Large traditional study room in Los Angeles with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office

Cooper Jones LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Georgian House

Robert Dean Architects

Olson Photographic
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Cobble Hill Waterfront Loft

Lucy Harris Studio

Notable decor elements include: Merida Rake rug, Kartell Componibili storage container Photography Francesco Bertocci
This is an example of a large modern study room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Art Deco Design

Landmark Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Office & Craft Rooms

California Closets, Santa Barbara

Craft Room with Lighted Countertop
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary craft room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Siena Collection White Home Office With Wall Bed by Valet Custom Cabinets & Clos

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Siena Collection White Home Office With Wall Bed by Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets. Designer: Jerry Archer Designed, manufactured & Installed by Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets, Campbell CA Built-in White Home Office with raised panel doors.

Invermarge

CO Interiors

This office was created for a couple who both works from home and collaborate together from time to time. We created a custom T-shape desk surface which creates a partition between the two work stations yet offers a collaborative surface if necessary. The most interesting feature within the office is the photographic artwork of Italian architecture in the middle of the upper shelving unit. It’s actually divided into three sections and attached to a pair of sliding doors, which open and close part of the storage unit.

Marietta Home Office

Yellow Bungalow

Colorful home office with freestanding desk, abstract art, pink rug and brass shelves Jeff Herr Photography
Transitional study room in Atlanta with a freestanding desk, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Conversion from Home Office to Guest Room

User

Designed by Tim Higbee of Closet Works: The Murphy style wall bed folds out into a queen size bed with a comfortable 8 inch thick quality mattress. A pull-out table on the right side bed is perfect when guests stay overnight, but folds away into the wall unit when the room is used as an office. Built-in interior lighting above the wall bed is perfect for reading in bed and the switch is conveniently located on the left side of the head of the bed. When the wall bed is open, the lighted, recessed well that holds the bed when it is closed creates a visual separation from the wall storage unit, framing the top of the mattress like a custom headboard. The Aria wood tone blends in with the color scheme in the rest of the home. photo - Cathy Rabeler

Heights Residence

Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design

Rett Peek
Mid-sized transitional craft room in Little Rock with blue walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and dark hardwood floors.

Luxe Office + Family Room

Kimberley Kay Interiors

This is a take on a modern traditional office that has the bold green historical colors for a gentlemen's office, but with a modern and vibrant spin on things. These custom built-ins and matte brass finishes on the cabinet details add to the luxe and old world feel.

Eclectic Glam

City Homes, LLC

Mid-sized eclectic home office in Minneapolis with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

South End Brownstone

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

Dane and his team were originally hired to shift a few rooms around when the homeowners' son left for college. He created well-functioning spaces for all, spreading color along the way. And he didn't waste a thing. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/south-end-brownstone

Rock and Roll Condo in Chicago featured in Luxe

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Seaport High Rise

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

This chic couple from Manhattan requested for a fashion-forward focus for their new Boston condominium. Textiles by Christian Lacroix, Faberge eggs, and locally designed stilettos once owned by Lady Gaga are just a few of the inspirations they offered. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/seaport-high-rise

Transitional Home Office

Transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Mike Schwartz
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Contemporary Country Kitchen, Dining Room, and Library

ICW Cabinetry

Chrissy Vensel Photography
Photo of an expansive country home office in New York with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Historic 1850's Couch House Renovation

FORNEY + architecture, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and No Fireplace

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.