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.

Willow Bend Complete Renovation

Amy Guess, Allied ASID

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Dallas with a library, grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in San Diego with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Harbor Sunset

Glennwood Custom Builders

Photo of a large traditional home office in Other with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

A Modern Castle

Ahmann Design, Inc.

Heavy paneling defines the space of the library. An antique fireplace blends easily into this design. Photo by Fisheye Studios, Hiawatha, Iowa
Expansive mediterranean study room in Cedar Rapids with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a stone fireplace surround.

Large Elegant Study

Peter Salerno Inc

Peter Rymwid
Photo of a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.

Brentwood Traditional Library Renovation

Weinberg Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in San Francisco with a library, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design Erika Bierman Photography
This is an example of a large transitional home office in Los Angeles with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and blue floor.

Millpond Residence | Mamaroneck, NY

Period Architecture Ltd.

Photos by: Angle Eye Photography Interior Decor by: Francesca Rudin
Design ideas for a large beach style study room in New York with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Library

Kor Architects

Photo of a large contemporary study room in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Sophisticated Ranch

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Other with white walls, carpet, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Traditional Homes

Candelaria Design Associates

Dino Tonn
Photo of a large traditional study room in Phoenix with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Coastal Eclectic

Kathy Ann Abell Interiors

Megan Meek
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic home office in San Diego with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Traditional Home Office

Traditional study room in San Diego with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Loft Over Great Room

Phases + Design

loft serving as a home office and craft room comes with a great view and over looks the great room.
This is an example of a mid-sized country craft room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Cabin-influenced Man Cave

Taylor House Interiors

Rustic, cabin-inspired man cave featuring leopard carpet, log walls, and tongue and groove ceiling.
Photo of a mid-sized country home office in Santa Barbara with a library, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in San Diego with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

6 Pennydog

The K-Team Designs of Decorating Den

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in DC Metro with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Lemon Ranch

Lori Dennis, Inc.

SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional home office in San Diego with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Carpet and a Stone Fireplace Surround

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.