An Eclectic Refurbishment to a Victorian Terraced House in Hampstead

The architectural focus for this North London Victorian terrace home design project was the refurbishment and reconfiguration of the ground floor together with additional space of a new side-return. Orienting and organising the interior architecture to maximise sunlight during the course of the day was one of our primary challenges solved. While the front of the house faces south-southeast with wonderful direct morning light, the rear garden faces northwest, consequently less light for most of the day.

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.

Beautiful Remodel in Homestead

Firefly Window Coverings

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Soft Contemporary in Amarra

Meredith Owen Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Austin with grey walls, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

BuildFBG: Braeswood Place Transitional 2

Frankel Design Build

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Refined and Classic Entire House Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

The remodeled space features a custom Murphy bed that blends with the built-in cabinetry and window seats when not in use. Brass lighting and hardware add warmth and "pop" against the gray. Photo Credit - David Bader

Quonset Hut Village: Live/Work

Gill Design Co.

Custom Quonset Huts become artist live/work spaces, aesthetically and functionally bridging a border between industrial and residential zoning in a historic neighborhood. The open space on the main floor is designed to be flexible for artists to pursue their creative path. The two-story buildings were custom-engineered to achieve the height required for the second floor. End walls utilized a combination of traditional stick framing with autoclaved aerated concrete with a stucco finish. Steel doors were custom-built in-house.

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.

Greenwich

Madison Hudson Design

Inspiration for a beach style study room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Home Office and Music Room

No.54 Interiors

Workplace by day, music room and relaxation area by night. This space has to work doubly hard and allow the owner to separate leisure time and work. A simple rearrangement of the space meant a better contained work area, using casual seating and a large rug to zone the relaxation area, quite literally allowing the owner to put the working day behind him. Soft grey with hints of rust and terracotta keep the space warm and cosy, with rustic industrial furniture to provide a masculine vibe.

Modern Farmhouse New Built

reDesign home | chicago

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Chicago with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and grey walls.

Desco

Barrow Builders Group

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Builder Model | Copper Ridge| New Braunfels, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Transitional home office in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

New Construction in Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Collaborations with builders on new construction is a favorite part of my job. I love seeing a house go up from the blueprints to the end of the build. It is always a journey filled with a thousand decisions, some creative on-the-spot thinking and yes, usually a few stressful moments. This Naperville project was a collaboration with a local builder and architect. The Kitchen Studio collaborated by completing the cabinetry design and final layout for the entire home. Around the corner is the home office that is painted a custom color to match the cabinetry. The wall of cabinetry along the back of the room features a roll out printer cabinet, along with drawers and open shelving for books and display. We are pretty sure a lot of work must get done in here with all these handy features! If you are building a new home, The Kitchen Studio can offer expert help to make the most of your new construction home. We provide the expertise needed to ensure that you are getting the most of your investment when it comes to cabinetry, design and storage solutions. Give us a call if you would like to find out more! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Builder: Hampton Homes Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Hammock Bay Condo Remodel

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Tampa with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey walls, a library and no fireplace.

French Manor, Mission Hills, KS

Piper-Wind Architects, Inc.

French Manor Mission Hills, Kansas This new Country French Manor style house is located on a one-acre site in Mission Hills, Kansas. Our design is a traditional 2-story center hall plan with the primary living areas on the first floor, placing the formal living and dining rooms to the front of the house and the informal breakfast and family rooms to the rear with direct access to the brick paved courtyard terrace and pool. The exterior building materials include oversized hand-made brick with cut limestone window sills and door surrounds and a sawn cedar shingle roofing. The Country French style of the interior of the house is detailed using traditional materials such as handmade terra cotta tile flooring, oak flooring in a herringbone pattern, reclaimed antique hand-hewn wood beams, style and rail wall paneling, Venetian plaster, and handmade iron stair railings. Interior Design: By Owner General Contractor: Robert Montgomery Homes, Inc., Leawood, Kansas

Charleston Design on Mercer Island | Mudroom

JayMarc Homes

Mid-sized modern home office in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Barton Creek Transitional

Jamie Naugle Interiors

Reagen Taylor Photography
Photo of a large transitional study room in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Guildford Listed Town House

Anna Wilson Interiors

Emma Lewis
Small country home office in Surrey with a library, grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Memorial Home by Robert Dame

Allan Edwards Builder Inc.

Photo of a transitional home office in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Walls and Yellow 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.