Home office. Design by LDL Interiors Photography by Randall Perry Photography
Small transitional study room in New York with ceramic floors, a freestanding desk and blue walls.

Industrial

Bob Lancaster Designs

Pipes and rustic wood was used to create this interesting shelving over the work counter. LED tape lighting was used under each shelf to add task lighting to the space.

Custom Entertainment Units & Mantels pieces.

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for an expansive traditional home office in New York with a built-in desk, a library, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Office Space

Kingswood Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in New York with ceramic floors and a built-in desk.

Scenic View Kitchen desk area with hutch

Scenic View Woodworking

Kitchen desk area with built in hutch
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Embleton Loft Conversion

Attix

Sam Perejuan Photographics
Photo of a small study room in Perth with ceramic floors.

Maison 110m2 style rétais

Barthlab

Mid-sized eclectic study room in Other with ceramic floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor and multi-coloured walls.

Designer Office Building

YD Estates

We maintained and restored the original solid oak paneling on the walls throughout and replaced the flooring with Fondovalle bianco carrara marble looking tiles to give a classic touch with cutting-edge durable technology for this designer office space. The choice of white marble tiles brightened up the space and enhanced the natural light which floods in from the south west through the big windows which are from the floor to ceiling. We kept and did some restoration work to the original late 1970s black and white ceiling lamps which are very on trend. For the main office room upstairs you can open the original wooden sliding window to enjoy an expansive view of the entrance area where work stations could be placed.

Aménagement de bureau pour particulier - Paris 19e

Yann Coulouarn Architecte

Design ideas for a small modern study room in Paris with beige walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and blue floor.

2018 Parade of Homes

Hayward & Company

Photo of a mid-sized modern home studio in Boston with grey walls, ceramic floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Joseph Den

The Cabinetshop of South Florida

Cherry, wrap around, Home Office, custom shutters, window seat, radius shelving, radius base molding,arch over window, light soffits, dual workspaces,Doug Ramsay, Man's Cave, Built in Den, Cherry Office, Custom Home Office, Custom Den, Transitional Den,

The West Way

Todd Johnston Homes Inc

Todd Johnston Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean study room in Tampa with ceramic floors, a built-in desk and orange walls.

Manchester by the Sea, MA Renovation

KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Boston with ceramic floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor and white walls.

My Work

BD custom furniture

Large arts and crafts study room in New York with ceramic floors and a freestanding desk.

Cunius

Service Doctor Remodeling & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Chicago with ceramic floors and a built-in desk.

Scenic View office desk

Scenic View Woodworking

Solid wood stained office desk space
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Maple-Stained Hardwood Home Office

Closet Factory

Large traditional home office in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Nicklin Complete Home Renovation

Masterwork Home

Large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Exquisite Traditional Wood Working

Murray Construction Services, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional home office in Orlando with beige walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Library NY

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a large mediterranean home studio in New York with brown walls, ceramic floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors

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.