A custom built office is bright and welcoming. Beautiful maple wood cabinetry with floating shelves. An inset blue linoleum writing surface is a perfect surface for working. Just incredible wallpaper brightens the room. Blue accents throughout.

Raw House

Amos Goldreich Architecture

Contemporary home office in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Well Street Common

Cairn

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home studio in London with medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Rénovation d'un Moulin Gers

Castellanos

Eclectic home office in Toulouse with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Reclaimed Brick Modern French Country

Wyrick Residential Design

Large study room in Houston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Altadena Listening Studio

Studio Knowhow

Design ideas for a small contemporary home studio in Los Angeles with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Crabtree House

Into interior design

Small eclectic study room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Princeton | 2019

Coats Homes

Photo of a contemporary home office in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Transitional Lawndale

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Chicago with grey walls, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and medium hardwood floors.

5300 HR

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a country study room with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and exposed beam.

Ranley Grove

Owen Architecture

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Brisbane with a library, white walls, brick floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, red floor and exposed beam.

七里ヶ浜の住宅

村上康史建築設計事務所

Photo of a modern home office in Other with medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Interiors

Lanoue Inc.

Multi purpose craft room and home office space loft with exposed beams and light hardwood floors.
Design ideas for a large country home office with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and exposed beam.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Home Office
Inspiration for a large study room in Other with yellow walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

自宅にいながらワーケーション気分

株式会社a3　(エーサン）

天井高を抑えたホームオフィス。間接光のみで、あえて天井には照明を設置しなかった。
This is an example of a mid-sized modern study room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Seaside Manor

HSH Collective

Design ideas for a beach style home office in Tampa with a built-in desk and exposed beam.

GRACIA HOUSE

RITMONIO

Contemporary home office in Turin with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Coin lecture et bureau

Hadecoville

Dans cet appartement, nous avons créé un coins lecture et bureau dans un style scandinave très paisible. Notre décorateur a créé une bibliothèque sur-mesure, offrant aux clients des rangements ouverts et d'autres fermées. Afin d'apporter de la lumière au lecteur, des spots lumineux ont été incrustés au dessus de la banquette. L'environnement à été rendu paisible grâce à l'utilisation du bois et de la couleur vert sauge sur le mur du fond. Deux bureaux sont placés de part et d'autre de la bibliothèque.

studio con vista scrivania

GRAF+BÄDER

vista della scrivania dello studio, con arredo su misura per nicchia ad incasso
Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Milan with a built-in desk, exposed beam and light hardwood floors.

Pettit & Sevitt Revival

Light House Architecture & Science

This is an example of a small midcentury home office in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a library, white walls, a built-in desk and exposed beam.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Built-in Desk and Exposed Beam

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.