The dramatic gable and high ceilings of the library, paired with high-end fixtures and finishes, create a sophisticated and unique space in the home. Emily Minton Refield Photography

Stone Pine at Newport Coast, CA

Azizi Architects

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Orange County with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

2019 Parade Home

Green Tech Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, beige walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Box pleat valances enhanced with covered buttons in a quiet study

Curtain Call

My clients have a small study with a new sofa and love seat. Both a desk and television are located in the room. They have several bird feeders outside of their back window which they keep fully stocked and which provide a lot of entertainment. They wanted window treatments which would pull the room together and add color without obscuring their view. We fabricated tailored box pleat valances with covered button enhancements, just enough to warm up the room.

Heart of Hoboken Family Residence

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, a freestanding desk, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

LakeStone

Bear Mountain Builders

This is an example of a country study room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office

Neighbor Interiors

Mid-sized country home office in Dallas with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Strey Residence

Ancient Surfaces

Mediterranean home office in New York with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Wellington

Milieu

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

陽気な南米カラ―とナチュラルスタイルの融合

株式会社SOU

Inspiration for a tropical home office in Yokohama with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Ardsley Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Photo of a large transitional study room in Orlando with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Linden Avenue

Duet Design Group

A contemporary mountain home: Home Office, Photo by Eric Lucero Photography
Large contemporary study room in Denver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.

New Haven Modern Bohemian Remodel

Dalene Flooring Carpet One

7" wide Hickory flooring, character grade and a custom floor stain color combination.
This is an example of a transitional home office in Bridgeport with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Farmhouse Home Office

Photo of a country home office in San Francisco with grey walls, a freestanding desk and medium hardwood floors.

Islington

Stuart Carlisle

Inspiration for a transitional study room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Melville Street Office

Mel McDaniel Design

shared desk space for designer and assistant Photo by Rebecca McAlpin
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

West End 2018 Parade Home

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary home office in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and no fireplace.

Back in Black: Home Office Update

GreyHunt Interiors

Design by GreyHunt Interiors Photography by Christen Kosnic
Transitional study room in DC Metro with white walls, a freestanding desk, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Whitehorse Custom Home

Younger Brothers Door and Trim

Photo of a large transitional home office in Phoenix with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Atherton Timeless Estate

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and a Freestanding Desk

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.