Mid-sized arts and crafts study room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Library

RIC design build

BEFORE We provided the design for this bedroom to library conversion. By opening up the ceiling and going into the unused attic space, we were able to create floor to ceiling library shelving that finally housed this academic's literary collection. Original transom windows in the attach as well as three floor level windows let in lots of natural light for working and reading.

Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"

Heritage Design Studio

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Traditional home

i&iDesigns by Silvia Parra

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Miami with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Suwanee Interior Renovation

Infinite Home

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Atlanta with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Laurysen Built-ins & Closets

Bridgepoint Woodworking • Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Toronto with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

My Work

Shannon O'Kelley

Country study room in Nashville with medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Home Library

RIC design build

We provided the design for this bedroom to library conversion. By opening up the ceiling and going into the unused attic space, we were able to create floor to ceiling library shelving that finally housed this academic's literary collection. Original transom windows in the attach as well as three floor level windows let in lots of natural light for working and reading.

coin lecture

Sophie Proust Architecte d'intérieur

Le coin lecture placé à coté de la fenêtre permet de s'installer à la lumière du jour, un petit lampadaire MANTIS permet de compléter l'éclairage au besoin ! Le mobilier de chez BOSC est léger, facilement déplaçable pour s'installer en fonction de la luminosité.

Peters Township Home

Higgins Painting

Inspiration for a large home office in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Camp Hill

Abode Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

3912 Arborway

WK Phipps

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and grey floor.

Custom Home

Captivating Construction Group

Custom Home in Millstone, New Jersey.
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, coffered and wood walls.

Ashton Heights, Arlington VA Home

Liza Ryner Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

46 Witherell Drive Sudbury MA

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

http://46witherelldrive.com
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Georgian Townhouse, Bath

Bath Bespoke

Library and home office. View of the oak study desk finished in Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue. The study desk featured solid oak drawers and work top and also custom designed tier shelving. Photo: Billy Bolton

Lake Forest Contemporary Chateau

Devon Grace Interiors

DGI designed a large home office complete with two desks. The vaulted ceilings and wood beam details draw your eyes up, and we selected an aged iron chandelier to complement them. We kept the existing fireplace mantle, but we opted to paint the wooden surround in the same charcoal grey seen throughout the rest of the home. It creates a cohesive feel while elevating the fireplace with a more modern feel.

Classic Library

Dovetail Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation

Corinthian Fine Homes

Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.

Spring Creek Library

New Leaf Remodeling

Photo of a large traditional home office in Chicago with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and a Wood 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.