Charming Freestanding Home in Leichhardt

Pilcher Residential
Eclectic study room in Sydney with carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and brown walls.

Yellow Sofa Study Interior Design in Richmond, West London

Timothy James Interiors

Home Office Interior Design Project in Richmond, West London We were approached by a couple who had seen our work and were keen for us to mastermind their project for them. They had lived in this house in Richmond, West London for a number of years so when the time came to embark upon an interior design project, they wanted to get all their ducks in a row first. We spent many hours together, brainstorming ideas and formulating a tight interior design brief prior to hitting the drawing board. Reimagining the interior of an old building comes pretty easily when you’re working with a gorgeous property like this. The proportions of the windows and doors were deserving of emphasis. The layouts lent themselves so well to virtually any style of interior design. For this reason we love working on period houses. It was quickly decided that we would extend the house at the rear to accommodate the new kitchen-diner. The Shaker-style kitchen was made bespoke by a specialist joiner, and hand painted in Farrow & Ball eggshell. We had three brightly coloured glass pendants made bespoke by Curiousa & Curiousa, which provide an elegant wash of light over the island. The initial brief for this project came through very clearly in our brainstorming sessions. As we expected, we were all very much in harmony when it came to the design style and general aesthetic of the interiors. In the entrance hall, staircases and landings for example, we wanted to create an immediate ‘wow factor’. To get this effect, we specified our signature ‘in-your-face’ Roger Oates stair runners! A quirky wallpaper by Cole & Son and some statement plants pull together the scheme nicely.

Gig Harbor Golf Course Contemporary

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

European Charm

Fred Parker Company, Inc.

This magnificent European style estate located in Mira Vista Country Club has a beautiful panoramic view of a private lake. The exterior features sandstone walls and columns with stucco and cast stone accents, a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the lake, and an outdoor living area and kitchen for entertaining. The interior features a grand foyer with an elegant stairway with limestone steps, columns and flooring. The gourmet kitchen includes a stone oven enclosure with 48” Viking chef’s oven. This home is handsomely detailed with custom woodwork, two story library with wooden spiral staircase, and an elegant master bedroom and bath. The home was design by Fred Parker, and building designer Richard Berry of the Fred Parker design Group. The intricate woodwork and other details were designed by Ron Parker AIBD Building Designer and Construction Manager. Photos By: Bryce Moore-Rocket Boy Photos

Quilt Studio

Home Image Interiors

Custom quilting studio
Inspiration for a large traditional craft room in Vancouver with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Master Suite, Custom Woodwork

Videre Decor

Elegant columns and a gentle curve give way to the master suite with a home office to envy with rolling library ladder.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts home office in Denver with a library, green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Transitional Home Office

Photo of a transitional home office in Hampshire with blue walls, carpet and a standard fireplace.

Historic Homes

James Balston Photography

James Balston
Design ideas for a traditional home office in London with a library, green walls, carpet and a standard fireplace.

Libraries

Summit Woodworkers LLC

Design ideas for a traditional home office in New York with a library, green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Upper Montclair Colonial

MODCLAIR

Cozy Modern Home Office
Photo of a mid-sized modern home office in New York with carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

A Bespoke Bedroom With Home Office Furniture By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Our brief was to design, create and install bespoke, handmade bedroom storage solutions and home office furniture, in two children's bedrooms in a Sevenoaks family home. As parents, the homeowners wanted to create a calm and serene space in which their sons could do their studies, and provide a quiet place to concentrate away from the distractions and disruptions of family life.

Silver Oak Bosky Dell

The WhiteHouse Collection

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Portland with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Rancho Limon

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Home Office

Deffenbaugh Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Plano Traditional Home Library Renovation

Kathleen Newhouse Interior Design, ASID

Library
Photo of a large traditional home office in Dallas with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Den

Metzdorf Designs and TCM Built

French doors off the entry lead you into a comfortable and functional working den/office. Crown molding and wainscoting weave together built-in cabinets and window trim.

Abbotsford | Renovation

The Bellepoint Company

Mid-sized transitional study room in Columbus with grey walls, carpet, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and a standard fireplace.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

Private Home Library as part of a lower level living project
This is an example of a large midcentury home office in Philadelphia with a library, white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and coffered.

GG House

ReDesigning Life

Expansive traditional home office in Other with a library, brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Office Spaces

restyle design, llc

Our client wanted a feminine office space and we ran with it! We went with the Bourdannaise desk, file cabinet and display cabinet in the natural wood from Ballard Designs, added a desk chair and artwork from Uttermost, rug from Home Goods, and chair and ottoman from Bernhardt. All in soft colors and feminine patterns...pretty and serene.

Home Office Design Ideas with Carpet and a Standard Fireplace

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.