Inspiration for a mid-sized country study room in Orlando with grey walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Luxury in Lake of the Isles

Rooms With Style

A pass through area can make a perfect spot for a study nook or office space. Shar Sitter
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige 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.

Lansford Court Home Office

Maria Adams Designs

Mid-sized transitional home office in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Fall Parade 2017 - Edina

David Charlez Designs

A cozy office space with seating for two. This office features a large L shaped built in desk, natural lighting, built in book shelves and a high window which allows daylight into the hallway on the other side of the wall. Photos by Space Crafting

Private Cottage in Leipers Fork

Shapiro & Company Architects

This is an example of a traditional home office in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Industrial Home Office

Small industrial study room in Tampa with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

February 2017 Built-in

AWM Carpentry LLC

Built-in Storage with Walnut top
Mid-sized traditional study room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and a built-in desk.

Meadowbrook Farm - The Waterford Model

Van Metre Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional craft room in DC Metro with grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Lincoln Park Well-Traveled Executive

Inspired Interiors

This home office was transformed into the perfect traveler's dream space! From a vintage bar cart to one-of-a-kind accessories, this is the ideal place to sit down, drink some cognac, and read a book about far-off places.

Tribeca Loft Refurbishment, NYC

Melanie Williams Bespoke Interiors

Paul Craig
Mid-sized industrial study room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Custom Wall Beds

Kettle Valley Woodworks

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Vancouver with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

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.

Indiana Golf Retreat Library AFTER

Herald Gardell, Ltd. Design Services

This was an annex office that wasn't very inviting and was rarely used. We turned it into a library/office/private TV nook. The custom woodwork incorporates an ingenious murphy bed system with a high-grade mattress and a wood panel base. the bed can be retracted fully made. The cabinetry on either side of the bed offers built-in guest closets, dresser drawers, pull-out night stands and charging stations.

Traditional Home Office

Design ideas for a traditional home office in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Our Work

Sage Design Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in San Diego with carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor and grey walls.

BallenIsles

Krista + Home

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Miami with grey walls, a freestanding desk, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

Inspiration for a small traditional study room in Philadelphia with grey walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Custom Cabinetry

User

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office

Suburban Builders

The number one reason to have a home office is that you need a convenient place to work at home, even if only for occasional projects. Photos courtesy of #HomeVisit #SuburbanBuilders #CustomHomeBuilderArlingtonVA #CustomHomeBuilderGreatFallsVA #CustomHomeBuilderMcLeanVA #CustomHomeBuilderViennaVA #CustomHomeBuilderFallsChurchVA

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Walls and Orange 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.