Working from home looks perfect.
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Melbourne with light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Hindley & Co - Study and reading nook

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

A study nook and a reading nook make the most f a black wall in the compact living area
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Melbourne with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and wood.

Valia

Daniela Fulford Photography

Photo of a contemporary home office in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

New Farm Light House

Shane Marsh Architects

Photo of a large contemporary study room in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Lutherville Upscale Downsize

redhead design, llc

This home office was built into a nook in the kitchen and we put in custom built-ins to take advantage of the space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Baltimore with light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

A wine cellar is located off the study, both within the side extension beneath the side passageway. Photographer: Nick Smith
Photo of a small transitional home office in London with a built-in desk, beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Aménagement d'un 110m²

POËSIS STUDIO

Le bleu stimule la créativité, ainsi nous avons voulu créer un effet boite dans le bureau avec la peinture Selvedge de @farrow&ball allié au chêne, fil conducteur de l’appartement.

GRACIA HOUSE

RITMONIO

Contemporary home office in Turin with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Wilmington Coastal Luxury New Build

Colorful Concepts Interior Design

Mid-sized beach style home office in Wilmington with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

Project Erindale

Rüme Design

Pass through with pantry and built-in desk
This is an example of a mid-sized country study room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Inspiration for a large mediterranean study room in Charleston with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Poco Calle

K and Q Interiors

Home office for two people with quartz countertops, black cabinets, custom cabinetry, gold hardware, gold lighting, big windows with black mullions, and custom stool in striped fabric with x base on natural oak floors

Oakland Contemporary Hallway

Form + Field

Contemporary home office in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Rocky Mountian Hardware

Seattle Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

House of Lozi - Ilaria's Home

Lozi

Design ideas for a scandinavian home office in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Class Romantic Ranch

KBG Design

This is an example of a small study room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Home Office

Hudson Cooper Design

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Charleston with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Квартира на Мосфильмовской

Le Atelier

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

South Tampa New Build

Hendrickson Interiors

This is an example of a transitional home office in Tampa with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

The Elegant Farmhouse

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Photo of a mid-sized country home office in Oklahoma City with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and a Built-in Desk

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.