Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and panelled walls.

Tuxedo Park

Elle Du Monde LLC

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Atlanta with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Phoenix with a library, black walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Ranch House Modern

Noz Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in San Francisco with black walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, panelled walls and beige floor.

Beverly Residence

Bureau Namas

Mid-sized beach style home office in Los Angeles with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Des Moines, IA - Remodel

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home studio in Other with black walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

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YUMMY Interior

Хозяйский кабинет занят отдельную комнату. Его решили сделать в темных цветах и минималистичном стиле, чтобы ничего не отвлекало от работы
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Moscow with black walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

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Argue Custom Homes

Mediterranean home office in Phoenix with a freestanding desk, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

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New Age Design

New Age Design
This is an example of a large transitional study room in Toronto with light hardwood floors, black walls, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

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Nikole Starr Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Houston with black walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Villa Coublay

Srote & Co Architects | Planners | Interiors

Interior Design by others. French country chateau, Villa Coublay, is set amid a beautiful wooded backdrop. Native stone veneer with red brick accents, stained cypress shutters, and timber-framed columns and brackets add to this estate's charm and authenticity. A twelve-foot tall family room ceiling allows for expansive glass at the southern wall taking advantage of the forest view and providing passive heating in the winter months. A largely open plan design puts a modern spin on the classic French country exterior creating an unexpected juxtaposition, inspiring awe upon entry.

Des Moines, IA - Remodel

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with black walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Stubbs Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

This is an example of a large beach style study room in Other with black walls, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

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Pike Properties

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Charlotte with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Woodland Park Modern

Fairview Custom Homes

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Кабинет

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with black walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Strathy Ave

New Age Design

New Age Design
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Toronto with black walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

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YUMMY Interior

Family Focused Stunner

Duke Homes, Inc.

A home music studio provides the owner with a special area to store instruments and practice.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Indianapolis with black walls, laminate floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Pensacola Residence

AJ Brown Imaging

Design ideas for a beach style study room in Chicago with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Home Office Design Ideas with Black Walls and Panelled 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.