This contemporary home office with a view of the lush green outdoors makes working from home more relaxing and bearable.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

GRANGE YARD

MTA Architecture & Design

MTA
Design ideas for a small contemporary home studio in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a freestanding desk.

Loft Boho

VMID

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial craft room in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Library Area, Arthurstone

NVDC Architects

The design involves the internal and external alterations of a B-listed 1860’s extension to the three storey mansion at Arthurstone House. Following an in depth consultation period with planners revised proposals were submitted for listed building consent. The adaptations involve redesigning the reception and kitchen areas to create an open plan living space and repurposing the unnecessary long hall to contain ancillary accommodation.

Villa Nimes

Agence Conseil Architecture sas

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Montpellier with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

薪ストーブ

Sデザイン設計一級建築士事務所

薪ストーブ横の書斎コーナー
Country study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

FSMR

アトリエモノゴト一級建築士事務所

撮影　新良太
Inspiration for a scandinavian home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

薪ストーブのある山小屋風住居

（株）アイジーコンサルティング　アイジースタイルハウス

Inspiration for a country study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and brown floor.

Rénovation et décoration d'une maison dans le 78

PROXIMA DESIGN - Décoration & Conception d'espaces

Nous avions besoin de créer également un coin bureau, à la demande du client nous l’avons aménagé dans un coin de la salle à manger. Nous l’avons encadré avec la même couleur bleue pour le mettre en valeur.

Colorado Classic

User

Room for storage and display of homeowners collection of hunting rifles.
This is an example of a traditional study room in Denver with light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a stone fireplace surround.

自然と暮らす家

國本建築堂株式会社

Inspiration for a large study room in Other with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk and wood.

# Marc & Denise

Cocré-art

Bureau sur mesure blanc avec intégration d'un plan de travail finition stratifié blanc teinté dans la masse. Agence cocré-art
Large contemporary study room in Paris with orange walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

広いテラスでごはんとビール！～趣味を楽しむ広いテラスのある家

株式会社木の家専門店谷口工務店

Design ideas for a modern study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a built-in desk and a tile fireplace surround.

Colorado Classic

User

Room for storage and display of homeowners collection of hunting rifles.
Design ideas for a traditional study room in Denver with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

FSMR

アトリエモノゴト一級建築士事務所

撮影　新良太
Photo of a scandinavian home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

薪ストーブのある山小屋風住居

（株）アイジーコンサルティング　アイジースタイルハウス

キッチンとサニタリーの間に設けられた便利な家事コーナー。壁のおかげで、リビングからの見た目もスッキリ。
This is an example of a country study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a built-in desk and brown floor.

rénovation chalet madrier

Thedition - Nicolas Baleydier

brian béduchaud
This is an example of a large scandinavian home office in Lyon with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Villa Nimes

Agence Conseil Architecture sas

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Montpellier with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

River Bluff Modern

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Dovetail Interiors: Brooke Voss Design Landscape: Savanna Designs Photos: Scott Amundson
Photo of a modern home office in Minneapolis with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and wood walls.

Contemporary Home Office

Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath

This contemporary home office with a view of the lush green outdoors makes working from home more relaxing and bearable.
Mid-sized contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and a Wood Stove

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.