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.

2015 Utah County Parade of Homes

Sweetwater Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Salt Lake City with blue walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and beige floor.

Gallery Library

LMOH Home

A former unused dining room, this cozy library is transformed into a functional space that features grand bookcases perfect for voracious book lovers, displays of treasured antiques and a gallery wall collection of personal artwork. Shown in this photo: home library, library, mercury chandelier, area rug, slipper chairs, gray chairs, tufted ottoman, custom bookcases, nesting tables, wall art, accessories, antiques & finishing touches designed by LMOH Home. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

Rénovation d'une Maison Parisienne

Lagom architectes

This is an example of a large contemporary home office in Paris with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Quimby Mid-Century

James Frank Construction Inc

Mid-Century update to a home located in NW Portland. The project included a new kitchen with skylights, multi-slide wall doors on both sides of the home, kitchen gathering desk, children's playroom, and opening up living room and dining room ceiling to dramatic vaulted ceilings. The project team included Risa Boyer Architecture. Photos: Josh Partee

2109 Skyview Ridge

Five Star Interiors

Cabinets: Dove Gray- Slab Drawers / floating shelves Countertop: Caesarstone Moorland Fog 6046- 6” front face- miter edge Ceiling wood floor: Shaw SW547 Yukon Maple 5”- 5002 Timberwolf Photographer: Steve Chenn

Diseño interior de vivienda con vistas al mar

Sube Interiorismo

Proyecto de decoración y reforma integral: Sube Interiorismo - Sube Contract Bilbao www.subeinteriorismo.com , Susaeta Iluminación, Fotografía Elker Azqueta

WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

A wine cellar is located off the study, both within the side extension beneath the side passageway. Photographer: Nick Smith
Photo of a small transitional home office in London with a built-in desk, beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Hidden Library/Bookcase Door Open

User

This home office was built in an old Victorian in Alameda for a couple, each with his own workstation. A hidden bookcase-door was designed as a "secret" entrance to an adjacent room. The office contained several printer cabinets, media cabinets, drawers for an extensive CD/DVD collection and room for copious files. The clients wanted to display their arts and crafts pottery collection and a lit space was provided on the upper shelves for this purpose. Every surface of the room was customized, including the ceiling and window casings.

Wilmington Coastal Luxury New Build

Colorful Concepts Interior Design

Mid-sized beach style home office in Wilmington with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

SE1 apartment - transforming a white box

Samantha Watkins McRae

In order to bring this off plan apartment to life, we created and added some much needed bespoke joinery pieces throughout. Optimised for this families' needs, the joinery includes a specially designed floor to ceiling piece in the day room with its own desk, providing some much needed work-from-home space.⁠ ⁠The interior has received some carefully curated furniture and finely tuned fittings and fixtures to inject the character of this wonderful family and turn a white cube into their new home.⁠

Contemporary Family Home Wimbledon

Brayer Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Surrey with carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Merlot

User

Photo of a transitional study room in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Maravillas || Remodel || Austin, TX

Etch Design Group

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Robinhood Project

M Architecture

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Class Romantic Ranch

KBG Design

This is an example of a small study room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Sandalwood transitional

Jamestown Estate Homes

Starlight Images Inc.
Photo of an expansive transitional study room in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Andersen Windows & Doors

Rock Creek Lumber | Mead Lumber

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home office in Other with a library, black walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Modern Kirkland New Build

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Home Office with a gray and blue color palette and cowhide rug.
This is an example of a large midcentury study room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and no fireplace.

Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

Photo of a country study room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with No Fireplace and Beige Floor

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.