Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in San Diego with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and orange walls.

Redmond Craft Studio

Riddle Construction & Design

Kitchenette with white cabinets and alder countertop
Large traditional craft room in Seattle with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and orange walls.

Grouping items closely together on bookshelves forges tidiness and organization. Establish depth by layering found objects and plant life on top of books, and feel free to mix colors and metals.

Mercer Island

Ryan

John Grannen photographer Design Kimberlee Marie Design
Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Seattle with light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and orange walls.

Mid Century Modern Rancher

u-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabrication

Fabric & Furniture Upholstery by U-Fab
This is an example of a large midcentury study room in Richmond with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and orange walls.

s corona st

Red Chair Designs

The homeowner is a writer and wanted her favorite old writing desk and typewriter in her master bedroom/retreat to help inspire her to carve out time to write for herself. Moss Photography - www.mossphotography.com

Finley

Frank Betz Associates, Inc.

The classy and upscale appeal of European stucco will never go out of style. Embellished with fieldstone accents, the Finley’s façade is as welcoming as it is eye-catching. But the real treat is inside…with a floor plan that is sure to please! The master suite was designed to be a true haven for its resident. Its private sitting room is an extension of the suite, with dimensions generous enough to house plenty of furniture or exercise equipment. Unlike many of its one-level counterparts, the Finley has two living rooms: one serving as the home’s focal point and one adjoining the breakfast area for informal gatherings.

Silver Oaks Trail Home

K Lilia Interior Design

Steve Basham, PSC Video Services
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Houston with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and orange walls.

Millbrae Home

The Right Touch Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and orange walls.

Bridgeway Barn

Designworks

Design ideas for a country home office in Sacramento with orange walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Prairie Style Residence

WDN Architecture, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional home office in Chicago with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and orange walls.

Dramatic Southwestern Style Home

User

This spacious and inviting home office makes a great place to work without leaving home if you must! Photo by StyleTours ABQ.
Large home office in Albuquerque with slate floors, a built-in desk, multi-coloured floor and orange walls.

Blinds, Draperies, Shutters

Better Blinds & Draperies

Inspiration for a large contemporary home office in Miami with orange walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

HGTV Showhouse Showdown TV show

Charles Neal Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in Miami with orange walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Murphy Beds

More Space Place - North Myrtle & Surfside Beach

Design ideas for a mid-sized study room in Charleston with carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor and orange walls.

Home Office Makeover

User

With work from home the new normal for this client, we converted a small, unused bedroom into the home office that dreams are made of. The rust coloured walls combined with gold and wood accents give this room a ton of warmth and make it a room you want to spend all day in. The wallpaper helps to balance out all of the warm tones and give the room some pattern and texture.

Heirloom - Old World Grace

BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.

Photographer: Sundown Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Other with orange walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Oldfield

Homes by Design

Expansive traditional study room in Indianapolis with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and orange walls.

Home Office Design Ideas with Orange 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.