Update of a sunroom that is used as a home office as part of the primary suite. Dark walls provide a cozy feel while updated upholstery mixes with family pieces to create a comfortable, relaxed feel

HOME OFFICE/CRAFT ROOM

Melissa McLay Interiors

David Burroughs
Design ideas for a large traditional craft room in Baltimore with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

North Andover Renovation

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Kath & Keith Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, grey walls and no fireplace.

Elegant White Wallbed Room

Pacific Coast Custom Design

With the wallbed closed the space for Home Office is visually increased. The Glass tops not only add to the clean look but creates a very smooth and durable writing surface. Guest room to functional office in an instant.

House To Home

Esslinger Design Company

Photo of a large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Nottingham

Shannon Crain

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

Modern Masterpiece

Celtic Custom Homes

Study has tile "wood" look floors, double barn doors, paneled back wall with hidden door.
Mid-sized modern study room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Kentfield Traditional Elegance

PatriARCH Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in San Francisco with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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.

Colonial Revival - modern farmhouse + contemporary

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

Home office off kitchen with 3 work stations, built-in outlets on top of counters, printer pull-outs, and file drawers.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in San Francisco with grey walls, porcelain floors, a built-in desk and grey floor.

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.

Upscale Farmhouse

Owen Homes LLC

Photo of a large country study room in Kansas City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Belgravia Townhouse

User

Mid-sized eclectic study room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Art Studio Room Addition in Dekalb

Ken Spears Construction

The built-in sink is great for cleaning your hands and brushes after painting or working with clay.
Large contemporary home studio in Chicago with concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and grey walls.

Ranch with a Basement

Sobczak Construction Services, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Indianapolis with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Palisades Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

Kathryn Millet
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with no fireplace, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Palo Alto Home Renovation

Suzette Sherman Design

Kitchen Organization Station Photography: Kevin Guzman
Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Modern Spanish Courtyard on the Lake

Wyrick Residential Design

Large modern study room in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Rural Farmhouse

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Stephen Thrift Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Raleigh with grey walls, brown floor, a library, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Palm Coast - Transitional

Anastasia Design Group

Wall paint: SW 7633 Taupe Tone Sofa: Taylor King Chair: Taylor King Cocktail / End Tables: Hooker Furniture Rug: Jaunty Rug Chandelier: Uttermost Lamp: Uttermost Flooring: Mohawk -- Artistic, Artic White Oak Hardwood Flooring

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey 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.