Photo of a large modern home office in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered, panelled walls and decorative wall panelling.

Fresh on the Market

Savori Spaces

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Edmonton with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Lexington, MA

Shari Pellows Interiors

This is an example of a transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, panelled walls and decorative wall panelling.

Hillsborough

HKB Interior Design

Creating a home office that combines structure but still leaves room for inspiration is a must. While masculine, this space also incorporates a playful inclination with pattern combinations, slight pops of color, and modern art. https://www.hkbinteriordesign.com/hillsborough-home

Daphne Plan

Randy Wise Homes Inc

Mid-sized traditional study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Rancho Cucamonga

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered, decorative wall panelling and no fireplace.

Modern Farmhouse

The Highpoint House

In this new build we achieved a southern classic look on the exterior, with a modern farmhouse flair in the interior. The palette for this project focused on neutrals, natural woods, hues of blues, and accents of black. This allowed for a seamless and calm transition from room to room having each space speak to one another for a constant style flow throughout the home. We focused heavily on statement lighting, and classic finishes with a modern twist.

Board and Batten

Timber Trails Development Company

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

3707 Moss Side Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

Richmond Hill Design + Build

Richmond Hill Design + Build brings you this gorgeous American four-square home, crowned with a charming, black metal roof in Richmond’s historic Ginter Park neighborhood! Situated on a .46 acre lot, this craftsman-style home greets you with double, 8-lite front doors and a grand, wrap-around front porch. Upon entering the foyer, you’ll see the lovely dining room on the left, with crisp, white wainscoting and spacious sitting room/study with French doors to the right. Straight ahead is the large family room with a gas fireplace and flanking 48” tall built-in shelving. A panel of expansive 12’ sliding glass doors leads out to the 20’ x 14’ covered porch, creating an indoor/outdoor living and entertaining space. An amazing kitchen is to the left, featuring a 7’ island with farmhouse sink, stylish gold-toned, articulating faucet, two-toned cabinetry, soft close doors/drawers, quart countertops and premium Electrolux appliances. Incredibly useful butler’s pantry, between the kitchen and dining room, sports glass-front, upper cabinetry and a 46-bottle wine cooler. With 4 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and 5 walk-in closets, space will not be an issue. The owner’s suite has a freestanding, soaking tub, large frameless shower, water closet and 2 walk-in closets, as well a nice view of the backyard. Laundry room, with cabinetry and counter space, is conveniently located off of the classic central hall upstairs. Three additional bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, round out the second floor, with one bedroom having attached full bath and the other two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Lovely hickory wood floors, upgraded Craftsman trim package and custom details throughout!

Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design

Haven Design and Construction

The sophisticated study adds a touch of moodiness to the home. Our team custom designed the 12' tall built in bookcases and wainscoting to add some much needed architectural detailing to the plain white space and 22' tall walls. A hidden pullout drawer for the printer and additional file storage drawers add function to the home office. The windows are dressed in contrasting velvet drapery panels and simple sophisticated woven window shades. The woven textural element is picked up again in the area rug, the chandelier and the caned guest chairs. The ceiling boasts patterned wallpaper with gold accents. A natural stone and iron desk and a comfortable desk chair complete the space.

Young Rd Residence

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and decorative wall panelling.

Office Makeover!

Jetstream Contractors LLC

For this office remodel we added three recessed lights above a new accent wall as well as a ceiling fan. The paint colors for this project were Urban bronze (accent wall) and amazing grey! We removed the old carpet and put down some LVP. Let us know what you think.

Transitional Home Office

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Richmond with grey walls, a freestanding desk, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Old Meets New Office

Third and Windsor Interior Design

A beautiful new home office where old meets new. Full of textures and contrast, this space invites you in like a warm cup of coffee to start your day working from home.

Grey Toned Office

TJ Simone at Ethan Allen Princeton

The patterned rug we chose adds interest without becoming too loud or distracting. It also helps to warm up the room and absorb sound so phone calls don't echo!

Young Rd Residence

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and decorative wall panelling.

Rancho Cucamonga

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Concealed Storage

Treowen Custom Woodworks

This is an example of a large contemporary home office in DC Metro with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Millwork Home Office

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Traditional Millwork Home Office - Featuring coffered ceilings, wainscoting & detailed window casing
Traditional home office in Edmonton with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Mt Larson

Blanton Design & Staging

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, decorative wall panelling, panelled walls, no fireplace and coffered.

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Walls and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.