Genius, smooth operating, space saving furniture that seamlessly transforms from desk, to shelving, to murphy bed without having to move much of anything and allows this room to change from guest room to a home office in a snap. The original wood ceiling, curved feature wall, and windows were all restored back to their original condition.

Simply Classic

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional craft room in Denver with grey walls, slate floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Arden

Daniel Jason Cordova, LLC

Dominique Vorillon
This is an example of a transitional study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, cork floors and a freestanding desk.

Green Lake Remodel

SHED Architecture & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Seattle with cork floors, white walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Rustic farmhouse sewing room

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

Shaker style two-tone cabinetry with a lightly distressed, crackle & glazed finish from Executive Cabinetry, This highly versatile office also serves as a sewing room and features large filing drawers, a built in ironing board, a pullout organizer, and a large telescoping table behind the long drawer front at right. Cork floors also make this the client's workout room ! Scot Trueblood, Paradise Aerial Imagery

Rosenwald House

Flavin Architects

This remodel of a mid-century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940s. By the time the house was built, modernism had evolved from the Gropius era, to incorporate the rural vibe of Lincoln with spectacular exposed wooden beams and deep overhangs. The design rejects the traditional New England house with its enclosing wall and inward posture. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of it's rural setting. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Attic office

Prairie Studio

Design of the attic office utilizes the bones of the existing structure and enhancing the space by maintaining the roof lines above and uplighting the space. Photo credit: Krystal Rash.

Midcentury Modern Office

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Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home studio in Detroit with blue walls, cork floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Venice Studio Office

kitHAUS

Chris Lohr
Inspiration for a small modern home office in Los Angeles with white walls, cork floors and a freestanding desk.

Home office

KuDa Photography

Photo by KuDa Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary home office in Portland with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Dreambuilder 17: Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront

Starr Custom Homes

This contemporary take on the classic beach house combines the traditional cottage look with contemporary elements. Three floors contain 3,452 SF of living space with four bedrooms, three baths, game room and study. A dramatic three-story foyer with floating staircase, a private third floor master suite and ocean views from almost every room make this a one-of-a-kind home. Deremer Studios

Craft Room

Decorator's Choice Closets

Craft room or homework room, why not create a space where the whole family can function!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional craft room in New York with grey walls, slate floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

Walthamstow Village Home Office

Studio Fabbri

Interior design of home office for clients in Walthamstow village. The interior scheme re-uses left over building materials where possible. The old floor boards were repurposed to create wall cladding and a system to hang the shelving and desk from. Sustainability where possible is key to the design. We chose to use cork flooring for it environmental and acoustic properties and kept the existing window to minimise unnecessary waste.

Water Hill Wonder

Meadowlark Design+Build

A delicately designed craft room that was built for the homeowners passionate hobby. Adjacent from the basement family room, this craft room / office space has lovely custom cabinetry and wall inlets for ample space and storage. Photo credit: Sean Carter Photography.

Secret Beach (1)

Design Concepts Hawaii

Architecture & Interiors by Design Concepts Hawaii
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Hawaii with beige walls, a freestanding desk, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Riverside, St. Albert Showhome

Coventry Homes Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional craft room in Edmonton with beige walls, cork floors and a freestanding desk.

Small remote Guest House/Studio

Belluschi Consulting

Blaine Truitt Covert
This is an example of a small contemporary home studio in Portland with a freestanding desk, beige walls, cork floors and no fireplace.

Mud room

CB Cooper Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Houston with beige walls, slate floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Walthamstow Village Home Office

Studio Fabbri

Home Office Design Ideas with Cork Floors and Slate 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.