Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Residence with a Garden Wall

Kate Cleveland Architect

Large traditional study room in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Fairfield Residence - Elemental Interiors

Elemental Interiors

Project featured in TownVibe Fairfield Magazine, "In this home, a growing family found a way to marry all their New York City sophistication with subtle hints of coastal Connecticut charm. This isn’t a Nantucket-style beach house for it is much too grand. Yet it is in no way too formal for the pitter-patter of little feet and four-legged friends. Despite its grandeur, the house is warm, and inviting—apparent from the very moment you walk in the front door. Designed by Southport’s own award-winning Mark P. Finlay Architects, with interiors by Megan Downing and Sarah Barrett of New York City’s Elemental Interiors, the ultimate dream house comes to life." Read more here > http://www.townvibe.com/Fairfield/July-August-2015/A-SoHo-Twist/

Contemporary Home Office

Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath

This contemporary home office with a view of the lush green outdoors makes working from home more relaxing and bearable.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Custom Home | Williams Creek

Steven Sears Building Company

The Home Aesthetic
Design ideas for a country study room in Indianapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Gig Harbor Golf Course Contemporary

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Woodside

Nicola Hicks Designs

Design ideas for a traditional home studio in London with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Home office/ guest room

Studio LUPO

Small eclectic study room in Sussex with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Our Work

Cathy Lynch Interior Design

Photo of a small country study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Apartamento en Girona

Carlota Ararà

Inspiration for a large modern home office in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Renovation of Detached Family Home

Element Studios

Bespoke buil-in bookcases to maximise book storage, painted to coordinate with the adjacent wall. photos by Paul Craig
Large contemporary study room in Oxfordshire with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and a ribbon fireplace.

Chiswick Town House

Yorick Bespoke Furniture

Kerem Yoruk
This is an example of a large traditional study room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Longcliffe Farm

Maxwell + Pinborough Bespoke Furniture

Home Office into Family room with concealed TV and integrated fire place. Oak top with Valcromat doors in Matt finish.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Seattle contemporary

Jill Peyton Design, LLC

Huntwood Custom Cabinetry, open shelves and cabinets.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Woodshed

Birdseye Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Burlington with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

Transitional Home Redesign

Distinctive Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and grey walls.

Whole House Renovation #2

Michael Menn Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Mendota Hearth Products

Tevis Home

Large traditional study room in Baltimore with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

SOLAS Forty6 Wall Mount Gas Fireplace

Fairview Hearthside Distributors

The SÓLAS FORTY6 is a linear wall mount, direct vent, gas fireplace. Not a built-in, the SÓLAS FORTY6 features a unique wall mount design allowing for installation throughout the home, without the need for major renovations. Simply hang on the wall to add a dramatic focal point to any room, it's easier than mounting a television.

Study

Bethan England Interiors

Mark Ashbee
Traditional home office in Other with grey walls and a metal fireplace surround.

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Walls and a Metal Fireplace Surround

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.