Property Brothers At Home: Drew's Honeymoon House

Gilles Mingassan
Design ideas for an eclectic study room in Los Angeles with black walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Danville Project

Applegate Tran Interiors

Large transitional home office in San Francisco with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

The Burleson

David Weekley Homes

Built by David Weekley Homes Houston
This is an example of a transitional home office in Houston with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Southern Living Inspired Home

Town of Mt Laurel

Navy blue built-ins in the home office of the Southern Living Inspired Home in Mt Laurel. Built by Mt Laurel's Town Builders Photo by Tommy Daspit

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.

Modern Tudor

Newgard Custom Homes

Library/Office Matt Mansueto
Photo of a large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Colonial Revival on Three Chopt

Angela Elliott Interiors

kimberly frost photography
Traditional home office in Richmond with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Touches of Color

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Design ideas for a traditional craft room in Other with dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

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.

Reading Nook - Vienna, VA

Alison Giese Interiors

A nondescript area was given a purpose as a reading nook with the additional of custom bookshelves, a tete a tete lounge chair, and a grasscloth feature wall. Photo by: Jenn Verrier

Portland Heights Neely House

The Works

Large transitional study room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Sugar Land Casual and Current

The Design Firm

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

Family Farmhouse

IBB Design Fine Furnishings

Dan Piassick
Inspiration for a traditional study room in Dallas with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Family Room with Built in Work Space

Distinctive Interiors

We created a built in work space on the back end of the new family room. The blue gray color scheme, with pops of orange was carried through to add some interest. Ada Chairs from Mitchell Gold were selected to add a luxurious, yet comfortable desk seat. Kayla Lynne Photography

Springvale Rd

Distinctive Building Group

Yetta Reid
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and no fireplace.

Doheny Penthouse Renovation

Tim Barber Architects

Photography by Laura Hull.
Photo of a small transitional home office in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Rogers Park: Morse Avenue

Lugbill Designs

Mid-sized contemporary study room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Eclectic Transitional Perfection

Veranda Designer Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

The Easton in Hallsley

Timbercreek Building & Design Llc

Design ideas for a traditional study room in Richmond with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Tatami 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.