Home Office Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and a Stone Fireplace Surround

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Cincinnati with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Ambleside Interior

Drawing Dept

RVP Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern home office in Cincinnati with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Study

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The leather lounge chairs provide a comfortable reading spot next to the fire. Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for a large country study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Library

Beall Design Group Inc.

Mary Nichols
Expansive traditional study room in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

Modern Craftsman Master Bedroom Office

Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ

design by Pulp Design Studios | http://pulpdesignstudios.com/  photo by Kevin Dotolo | http://kevindotolo.com/

Luxury home interiors

User

Stunning refurbishment of a ultra high end luxury home in affluent area of London. Photography by Helen Tunstall Photography
This is an example of a transitional study room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and coffered.

Farmhouse Project

The Fox Group

Design ideas for a country study room in Salt Lake City with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Residence at Creighton Farms

Della Monica Studios, Architecture & Interiors

Library with built-ins and paneled walls
Large traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown walls and brown floor.

Tuscan in Medina Heights

BDR Fine Homes

Heiser Media
Photo of a mediterranean study room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Mountain Retreat

Yellowstone Traditions

MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country home office in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Lady's Office in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design

Danziger Design

J.W. Smith Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

The family grows and leave Paris - Project Quesada

Mon Concept Habitation - London

Ce projet nous a été confié par une famille qui a décidé d'investir dans une maison spacieuse à Maison Lafitte. L'objectif était de rénover cette maison de 160 m2 en lui redonnant des couleurs et un certain cachet. Nous avons commencé par les pièces principales. Nos clients ont apprécié l'exécution qui s'est faite en respectant les délais et le budget.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Bring it on BURR

kellydesigns

Mid-sized traditional study room in New York with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

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OVERCODE architecture urbanisme

overcode
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic study room in Nantes with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Den

Craftsmith Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style home office in Seattle with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Library/Home Office

User

This custom built-in library that doubles as a home office becomes an intimate space with the use of rich dark woods and gold accents. Wood floors thoughtfully laid bring attention to the marble encased fireplace.

Family Room with Built in Work Space

Distinctive Interiors

Kayla Lynne Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and beige walls.

MT Mountain Ranch

Pearson Design Group

This is an example of a country study room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and a Stone Fireplace Surround

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.