Photo of a contemporary home office in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

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SHADEE LADY WINDOW COVERINGS & INTERIOR DESIGN

This is an example of a transitional study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and wood walls.

Range Line

Alme Design Co

This is an example of a transitional study room in Milwaukee with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Transitional Lawndale

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Chicago with grey walls, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam and medium hardwood floors.

丹波篠山の家/House in Tamba-Sasayama (H&丹波篠山事務所)

エイチ・アンド一級建築士事務所

Large asian study room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and wood.

Curved Corner Floating Shelves with Under Cabinet Lighting above Desk

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and vaulted.

Red Vault Audio

Sonic-Space LLC

This is an example of a contemporary home studio in Portland Maine with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Floating Built In Corner Desk and Display Shelves

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and vaulted.

Modern French

OTW Interiors

space planning, new paint, lighter furniture created the look client desired. We also custom built doors to enclose a third of the shelves to create a solid backdrop to the furniture

Rénovation totale d'un 70m²

POËSIS STUDIO

Zoom sur le bureau sur-mesure. Il se compose d'un plan en chêne teinté avec son tiroir intégré. Le revêtement mural en tasseaux ajoute du reliefs. L'étagère bibliothèque et les rangements hauts permettent de stocker les papiers et outils de travail.

Beautiful office transformation.

Regal Line Painting LLC

Beautiful office transformation. We changed the classic stained wood look to a new, upgraded and elegant Smoke Gray Satin finish from Benjamin Moore. What a difference. Client was very happy with and and we hope you enjoy it as well.

Ranch Renovation - Man Cave Office

Paxton Place Design

This man cave also includes an office space. Black-out woven blinds create privacy and adds texture and depth to the space. The U-shaped desk allows for our client, who happens to be a contractor, to work on projects seamlessly. A swing arm wall sconce adds task lighting in this alcove of an office. A wood countertop divides the built-in desk from the wall paneling. The hardware is made from wood and leather, adding another masculine touch to this man cave.

Homewood Residence

Bureau Namas

Inspiration for a large transitional home studio in Los Angeles with white walls, a built-in desk, brown floor, recessed, panelled walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

5300 HR

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a country study room with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and exposed beam.

Yosemite Cabin

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

This is an example of a modern home office in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and wood.

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TNHometour.com

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Nashville with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and coffered.

Inside a Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse

Inspired Interiors

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

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

A custom window seat creates additional seating space in the home office.
Inspiration for a small study room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Home Office Niche

Benvenuti and Stein

Multifunctional space combines a sitting area, dining space and office niche. The vaulted ceiling adds to the spaciousness and the wall of windows streams in natural light. The natural wood materials adds warmth to the room and cozy atmosphere. Photography by Norman Sizemore

Maple Street

Marina Rubina, Architect

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Philadelphia with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs 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.