Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home studio in London with medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The light filled home office overlooks the sunny backyard and pool area. A mid century modern desk steals the spotlight.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Seventy Laurel Road

Kane Development Corporation

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Country Home Office

Mid-sized country home office in Oxfordshire with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for a large modern home office in Atlanta with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Barn Office

PhiBa Architecture

Photo of a small eclectic study room in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and wood walls.

UTSUWA

一級建築士事務所　ＦＯＲＭＡ

Inspiration for a small modern home office in Kyoto with a library, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and exposed beam.

ASC Relatively Calm Waters

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Apartment Refurbishment, Holland Park

Studio 95 Interiors

A complete redesign of what was the guest bedroom to make this into a cosy and stylish home office retreat. The brief was to still use it as a guest bedroom as required and a plush velvet chesterfield style sofabed was included in the design. h

Privatwohnung Hamburg

Typ M

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Hamburg with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Palos Park

Signature Innovations LLC

Opulent details elevate this suburban home into one that rivals the elegant French chateaus that inspired it. Floor: Variety of floor designs inspired by Villa La Cassinella on Lake Como, Italy. 6” wide-plank American Black Oak + Canadian Maple | 4” Canadian Maple Herringbone | custom parquet inlays | Prime Select | Victorian Collection hand scraped | pillowed edge | color Tolan | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Urban Farmhouse

Design DCA

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Reforma integral - Casa Maó

ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!

Trabajamos para encontrar una distribución diáfana para que la luz cruce todo el espacio. Aun así, se diseñan dos puertas correderas que permiten separar la zona de día de la de noche cuando se desee, pero que queden totalmente escondidas cuando se quiere todo abierto, desapareciendo por completo. Ante la geometría alargada del piso, proponemos un mueble continuo que empieza siendo el armario de la habitación, pasando a ser una zona de estudio, continuando como mueble del recibidor y terminando como mueble de la sala. De este modo el espacio de pasillo cobra vida y funcionalidad.

English Country

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Photo of a large traditional study room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Grand Haven Custom Home

Chirigos Designs / Design Bar

The home office is used daily for this executive who works remotely. Everything was thoughtfully designed for the needs - a drink refrigerator and file drawers are built into the wall cabinetry; various lighting options, grass cloth wallpaper, swivel chairs and a wall-mounted tv

Twin Hollows

Remedy Design Firm

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Grand Haven Custom Home

Chirigos Designs / Design Bar

Barn Office

PhiBa Architecture

Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.

Beach Style Home Office

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style study room in Austin with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Home Office Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Exposed Beam

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.