This rustic modern home was purchased by an art collector that needed plenty of white wall space to hang his collection. The furnishings were kept neutral to allow the art to pop and warm wood tones were selected to keep the house from becoming cold and sterile. Published in Modern In Denver | The Art of Living. Daniel O'Connor Photography

Interior 1756 - Dining Room, Office

Alyssa Collins Design

Photo of a small traditional home studio in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Baylies Way

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Interior Design: Liz Stiving-Nichols Photography: Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a beach style home office in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Bismark

Walter Studio Interior Design

Photography: Rustic White
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Creekside Brickhouse Minnetonka

Homes And Such LLC

Peek a look at this moody home office which perfectly combines the tradition of this home with a moody modern vibe. This office packs function with a large desk, and functional faves that are perfect for brainstorming, planning or presenting.

PALM BEACH WATERFRONT

HW Interiors

This is an example of a beach style home office in Miami with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

New Farmhouse in Franklin

Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a large country home office in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

42 m2 coloré

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

This is an example of a small contemporary study room in Paris with yellow walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Annunciation Street Office

Rivers Spencer

Large transitional study room in New Orleans with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

Inspiration for an expansive transitional study room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Stylish Storage & Sliders for Mont Albert Study

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

This living room turned home office was lacking privacy and storage for the homeowner who often works from home. We designed and built a wall of storage incorporating practical hidden storage, including filing drawers, and open shelving to display sentimental and decorative items. We also added cavity sliding doors with frosted glass panels to the entryway which was previously just an opening with no ability to close off the space for privacy and sound reduction. To integrate the sliding doors we built a new wall skin within the room to create the cavity required for the doors to slide away fully into the wall when not in use. The end result is a new pair of sliding doors and entryway which looks like it has always been a part of the home and a beautiful wall of storage which fits seamlessly into this multipurpose room.

Our Barn Office

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

This project hits very close to home for us. Not your typical office space, we re-purposed a 19th century carriage barn into our office and workshop. With no heat, minimum electricity and few windows (most of which were broken), a priority for CEO and Designer Jason Hoffman was to create a space that honors its historic architecture, era and purpose but still offers elements of understated sophistication. The building is nearly 140 years old, built before many of the trees towering around it had begun growing. It was originally built as a simple, Victorian carriage barn, used to store the family’s horse and buggy. Later, it housed 2,000 chickens when the Owners worked the property as their farm. Then, for many years, it was storage space. Today, it couples as a workshop for our carpentry team, building custom projects and storing equipment, as well as an office loft space ready to welcome clients, visitors and trade partners. We added a small addition onto the existing barn to offer a separate entry way for the office. New stairs and an entrance to the workshop provides for a small, yet inviting foyer space. From the beginning, even is it’s dark state, Jason loved the ambiance of the old hay loft with its unfinished, darker toned timbers. He knew he wanted to find a way to refinish the space with a focus on those timbers, evident in the statement they make when walking up the stairs. On the exterior, the building received new siding, a new roof and even a new foundation which is a story for another post. Inside, we added skylights, larger windows and a French door, with a small balcony. Along with heat, electricity, WiFi and office furniture, we’re ready for visitors!

Napoli Drive

Martin Construction Company

This is an example of a mediterranean study room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Lakeside Retreat

Tielens Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern home office in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Shaw Flooring

Floor Coverings International - Hillsborough

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary study room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Historic/Modern Carriage House

Osborne Construction

Sam Orberter
This is an example of a country home office in Philadelphia with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Miller Residence

Richard Hughes Architect

This is an example of a country study room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Rustic Home Office

Country home office in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

225 Weybosset

KITE Architects, Inc

Photo Credit: Christian Harder
This is an example of a small scandinavian study room in Providence with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, grey walls and no fireplace.

Coto de Caza

Nate Fischer Interiors

Photo of a traditional study room in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and a Freestanding 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.