First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Noosa Heads Beach House

Gull Design - Bespoke Joinery & Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style home office in Sunshine Coast with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Showroom: 70 Mark Drive, Delmont, PA 15626

Inspired Closets by Tom

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Apartment K

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Regan Wood Photography Project for: OPUS.AD
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with white walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Palisades Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

Kathryn Millet
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with no fireplace, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wall Bed Opens to Convert Room from Home Office to Guest Room

User

Designed by Tim Higbee of Closet Works: The glass topped desk in light enough to be easily moved against the far wall, opening up floor space to accommodate a queen size Murphy style wall bed that is built-in to a custom wall unit. Opening the coveted wall bed is always a highly anticipated event for everyone in the family. photo - Cathy Rabeler

Warm White Scandinavian Farmhouse

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Inspiration for a small home office in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Cottage By the Lake

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Architect: Sharratt Design & Company, Photography: Jim Kruger, LandMark Photography, Landscape & Retaining Walls: Yardscapes, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional craft room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Oldfield Custom Home

Coastal Signature Homes

This sitting room, with built in desk, is in the master bedroom, with pocket doors to close off. Perfect private spot all of your own. .
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Atlanta with medium hardwood floors, beige walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Home Offices and Craft Rooms

Tailored Living of Madison

Make the most of the space in your home. This project transformed a reach in closet into a home office space.
Small traditional home office in Other with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Invermarge

CO Interiors

This office was created for a couple who both works from home and collaborate together from time to time. We created a custom T-shape desk surface which creates a partition between the two work stations yet offers a collaborative surface if necessary. The most interesting feature within the office is the photographic artwork of Italian architecture in the middle of the upper shelving unit. It’s actually divided into three sections and attached to a pair of sliding doors, which open and close part of the storage unit.

North Shore Tranquility

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with no fireplace, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

North Andover Renovation

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Kath & Keith Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, grey walls and no fireplace.

Colgate | 2015

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Lake Shore Drive

Joe McGuire Design

Experience urban sophistication meets artistic flair in this unique Chicago residence. Combining urban loft vibes with Beaux Arts elegance, it offers 7000 sq ft of modern luxury. Serene interiors, vibrant patterns, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan define this dreamy lakeside haven. On the west side of the residence, an art studio looks out at a classic Chicago fire escape and the towering Gold Coast high-rises above. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/lake-shore-drive

Sunset Harbour I

Studio RODA

Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Miami with a built-in desk and no fireplace.

Turn of the Century Home

W Design Interiors

This is an example of a transitional study room in Cleveland with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Fabulous Farmhouse Estate

Everything Home

In this beautiful farmhouse style home, our Carmel design-build studio planned an open-concept kitchen filled with plenty of storage spaces to ensure functionality and comfort. In the adjoining dining area, we used beautiful furniture and lighting that mirror the lovely views of the outdoors. Stone-clad fireplaces, furnishings in fun prints, and statement lighting create elegance and sophistication in the living areas. The bedrooms are designed to evoke a calm relaxation sanctuary with plenty of natural light and soft finishes. The stylish home bar is fun, functional, and one of our favorite features of the home! --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/farmhouse-style-home-interior/

Alameda Residence

Christian Rice Architects, Inc.

Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

Urban-Modern Centerville Farmhouse

Everything Home

Our Indiana design studio gave this Centerville Farmhouse an urban-modern design language with a clean, streamlined look that exudes timeless, casual sophistication with industrial elements and a monochromatic palette. Photographer: Sarah Shields http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/ Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/urban-modern-farmhouse/

Home Office Design Ideas with a Ribbon Fireplace and No Fireplace

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.