia Mortensen Photography

Mia Mortensen © 2017 Houzz
This is an example of a contemporary study room in Aarhus with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

The Oval

Designed Design Associates (DDA)

A private study nook next to the living area offers convenience to any busy personality whose work is never done while he entertains.
Contemporary home office in Other with brown walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY

CARTER INTERIOR CONCEPTS

Photo of a traditional study room in San Diego with brown walls, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Traditional Home Office

Inspiration for a traditional home office in Raleigh with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Garden City, New York

Beach Glass Interior Designs

Keith Scott Morton
Photo of a traditional home office in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Luxury Real Estate Photography

Aremac Photography

Aremac Photography
Photo of a contemporary study room in Miami with brown walls, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Revere

Carlton Edwards

Designer, Jeff Edwards uses walnut paneling with brass accents to counterbalance the steel and leathered graystone hearth. A custom walnut desk and vintage chairs for this library offer a place to absorb literary works.

KTS Homes - Newport Model - Naples Reserve

KTS Group

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Miami with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown walls and brown floor.

Manji Residence

GlobalElementsAZ.com

Dino Tonn
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Decorated Model Home Office Space

Daniel Green Architectural + Interiors Photography

Inspiration for a traditional study room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Parade 2009

Witt Construction

This is an example of a traditional home office in New York with brown walls.

Brookwood Beauty

Melisa Clement Designs

Twist Tours Photography, Contemporary whole-house remodel by Melisa Clement Designs
Design ideas for a country study room in Austin with brown walls, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Our Work

Bishop Hearth & Home

This is an example of a traditional study room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Wolf Creek Ranch, Woodland, Utah Residence

THINK Architecture, Inc.

This is an example of a country study room in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and brown walls.

Benita MLV10 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club

London Bay Homes

Inspiration for a beach style study room in Miami with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Shady Canyon

Richard Krantz Architecture Inc

Large mediterranean study room in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and brown walls.

Decorating With Brown Home Office Design Ideas with Brown 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.