Jeff Graham Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Woodforest

Studio G Interior Design

This is an example of a traditional study room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Wilton Colonial

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional study room in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Historic Renovation

Designs by Aaron Olson, Inc.

New mahogany library. The fluted Corinthian pilasters and cornice were designed to match the existing front door surround. A 13" thick brick bearing wall was removed in order to recess the bookcase. The size and placement of the bookshelves spring from the exterior windows on the opposite wall, and the pilaster/ coffer ceiling design was used to tie the room together. Mako Builders and Clark Robins Design/ Build Trademark Woodworking Sheila Gunst- design consultant Photography by Ansel Olson

Entertaining Open Kitchen and Study

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

This home office enables the owner to work at home with lots of natural light through windows.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Bridgeport with a freestanding desk, brown floor, brown walls and dark hardwood floors.

Brooklyn Heights Townhouse

Kevin Dakan Architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in New York with a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

French Country ASID Showcase - Notre Belle Maison

Wyrick Residential Design

Miro Dvorscak Peterson Hombuilders, Inc. CLR Design Services, Inc
Inspiration for a large transitional home studio in Houston with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Home Office with masculine touches

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
Photo of a large traditional home office in St Louis with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

North Shore Mediterranean

Morgante Wilson Architects

Michael Robinson Photography
Photo of a traditional study room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Remodel

Decorlift Design Co

Home office design in Rochester, MI
Photo of a small traditional study room in Detroit with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

THIS IS HOW WE DUOTONE IT

Vivid Interiors

Large transitional study room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Brooklyn Heights Townhouse

JS Interiors LLC

Full-scale interior design, architectural consultation, kitchen design, bath design, furnishings selection and project management for a historic townhouse located in the historical Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. Project featured in Architectural Digest (AD). Read the full article here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/historic-brooklyn-townhouse-where-subtlety-is-everything Photo by: Tria Giovan

Southern Charm

Quintessential Elegance

Quintessential Elegance
Mid-sized modern study room in New York with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Encinitas Remodel - Light Monitor

Dagan Design & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Virtuoso

Pierce & Co.

Library
Design ideas for a transitional home office in Nashville with a library, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

INTEGRITY WINDOWS AND DOORS

Marvin

This is an example of a traditional study room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Midtown Renovation

Build Now NYC

Mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, white walls and brown floor.

Wall Decor

Artmill Group

Photo courtesy Dan De Los Monteros - http://www.dlmphoto.com/
Mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Project 1

Mary-Lynn Ring Design, LLC

Eric Piasecki
Design ideas for a transitional study room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

All Surfaces-Brookfield Home

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
Design ideas for an expansive transitional home office in Milwaukee with a library, dark hardwood floors, beige walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Cork 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.