Inspiration for a transitional home office in Grand Rapids with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Riverside Farmhouse, Yarmouth Maine

Brush and Hammer Builders

Country study room in Portland Maine with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Bureau "Comme un Appartement" à Fontainebleau (77)

Loft 75 - Design & Architecture d'Intérieur

Inspiration for an eclectic study room in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Transitional Home Office

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in New York with grey walls, a freestanding desk, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Star Wars Home Office

Benning Design Construction

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… A returning client wished to create an office environment that would refuel his childhood and current passion: Star Wars. Creating exhibit-style surroundings to incorporate iconic elements from the epic franchise was key to the success for this home office. A life-sized statue of Harrison Ford’s character Han Solo, a longstanding piece of the homeowner’s collection, is now featured in a custom glass display case is the room’s focal point. The glowing backlit pattern behind the statue is a reference to the floor design shown in the scene featuring Han being frozen in carbonite. The command center is surrounded by iconic patterns custom-designed in backlit laser-cut metal panels. The exquisite millwork around the room was refinished, and porcelain floor slabs were cut in a pattern to resemble the chess table found on the legendary spaceship Millennium Falcon. A metal-clad fireplace with a hidden television mounting system, an iridescent ceiling treatment, wall coverings designed to add depth, a custom-designed desk made by a local artist, and an Italian rocker chair that appears to be from a galaxy, far, far, away... are all design elements that complete this once-in-a-galaxy home office that would make any Jedi proud. Photo Credit: David Duncan Livingston

His Home Office

IMPACT design Resources

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

Whitsit

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Atlanta with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Квартира на ул. Большая Черкизовская

Flats Design / Евгения Матвеенко

Дина Александрова
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Chateau Deux

User

Alise O'Brien
Traditional home office in St Louis with a library, grey walls, no fireplace and brown floor.

Dayton Street Modern Farmhouse Main Level

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a country study room in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Fairway Mid Century Remodel

Studio Build

Bob Greenspan Photography
Photo of a midcentury home office in Kansas City with multi-coloured walls, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Woods at Burberry Glen

User

Design ideas for a country study room in St Louis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Colonial Revival on Three Chopt

Angela Elliott Interiors

kimberly frost photography
Traditional home office in Richmond with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Lake Austin 1

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Reagen Taylor
Photo of a transitional home office in Austin with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

70 Sumner Road, Greenwich, CT

The Robin Kencel Team

This is an example of a transitional study room in New York with carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and grey walls.

Bonnet

Jula Cole Design

Custom murphy bed and buitins in this home office
Design ideas for a small transitional home office in San Diego with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Eclectic Transitional Perfection

Veranda Designer Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Office Spaces

Parkyn Design

Transitional home office.
Photo of a large transitional study room in Toronto with a built-in desk, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Jubilee Residence 1

Dylan James

Inspiration for a scandinavian study room in Melbourne with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

The Easton in Hallsley

Timbercreek Building & Design Llc

Design ideas for a traditional study room in Richmond with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Walls and Multi-coloured Walls

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.