This is an example of a large transitional study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

DS Coastal In The Burbs

Amy Storm & Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround 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.

Library

Brad Litz - Litz Real Estate

Update of this office space to a moody Blue with French Oak hardwood floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

Clear Creek Parade Home 2020

Celtic Custom Homes

Home Office with see through fireplace, coffered ceiling and built in desk and shelves by Verser Cabinet Shop.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with grey walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, coffered and light hardwood floors.

Rénovation d'un appartement haussmannien 4 pièces

Créateurs d'Intérieur

Cet appartement de 100 m2 situé dans le quartier de Beaubourg à Paris était anciennement une surface louée par une entreprise. Il ne présentait pas les caractéristiques d'un lieu de vie habitable. Cette rénovation était un réel défi : D'une part, il fallait adapter le lieu et d'autre part allier l'esprit contemporain aux lignes classiques de l'haussmannien. C'est aujourd'hui un appartement chaleureux où le blanc domine, quelques pièces très foncées viennent apporter du contraste.

280m2 à 2 pas des Invalides

KERMAREC - Menuiserie & Rénovation

Design ideas for a midcentury study room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Beverly Residence

Bureau Namas

Mid-sized beach style home office in Los Angeles with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Forest Hill

Palmerston Design Consultants

Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, light hardwood floors and a stone fireplace surround.

Lafayette Ave. Renovation - Clinton Hill

Nail on the Head, LLC

During this gut renovation of a 3,950 sq. ft., four bed, three bath stately landmarked townhouse in Clinton Hill, the homeowners sought to significantly change the layout and upgrade the design of the home with a two-story extension to better suit their young family. The double story extension created indoor/outdoor access on the garden level; a large, light-filled kitchen (which was relocated from the third floor); and an outdoor terrace via the master bedroom on the second floor. The homeowners also completely updated the rest of the home, including four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room, and a library. The owner’s triplex connects to a full-independent garden apartment, which has backyard access, an indoor/outdoor living area, and its own entrance.

Arch House

Barker Associates Architecture Office

Transitional study room in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white walls, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Almont Drive

Brett D Karns Designs

Columbia Cabinets allow you to use custom colors for their cabinetry. What an impact you get when you cross the threshold of this home, immediately you see this dramatic office with incredible built-ins

Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function

Erica Peale Design

This modern custom home is a beautiful blend of thoughtful design and comfortable living. No detail was left untouched during the design and build process. Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, this home in the Washington D.C suburbs features a black exterior with warm natural woods. The home combines natural elements with modern architecture and features clean lines, open floor plans with a focus on functional living.

Elegant Luxury Penthouse : Wapping

Cassidy Hughes Interior Design

Steve Davies
Contemporary study room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Study

Catlin Design

Pecky and clear cypress wood walls, moldings, and arched beam ceiling is the feature of the study. Custom designed cypress cabinetry was built to complement the interior architectural details

Modern European Residence

Deep River Partners

The need for a productive and comfortable space was the motive for the study design. A culmination of ideas supports daily routines from the computer desk for correspondence, the worktable to review documents, or the sofa to read reports. The wood mantel creates the base for the art niche, which provides a space for one homeowner’s taste in modern art to be expressed. Horizontal wood elements are stained for layered warmth from the floor, wood tops, mantel, and ceiling beams. The walls are covered in a natural paper weave with a green tone that is pulled to the built-ins flanking the marble fireplace for a happier work environment. Connections to the outside are a welcome relief to enjoy views to the front, or pass through the doors to the private outdoor patio at the back of the home. The ceiling light fixture has linen panels as a tie to personal ship artwork displayed in the office.

Copper Crest

Keith Wing Custom Builders

Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Transitional study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Built Ins -- Drewlaine Drive

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Detail shot of egg and dart molding with shadow line for up lighting. Photo by; Jason Jasienowski
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Home Offive

Hoss Development

Design ideas for a large study room with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and recessed.

Home Office Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and a Stone Fireplace Surround

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.