Behind iron French Doors, is this masculine home office. It's stunning architectural features include a wood-paneled barrel ceiling, and stone accent wall. . Personal touches of art, family heirlooms, and a collection of acoustic guitars elevate the overall design.

Transitional Home Office

Small transitional home office in Chicago with a library, a built-in desk, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Soft Contemporary in Amarra

Meredith Owen Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Austin with grey walls, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Home Office

Valerie Grant Interiors

A home office space for the work from home man. The brown and beige palette create a masculine space. Photography by: Peter Rymwid
Transitional study room in New York with beige walls, a built-in desk and medium hardwood floors.

Gift Wrapping & Kids' Craft Studios

Mosby Building Arts

The home office portion of the gift wrapping room uses the same white maple Wellborn cabinets connected by walnut countertops. The office space was originally set up so the lady of the house had a computer and printer for her craft projects, but the man of the house finds himself (and their dog!) spending a lot of time at this station because it's inviting and inspiring. Photo by Toby Weiss

Study

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The Study's ceiling is defined by antique timbers. The flooring throughout is reclaimed antique oak. Robert Benson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country study room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Canyon Oak

JWT Associates

Lee Manning Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Jeter

User

Terri Glanger
Photo of a large contemporary study room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Millennium Tower

Elms Interior Design

Michael J. Lee
Small transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, a built-in desk, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Diggers Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in Geelong with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour

Purple Cherry Architects

Design ideas for a large beach style study room in Baltimore with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

BLAIRWOOD

Scala Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large midcentury home office in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Library

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Custom craftsmanship goes a long way in a small space. This family library brings elegance to new level.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in New York with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding 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.

Harvard Square Renovation

Hammond Design

In the third floor library we had custom built bookcases constructed with a strong geometric pattern. The shelves were finished in a high gloss black to make them stand out against the white walls. Photo: Eric Roth

Harbor Heights

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

Contemporary home office with massive windows surrounding he room, large wood desk, with comfy chairs.
Design ideas for a large transitional home office in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

HOME OFFICE

Dona Rosene Interiors

Beautiful, Female Client's Home Office covered in her favorite Peonies Wallpaper! This fun and functional Roman Shade designed to filter the light but bring a touch of whimsy with the hot pink pom pom trim. Who wouldn't want to WFH in here?!! Interior Design by Dona Rosene Interiors / Photography by Michael Hunter

Tetherow Golf Home

Norman Building & Design

A full view of the home's study with storage a plenty along the wall on the left and the room's fireplace on the right. Views of the surround golf course are everywhere.

Jewels on the Bay Sarasota Designer Showhouse

Kristin Pantone Design

Nicholas Ferris Photography
Mid-sized transitional study room in Tampa with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood 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.