Photo of a contemporary study room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

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Inspiration for a contemporary study room in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Dark Laminate Flooring | Mannington | Restoration Collection

Ogden's Flooring & Design

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This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Salt Lake City with green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Ramsey Ave

Sarah Stacey Interior Design

Photo by Molly Culver
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Austin with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Bold Colors

R Jones Designs, Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury home office in Atlanta with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Seasons Greetings

Bemz Design AB

Inspiration for a scandinavian home office in Other with green walls and dark hardwood floors.

Mohawk Flooring Gallery

Christoff and Sons Floor Covering Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

New York Apartment

Fairfax & Sammons Architects

A new library/ dining room for a client living in New York and London, designed by Fairfax & Sammons Architects, interior design by Mlinaric Henry Zervudachi Durston Saylor Photography

Tuscan Timbers

Gander Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This private office adds a bit of color to the scheme. The windows in this curved wall look out over the front of the house.
Photo of a mid-sized modern study room in Chicago with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Fremont Residence

J Korsbon Designs

BRANDON STENGEL
Photo of a large traditional study room in Minneapolis with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

NYC Eclectic

AHG Interiors

Office space that is nothing but boring with green walls, black table and collected chairs.
Inspiration for a small eclectic study room in New York with green walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Siker/Keates

JDL Development Inc.

Sally Painter
Large transitional home office in Portland with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Powell Office and Mudroom

KP Designs Group

Mid-sized country home office in Columbus with green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cask Way

D.Nicole Interiors

Mid-sized transitional study room in Charlotte with green walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Dulwich

Aflux Designs

adam butler
Mid-sized eclectic home office in London with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Berryhill Reno

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This client needed a clutter-free "home office" for him and his sweet dog. He did not need a lot of storage, since his occupation is computer driven, thus, he desired a casual, yet, organized place to work. By changing the hard wood color to a darker color, changing the paint color, adding an accent wall, purchasing simple, yet, rustic-looking office furniture, USI was able to create a wonderful home-work space.

Mohawk Flooring

Comfy Floors & Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical home studio in Seattle with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Custom Home in Glen Ellyn Office

Studio21 Architects

Studio21 Architects designed this 5,000 square foot ranch home in the western suburbs of Chicago. It is the Dream Home for our clients who purchased an expansive lot on which to locate their home. The owners loved the idea of using heavy timber framing to accent the house. The design includes a series of timber framed trusses and columns extend from the front porch through the foyer, great room and rear sitting room. A large two-sided stone fireplace was used to separate the great room from the sitting room. All of the common areas as well as the master suite are oriented around the blue stone patio. Two additional bedroom suites, a formal dining room, and the home office were placed to view the large front yard.

Fremont Gem

Nc Construction And Remodeling Inc

This is an example of an arts and crafts home office in Minneapolis with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Green Walls and Dark Hardwood 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.