Traditional study room in Houston with red walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Kat Alves Photography Popp Littrell Architecture + Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in San Francisco with orange walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Rolling Hills Library

Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.

Doug Hamilton Photography
Mid-sized asian home office in Orlando with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

m.a.p. interiors

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

Library area in open space Ranch House. Contemporary book shelf as room divider between family room and library.
Photo of a large midcentury study room in Orange County with red walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

A Brighter Kitchen

Kitchen Genesis by E Rose Design

Beautifully customized combination pantry and desk with furniture legs to unify. Inset door construction.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with a built-in desk, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and orange walls.

Wordly in Los Altos

Peruri Design Company

Designed by Sindhu Peruri of Peruri Design Co. Woodside, CA Photography by Eric Roth
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in San Francisco with orange walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Gladwyn Residence

EC Trethewey Building Contractors, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, red walls and a freestanding desk.

The Family Library

Boss Design Ltd

This room really speaks about the family and their devotion for books. This is quite the collection! And that light fixture! It's an amazing piece of art and works perfectly for this space. I see some classic novels in the mix; the Hardy Boys in the bottom left and I am sure there is some Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter series in the mix. Some board games on the bottom shelves as well. Nothing better than seeing a full home library such as this, well in my mind at least! What do you think of the light fixture?

Vibrant Home Office

Antique & Art Exchange

This home was office done by Weaver Design Group for the project of "Antiques in Modern Design". The walls are painted in a vibrant pink to offset the black and grey used in the consoles and lamps. The 17th century baroque gilt wood mirror gives weight to an otherwise light and airy room. The pair of Louis XV armchairs sit in front of a modern desk covered in a floral wallpaper. The shell consoles against the wall are wonderfully carved wooden consoles in the form of shells and can be used in a multitude of spaces such as a dining hall or an entrance room or anywhere one pleases. The statue of a lady from the Han dynasty period completes the feminine touch.

Contemporary Connecticut home

Greg Moine Photography

Greg Moine Photography https://gregmoinephotography.com

Woodside Elegance

Younger Brothers Door and Trim

Photo of a transitional study room in Phoenix with orange walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Study

Mia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

This is an example of a small traditional study room in London with orange walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and medium hardwood floors.

Offices and Libraries

Patina Home Design

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Chicago with orange walls and a freestanding desk.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Salt Lake City with red walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and no fireplace.

Home Office for Her

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic study room in Los Angeles with red walls, travertine floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Garrett Park

Designing Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Hallways and Family Rooms

Lazzari USA - a brand of Foppapedretti

Design ideas for an eclectic home office in New York with red walls and a freestanding desk.

Hedges Home Recording Studio

Stereo Types

This photo illustrates the home recording studio we created for this client in what used to be an attic. Client wanted to have a coal booth set up for bringing her church group in to record tracks and practice.

Kylemore Model Home "Oakley"

Jane Lockhart Design

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Toronto with orange walls.

Clarion Street Residence

(re)work architecture & design

bamboo floors, drafting table, clip boards, orange wall
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Philadelphia with orange walls, a freestanding desk and light hardwood floors.

Home Office Design Ideas with Orange Walls and Red Walls

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.