Ian Kemp
Design ideas for a small country study room in Surrey with limestone floors, white walls and a built-in desk.

This is an example of a large modern study room in San Francisco with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Los Altos Hills Two-Story Library

Rutt of Los Altos

Dean J. Birinyi Photography
Photo of a traditional study room in San Francisco with white walls, a freestanding desk and limestone floors.

Study

Tollgard Design Group

A sneak peek into the ground floor study.
Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in London with white walls, limestone floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and coffered.

Functional Coastal Home Office

Pamela Neel Interiors

Pamela Neel Interiors
Photo of a small transitional study room in Jacksonville with white walls, limestone floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

A Contemporary Beach Condominium

Shuster Design Associates

Glass enclosed interior office space. Details include custom glass wall with sliding panel doors, custom maple and zebrawood wall unit with built-in desk and a custom designed armchair.

Library Office

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

A Luxury library / office design featuring bespoke pelmet, window seat, Wall panelling, window shutters, rugs, lighting, leather office chair and accessories

Dental Clinic

ReVe Partners

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor and limestone floors.

Irvine

SIDG Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern study room in Orange County with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Cotswold cottage

Jo Shore Ltd

Rachael Smith
Small country study room in Oxfordshire with white walls, limestone floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and beige floor.

Vignette

Blinds, Blinds, Blinds!

Inspiration for a large modern study room in New York with white walls, limestone floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Design Ideas - Signature Looks

Angela Morris Interior Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Other with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Custom Luxury Home Office Design

Carino Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Toronto with a library, white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

CALYPSO OFFICE

Jim Vaughan

Large contemporary study room in Orange County with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Mark Dziewulski: Lakeside Studio

Mark Dziewulski Architect

Inspiration for a large modern study room in San Francisco with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Townhouse Turnaround

James Wagman Architect, LLC

Photo: Sean Litchfield
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with white walls, limestone floors, a built-in desk, grey floor and no fireplace.

St. George

User

Home Office
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Toronto with white walls, limestone floors and a built-in desk.

The farmhouse

Kinsella Kitchens & Baths

Combination home office/mud room. Beadboard backsplash and walls
This is an example of a large traditional home office in Cincinnati with white walls, limestone floors and a built-in desk.

Home office with large work table topped in granite

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
Inspiration for a large transitional craft room in Chicago with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Library Office

Designer Kitchen by Morgan

A Luxury library / office design featuring bespoke pelmet, window seat, Wall panelling, window shutters, rugs, lighting, leather office chair and accessories

Home Office Design Ideas with White Walls and Limestone Floors

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.