Handleless Traditional Mapesbury Study - Essex

The sixth room to be completed in this divine cottage in the country is this bespoke study room. A home office that makes working from home a joy! Continuing our handleless approach throughout the home, this contemporary take on the traditional panelled design is featured in this home office and is completed with push-to-open doors, as well as ‘J-pull’ hidden handles on the drawers. We added glass for a mix to the middle countertop cupboard. Continuing the neutral approach the study furniture is hand-painted in Rolling Fog by Little Greene and oak-planked tops to complete the look.

Mark Dziewulski: Lakeside Studio

Mark Dziewulski Architect

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

Conversation Seating

Tami Smight Interiors

Small office can pack a lot of design impact. The client wanted a space to read and display baseball memorabilia, with a sophisticated flair.
This is an example of a small transitional home office in Los Angeles with a library, limestone floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and brown walls.

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.

Various Built-Ins, Entertainment Centers, and Shelving

Elevation Ave

Design ideas for a small traditional study room in Orange County with brown walls, limestone floors, a built-in desk and brown 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.

Savannah Pied à Terre

User

Zen-like garden visible through garden doors allowing light to bathe the bamboo in a soft glow by night.
Mid-sized eclectic home office in Miami with a library, grey walls and limestone floors.

GK Residence - Arcadia No. 002

FORM THIRD Design-Build

Steve Craft Photography
Design ideas for a small midcentury study room in Phoenix with limestone floors and a freestanding desk.

Elegant Office Space

EURO Design Build

Design by Melinda Dzinic, CR, CKBR, UDCP Photography by Ken Vaughan
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Dallas with beige walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Dental Clinic

ReVe Partners

This is an example of a large contemporary home office in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, beige floor and limestone floors.

Library Office

New Century Design Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Calgary with a library, grey walls, limestone floors, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Spanish Andalusian Home

Geoffrey Mouen Architect, LLC

This is an example of a transitional home office in Orlando with limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and purple walls.

Spanish Library

Christopher James Interiors

Spanish library with ladder, trunk coffee table and leather chair
Large mediterranean home office in Orange County with beige walls, a library, limestone floors and beige 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.

Winnetka Residence - Office off Kitchen

Gensburg Toniolo Harting Architects

Winnetka Architect John Toniolo Architect Jeff Harting North Shore Architect Custom Home Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with a built-in desk, beige walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with 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.