Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, yellow floor and wallpaper.

Miramar Residence

Mastercraft Wood & Hardware

Enhance your workspace with custom office cabinetry that spans from floor to ceiling, featuring illuminated glass panels that expose a sleek bookshelf. This bespoke design not only maximizes storage but also adds a touch of sophistication to your office environment. The illuminated glass panels showcase your book collection or decorative items, creating a captivating focal point while infusing your workspace with a modern aesthetic and ample functionality.

Good Gables New Home Raleigh

Home Enrich

Design ideas for a mid-sized study room in Raleigh with grey walls, marble floors, a built-in desk, beige floor, recessed and wood walls.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design

Haven Design and Construction

The sophisticated study adds a touch of moodiness to the home. Our team custom designed the 12' tall built in bookcases and wainscoting to add some much needed architectural detailing to the plain white space and 22' tall walls. A hidden pullout drawer for the printer and additional file storage drawers add function to the home office. The windows are dressed in contrasting velvet drapery panels and simple sophisticated woven window shades. The woven textural element is picked up again in the area rug, the chandelier and the caned guest chairs. The ceiling boasts patterned wallpaper with gold accents. A natural stone and iron desk and a comfortable desk chair complete the space.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

Large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

Design ideas for a large beach style study room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for a large modern home office in Atlanta with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

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.

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.

Lambeth House

Forma London

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Essex with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Banister Court Renovation

BGI Design

Mid-sized transitional home office in Dallas with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

2020 Portfolio

HU-489631152

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Updated Traditional Home

Twilly and Fig

A transitional study serving its duality of business and personal activities. The use of wallpaper on both the walls and ceiling gives the room a visual interest through pattern and color. The use of the indigo blue and copper jewel tones throughout the area rug and accessories create a fabulous, yet functional space. Michael Hunter Photography

RIDGEWOOD ESTATE

HUNTINGTON ID

Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.

Morrison Road

Pizzale Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home office in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Tyrod Taylor Home Renovation

Infinite Home

Photo of a large modern home office in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered, panelled walls and decorative wall panelling.

Home Office

Laurie Mattson Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, coffered and wood walls.

Hampton Place Home Office

Octagon Developments

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Surrey with grey walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor and wallpaper.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

This is an example of a large beach style study room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

All Wall Treatments 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.