Regan Wood Photography
This is an example of a transitional study room in New York with grey walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

City studio apartment

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

Working station is an important but normally not such a vibrant part of the interior. In this 25sqm studio it was hidden within the mirrored wardrobe to keep interior clean and uncluttered. 180 degree hinges allow doors open completely giving plenty of space for comfortable and productive work.

Perfectly Suited

LiLu Interiors

Our Minneapolis design studio gave this home office a feminine, fashion-inspired theme. The highlight of the space is the custom built-in desk and shelves. The room has a simple color scheme of gray, cream, white, and lavender, with a pop of purple added with the comfy accent chair. Medium-tone wood floors add a dash of warmth. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. --- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ ---- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/perfectly-suited/

Kensington Garden Apartment

Lomax & Chi

This is an example of a small contemporary study room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

This is an example of a large country study room in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse New Construction

Two Hands Interiors

Fun and bold concert prints take center stage in this music industry professional’s home office. Neutral walls and light wood floors give the pieces all the space to become the focal point.

APPARTEMENT PARIS XIV - 40M2

Bénédicte Montussac

Modern home studio in Paris with grey walls and a built-in desk.

The Industrial Chic Home

Weespaces

Inspiration for an industrial home office in Bengaluru with grey walls, a built-in desk, beige floor and wood.

Beauséjour

KERMAREC - Menuiserie & Rénovation

Photo of a contemporary home office in Paris with grey walls.

Summerton Court

Jacoby & Sons Custom Home Builders

Transitional study room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial home studio in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Fairfield Living

Moss Design

Mid-sized transitional study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Soft Contemporary in Amarra

Meredith Owen Interiors

Large transitional home office in Austin with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Mediterranean Home Office

Photo of a mediterranean study room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

The Hamlin

Affinity Homes LLC

Transitional home office in Portland with grey walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Fossil Creek Study

Haven Design and Construction

This beautiful study was part of a whole house design and renovation by Haven Design and Construction. For this room, our objective was to create a feminine and sophisticated study for our client. She requested a design that was unique and fresh, but still warm and inviting. We wallpapered the back of the bookcases in an eye catching metallic vine pattern to add a feminine touch. Then, we selected a deep gray tone from the wallpaper and painted the bookcases and wainscoting in this striking color. We replaced the carpet with a light wood flooring that compliments the gray woodwork. Our client preferred a petite desk, just large enough for paying bills or working on her laptop, so our first furniture selection was a lovely black desk with feminine curved detailing and delicate star hardware. The room still needed a focal point, so we selected a striking lucite and gold chandelier to set the tone. The design was completed by a pair of gray velvet guest chairs. The gold twig pattern on the back of the chairs compliments the metallic wallpaper pattern perfectly. Finally the room was carefully detailed with unique accessories and custom bound books to fill the bookcases.

Home Office

Hudson Cooper Design

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This is an example of a transitional study room in Charleston with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Certified Luxury Builders - G Terbrock Luxury Homes - St. Louis, MO - Cus Rem 1

Distinctive Domain

Inspiration for a country home office in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Caxambas

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Photo of a transitional home office in Miami with grey walls and a freestanding desk.

Irwin Farmhouse

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country home office in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Walls and Purple 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.