Alan Jackson- Jackson Studios
Arts and crafts home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Crescent H

EK Reedy Interiors, Inc.

Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY Paul Warchol Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, black floor, a library, brown walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Country Villa

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photographer
This is an example of a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

UPDATES- BEFORE & AFTERS

Susan Glick Interiors

MODERN UPDATE TO HOME OFFICE WALLPAPER ON FOCAL WALL FLOATING DESK ON FOCAL WALL MID CENTURY MODERN FREE STANDING DESK MODERN BARREL BACK CHAIRS BLACK/WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY

Unlock Your Mind

House of L

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Cleveland with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper and wood walls.

Man Cave Office

Joi Prater Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Phoenix with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Library | Asian Contemporary

The Color Whisperer

Charles Metivier Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Modern Home Office

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Modern Home office featuring a custom fireplace, a freestanding desk, and a gorgeous chandelier.
This is an example of a modern study room in Albuquerque with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Luxurious Spanish Colonial – Malibu

Lewin Wertheimer

Inspiration for a home office in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

New Classic

Whitlock Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Refreshed Summit Avenue Mansion

Ispiri Design-Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Квартира на Аэропорте

MO interior design

Стул Callgaris, встроенная мебель - столярное производство.
This is an example of a small contemporary study room in Moscow with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Stanford - new transitional Home in UP

Helton Residential

To one side of the entry, this room could be a formal sitting area or a home office. The linear gas fireplace on the far wall has fire glass on the bottom. Custom built-in bookshelf opens to reveal hidden storage.

Oakland Township new construction

Tutto Interiors

Carefully planned Library with Pewabic tile for the fireplace surround. The walls are dressed in grass paper with a handsome Cornice board across the window. Leather down filled chairs and a Orb chandelier. Carlson Productions, LLC

Toll Brothers Plano, TX Model

ModelDeco

Linfield Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Charming Kitchen with French Flair

User

Cabinetry design using Brookhaven inset cabinetry by Wood-Mode.
Inspiration for a transitional home office in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Pond View

James Michael Howard

Large modern study room in Bridgeport with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Квартира на Аэропорте

MO interior design

Стул Callgaris, встроенная мебель - столярное производство.
Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in Moscow with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Hampton's style Burlington New Build

The Builde Group

virtualviewing.ca
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Southlake Tudor Estate

Stewart Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Dallas with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a library and a tile fireplace surround.

Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Tile 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.