Feature In: Visit Miami Beach Magazine & Island Living A nice young couple contacted us from Brazil to decorate their newly acquired apartment. We schedule a meeting through Skype and from the very first moment we had a very good feeling this was going to be a nice project and people to work with. We exchanged some ideas, comments, images and we explained to them how we were used to worked with clients overseas and how important was to keep communication opened. They main concerned was to find a solution for a giant structure leaning column in the main room, as well as how to make the kitchen, dining and living room work together in one considerably small space with few dimensions. Whether it was a holiday home or a place to rent occasionally, the requirements were simple, Scandinavian style, accent colors and low investment, and so we did it. Once the proposal was signed, we got down to work and in two months the apartment was ready to welcome them with nice scented candles, flowers and delicious Mojitos from their spectacular view at the 41th floor of one of Miami's most modern and tallest building. Rolando Diaz Photography

Columbia River House

Rich Bailey Construction LLC

David Epperly Photography
This is an example of a traditional craft room in Portland with grey walls and vinyl floors.

Armstrong - High Quality Flooring

Wood Brothers Carpet

Inspiration for a large industrial study room in Other with brown walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Palo Alto

Kim Betzina Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial study room in San Francisco with white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Ritz Carlton Penthouse

User

Expansive modern home office in Miami with a library, grey walls, marble floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

The Jonathan Club

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with a library, vinyl floors, no fireplace, beige floor and recessed.

The Bluffton

Cottage Home Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Jacksonville with grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Faribault Minnesota Apartment A, 2 bedroom Unit, Complete Remodel & Design

Ellison Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary study room in Minneapolis with white walls, a freestanding desk and vinyl floors.

BROOKLYN OFFICE

California Closets Connecticut

BROOKLYN OFFICE Contemporary Wall Bed (Open) • Modern design meets superior functionality with this multi-use space that provides and office, storage and an extra bed. • Lago® Milano Grey Finish provides a darker backdrop adding a touch of drama to the space. • Brushed aluminum frames with multiple Ecoresin inserts contribute to the contemporary look and add a pop of color. • Puck lighting illuminates the space. • Side-tilt Murphy bed provides a sleeping area as needed. • Aluminum sliding doors provide concealed storage. • Push-to-open door and drawer hardware offer ease of use.

Non Profit Office Addition

Laurie Yapp Design

I had the pleasure of working on this office addition in a family services "house". The addition was angular and for offices and a lounge so the layout was challenging. All desks were custom made to fit their unique space.

Office Update

CM Fresh Perspectives

A tobacco basket is a great place to hold product catalogs as well as a space to hold client samples.
Inspiration for a beach style home office in Seattle with vinyl floors, a freestanding desk, beige walls, no fireplace and beige floor.

Modern Mediterranean in Red Rock East

Ranieri Construction LLC

The original formal dining room was a wasted space for the homeowner. By enclosing the room we created a craft room and home office. Cabinets purchased at Lowe's were installed with quartz countertops and Restoration Hardware oil rubbed bronze pulls. The space is now used daily for kid's projects, work from home, and provides extra storage space.

Finished Basement with Craft Room

Mosby Building Arts

Down the new hallway in the remodeled basement is a light & lively craft room. Vinyl tile flooring and white custom cabinetry creates a wonderland of imagination and productivity. The space includes a home office and a a sliding barn door behind which is even more storage. Design details that add personality include softly curved edges on the walls and soffits, a geometric cut-out on the stairwell and custom cabinetry that carries through all the rooms. Photo by Toby Weiss

Botanical Navy Office

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Dated built-in bookshelf turned awesome! It was an old oak built-in bookshelf, now it's more like a feature wall. A bit of Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore and botanical wallpaper by Thibaut transformed this space! The client's unique style and personality are reflected in the use of their art collection and memorabilia to style the bookshelf. Photo by Melissa Au

Coastal Farmhouse Office

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Primal White Laminate flooring from Carolina Home was used on the ceiling to enhance the rustic coastal vibe of the office. For the flooring, COREtec Plus luxury vinyl plank in Hudson Valley Oak with color variations of warm greys and dark toned browns complements the grey in the ceiling and is the perfect mixture of coastal and farmhouse style. For the final touches, the walls were covered in a bright white shiplap, and an oversized recessed niche with cork provides a place for Brittany to display her latest remodels and current design inspiration.

City of Fullerton Craft room

The Kitchen Design Center

Luxurious craft room designed for Quilting, displaying lots of china and any craft projects you can dream up. Talk about a "She Shed". You can relax and stay here all day, every day without a care in the world. Walls display some quilts and the backsplash behind the sink represents a quilt.

Flower Mound Farm House

Sterling Brook Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country study room in Dallas with blue walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and no fireplace.

Transitional Home Office

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Miami with beige walls, a freestanding desk, marble floors and no fireplace.

Interior Designer's HOME OFFICE

TOC design & construction inc.

The importance of a properly designed home office ( especially when the space is also used as a meeting-place/showroom ) entails the comfort & positive experience of your customer in the following manner: 1. Exclusive office space with its own entrance separate from rest of home. 2. Ergonomic customer seating and ample presentation surfaces. 3. Dedicated customer computer screen(s) detailing CAD drawings & presentation in a show and tell manner. 4. Proper lighting ( LED lighting has come a long way ) 5. Practical design touches ( hooks for purses, coats, umbrella stand, refreshments area, guest WIFI, etc...) One of the greatest benefits of a home office is the freedom to design it with a distinct identity. In other words, we shouldn’t blend the workplace with the rest of our personal space, aka home.

Home Office at Gladys Beach House

Whitney Design Studios

This small enclosed patio became a new light, bright and airy home office with views to the garden. We just added new flooring, paint and furniture.
Inspiration for a small contemporary home office in San Francisco with blue walls, vinyl floors and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and Marble 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.