Photo of a transitional craft room in Salt Lake City with white walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Art Studio with a V-Rustic Cedar Ceiling

Gayler Design Build began transforming Nancy’s home to include a spacious 327 square foot functional art studio. The home addition was designed with large windows, skylights and two exterior glass doors to let in plenty of natural light. The floor is finished in polished, smooth concrete with a beautiful eye-catching v-rustic cedar ceiling and ample wall space to hang her masterpieces.

Montparnasse, Paris

TG-Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in London with grey walls, carpet, a built-in desk and grey floor.

2-storey waterfront terrace

Pacific Blue

This is an example of a small beach style study room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Paintzen

Paintzen, Inc.

Everyone needs a little space of their own. Whether it’s a cozy reading nook for a busy mom to curl up in at the end of a long day, a quiet corner of a living room for an artist to get inspired, or a mancave where die-hard sports fans can watch the game without distraction. Even Emmy-award winning “This Is Us” actor Sterling K. Brown was feeling like he needed a place where he could go to be productive (as well as get some peace and quiet). Sterling’s Los Angeles house is home to him, his wife, and two of their two sons – so understandably, it can feel a little crazy. Sterling reached out to interior designer Kyle Schuneman of Apt2B to help convert his garage into a man-cave / office into a space where he could conduct some of his day-to-day tasks, run his lines, or just relax after a long day. As Schuneman began to visualize Sterling’s “creative workspace”, he and the Apt2B team reached out Paintzen to make the process a little more colorful. The room was full of natural light, which meant we could go bolder with color. Schuneman selected a navy blue – one of the season’s most popular shades (especially for mancaves!) in a flat finish for the walls. The color was perfect for the space; it paired well with the concrete flooring, which was covered with a blue-and-white patterned area rug, and had plenty of personality. (Not to mention it makes a lovely backdrop for an Emmy, don’t you think?) Schuneman’s furniture selection was done with the paint color in mind. He chose a bright, bold sofa in a mustard color, and used lots of wood and metal accents throughout to elevate the space and help it feel more modern and sophisticated. A work table was added – where we imagine Sterling will spend time reading scripts and getting work done – and there is plenty of space on the walls and in glass-faced cabinets, of course, to display future Emmy’s in the years to come. However, the large mounted TV and ample seating in the room means this space can just as well be used hosting get-togethers with friends. We think you’ll agree that the final product was stunning. The rich navy walls paired with Schuneman’s decor selections resulted in a space that is smart, stylish, and masculine. Apt2B turned a standard garage into a sleek home office and Mancave for Sterling K. Brown, and our team at Paintzen was thrilled to be a part of the process.

Bluebird Townhouses

Altereco Design

Nikole Ramsay
Design ideas for a beach style home office in Geelong with white walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

The Ellington at Creekside Meadows

Landmark Homes

This 2-story home with inviting front porch includes a 3-car garage and mudroom entry complete with convenient built-in lockers. Stylish hardwood flooring in the foyer extends to the dining room, kitchen, and breakfast area. To the front of the home a formal living room is adjacent to the dining room with elegant tray ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting and chair rail. A butler’s pantry off of the dining area leads to the kitchen and breakfast area. The well-appointed kitchen features quartz countertops with tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry and a spacious pantry. The sunny breakfast area provides access to the deck and back yard via sliding glass doors. The great room is open to the breakfast area and kitchen and includes a gas fireplace featuring stone surround and shiplap detail. Also on the 1st floor is a study with coffered ceiling. The 2nd floor boasts a spacious raised rec room and a convenient laundry room in addition to 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The owner’s suite with tray ceiling in the bedroom, includes a private bathroom with tray ceiling, quartz vanity tops, a freestanding tub, and a 5’ tile shower.

Marathon Ranch

Maracay Homes Design Studio

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Phoenix with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Tempo Side Load

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Singing Tree Studio & Hone

Adelaine Construction, Inc.

Built by Adelaine Construction, Inc. in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Drafted by ZKE Designs in Oden, Michigan and photographed by Speckman Photography in Rapid City, Michigan.

Contemporary Living

Zogheib, Necessary Luxury

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with grey walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor and laminate floors.

Pinkerton Project

Executive Developers, LLC

Study built ins
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and grey floor.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
This is an example of a large transitional home office in Chicago with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Los Angeles 2

Stephen Pappas Interiors

Photo of an industrial home office in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Genius, Inc.

Erdei Designs LLC

Office desk & handmade shelf
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Wilmette Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Devon Grace Interiors designed a built-in desk to create a dedicated homework station inside the mudroom of the Wilmette home. Navy blue cabinetry and crisp white countertops give the space a modern feel.

Southampton Traditional/Transitional

Brickmoon Design

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Houston with black walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk and grey floor.

appartamento TB

BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary craft room in Other with white walls, grey floor and exposed beam.

Victorian property in East London

JLV Design Ltd

The beautiful wallpaper creates an amazing background for any Zoom meeting
Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in London with purple walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and wallpaper.

Architecture intérieure sur mesure d'un appartement

Studio Catoir

Architecture intérieure d'un appartement situé au dernier étage d'un bâtiment neuf dans un quartier résidentiel. Le Studio Catoir a créé un espace élégant et représentatif avec un soin tout particulier porté aux choix des différents matériaux naturels, marbre, bois, onyx et à leur mise en oeuvre par des artisans chevronnés italiens. La cuisine ouverte avec son étagère monumentale en marbre et son ilôt en miroir sont les pièces centrales autour desquelles s'articulent l'espace de vie. La lumière, la fluidité des espaces, les grandes ouvertures vers la terrasse, les jeux de reflets et les couleurs délicates donnent vie à un intérieur sensoriel, aérien et serein.

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Floor and Turquoise Floor

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.