Tim Vrieling
Mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

London Brick

New Jersey Tile & Stone Inc.

London Brick - Charcoal This collection showcases a new element, inspired by the production of hand-made bricks fired in a furnace in London. Back in the early 20th century, the surfaces were shaded, with a variety of colors. The appeal of traditional craftsmanship techniques, with the imperfections in the glazes - as a result of unstable temperatures - reflected in a porcelain stoneware with a genuine character, obtained using leading-edge ceramic technologies. London is a tile ready to enliven the floors and walls of the home with an original urban, metropolitan allure.

The Last House

David Small Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Handleless Traditional Mapesbury Study - Essex

Handmade Kitchen Co

The sixth room to be completed in this divine cottage in the country is this bespoke study room. A home office that makes working from home a joy! Continuing our handleless approach throughout the home, this contemporary take on the traditional panelled design is featured in this home office and is completed with push-to-open doors, as well as ‘J-pull’ hidden handles on the drawers. We added glass for a mix to the middle countertop cupboard. Continuing the neutral approach the study furniture is hand-painted in Rolling Fog by Little Greene and oak-planked tops to complete the look.

California Eclectic Office

Lindsey Brooke Design

This is an example of a large eclectic study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Home Office

J.G.& L. Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Fun and Functional space for the kids to study, do homework or surf the web.
Mid-sized eclectic study room in Miami with a built-in desk, beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Pacific Palisades

Mike Warshaw Architects

Small midcentury study room in San Francisco with brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Dell Avenue

The Lexington Group, LLC

Large traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Home office with drop down desk and TV area

More Space Place - Jacksonville

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home studio in Jacksonville with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

San Diego Kitchen & Office

Cathie Hong Interiors

We were asked to help transform a cluttered, half-finished common area to an organized, multi-functional homework/play/lounge space for this family of six. They were so pleased with the desk setup for the kids, that we created a similar workspace for their office. In the midst of designing these living areas, they had a leak in their kitchen, so we jumped at the opportunity to give them a brand new one. This project was a true collaboration between owner and designer, as it was done completely remotely.

Indian Run Drive

Jamee Parish Architects, LLC

This little space is located conveniently right off the kitchen. The desk can be easily closed up to look like a simple wall of cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Columbus with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Hills Drive

Duet Design Group

This home office/library was the favorite room of the clients and ourselves. The vaulted ceilings and high walls gave us plenty of room to create the bookshelves of the client's dreams. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Rolling Knolls Lot 15 - Astoria Model Darien

McNaughton Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country study room in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Modern Retro Home Office

My Bespoke Room

The sleek lines of the desk paired with the warm wood tones and funky patterns of my rug make this homeowner feel like they're ready to tackle anything. Working from home just got a whole lot more stylish.

Stil.Bewusst.Leben. Mit Kork eben überall!

Deutscher Kork-Verband e.V.

APCOR
Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in Other with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Covington

JLV Creative

Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Charleston with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Central Park West Renovation

HOBBS INC

Design: INC Architecture & Design Photography: Annie Schlecter
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and beige floor.

White apartment interior design with the home office

Alexander Tischler

The home office is supposed to become a kid's room in the future; the sofa will be replaced with a crib. Things for the baby could be held in the shelving unit and cabinets. The shelving unit and hanging desk are made of American walnut veneer MDF. We design interiors of homes and apartments worldwide. If you need well-thought and aesthetical interior, submit a request on the website.

Hospital Residence

Elbi Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary home office in Detroit with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Villa Andrea - Bureau

Marc Achkar Creative Studio

Rénovation d'une villa provençale.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean study room in Nice with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

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.