Small transitional home office in San Francisco with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and black floor.

Photography by Shawn St.Peter Photography, http://www.shawnstpeter.com Interior Design by: Garrison Hullinger http://garrisonhullinger.com/ Home Builder Tamarack Homes http://www.tamarackcorp.com

A Town House Refurb & Extension with the Conservation Area

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This townhouse sits within Chichester's city walls and conservation areas. Its is a semi-detached 5 storey home which has been fully refurbished with a modest single-storey rear extension. The new rear extension enclosing the light well to the basement is fully glazed, utilising a structural glazed roof and glazed panoramic sliding doors. A double-height space is retained to ensure adequate daylight to the basement room below. A courtyard garden has also been upgraded providing a quiet outdoor space directly accessible from the principal ground floor accommodation.

Concord Terrace

Rosemount Woods, Inc.

Mid-sized modern craft room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Cow Hollow House

Mark English Architects, AIA

Joe Fletcher
Contemporary home office in San Francisco with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Timeless

YNinterior / Юлианна Никулина

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Penthouse Decor in Bethesda

Folding Chair Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Gold St.

Jared Frank Studio

A compact desk allows this one room to serve as kitchen, dining room, living room and office in the small pied-à-terre.
This is an example of a small midcentury study room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Surbrunnsgatan

Stylingbolaget

Photo of a scandinavian study room in Stockholm with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

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студия интерьерного дизайна ART DE VIE

Photo of a traditional study room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

FORMA Design

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Новая Москва

IN-DECO

Фото: Сергей Ананьев
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Sleek Luxury

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Kate Nelle Photo
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Organization- Completed

Bloom Your Space Organizing

This is an example of a mid-sized modern study room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Gramhampton Remodel

MB Interiors

Photo of a contemporary home office in New York with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

Home Office, Richmond Upon Thames

Story Of Place | Curated Architectural Interiors

A completely redesigned home office space in a Victorian terraced family home for a professional couple in their forties. The aim was to create a separate, self-contained work zone within the ground floor, which nevertheless maintained a connection with the rest of the home. A crittall partition and doors achieved this. The space was designed to be both a work space and a comfortable reading space and library. The space is also designed to be able to host one-on-one meetings, if required. #InteriorDesign #InteriorArchitecture #InteriorStyling

St John's Wood Luxury Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern home office in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, black floor and wallpaper.

Lake Tapps, WA Custom Flooring

Avant Garde Wood Floors

Refined Rustic home office with gorgeous views of the lake. Avant Garde Wood Floors provided the custom random width hardwood floors. These are engineered White Oak with hit and miss sawn texture and black oil finish from Rubio Monocoat.

Petersen Brick House

Neil Dusheiko Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary study room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Black Floor

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.