Photo of an expansive midcentury home studio in Brisbane with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Noosa Heads Beach House

Gull Design - Bespoke Joinery & Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style home office in Sunshine Coast with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Rivers Edge Custom Home

With the Grain, LLC.

Photo of a country home office in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wood walls.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

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

Walthamstow Village Home Office

Studio Fabbri

Interior design of home office for clients in Walthamstow village. The interior scheme re-uses left over building materials where possible. The old floor boards were repurposed to create wall cladding and a system to hang the shelving and desk from. Sustainability where possible is key to the design. We chose to use cork flooring for it environmental and acoustic properties and kept the existing window to minimise unnecessary waste.

Home Office

10K Architecture

Home office with wall paneling and desk.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Pinecrest Home Remodel Japandi Style

Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)

Modern neutral home office with a vaulted ceiling.
Mid-sized modern study room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Red Hills Residence

Scott Edwards Architecture

Modern home office in Portland with concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, wood and panelled walls.

Equestrian Office

Haus of Rowe Interiors

We transformed this barely used Sunroom into a fully functional home office because ...well, Covid. We opted for a dark and dramatic wall and ceiling color, BM Black Beauty, after learning about the homeowners love for all things equestrian. This moody color envelopes the space and we added texture with wood elements and brushed brass accents to shine against the black backdrop.

Style King

User

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Chicago with blue walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper 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.

Willow Glen Coastal Farmhouse

Arch Studio, Inc.

2021 - 3,100 square foot Coastal Farmhouse Style Residence completed with French oak hardwood floors throughout, light and bright with black and natural accents.

home office ultra modern

Ritzy Design Studio

Mid-sized modern study room in Miami with grey walls, marble floors, a freestanding desk, black floor and panelled walls.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Lago-a-Lago Palm Beach Contemporary

DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL

Inspiration for a contemporary study room in Miami with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Lakeside Casual

Glas Associates

A cottage-themed message center Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Traditional home office in Grand Rapids with beige walls, ceramic floors, a built-in desk, multi-coloured floor and panelled walls.

Garrison House

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Close up of the 12ft long custom built in credenza we designed to support the client's office needs. The surface is poured concrete and the wood is oak with a grey stain. We lit the interior bookshelves to optimize it's functionality.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Lexington Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with blue walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

A moody monochromatic office with custom built-ins and millwork.
Inspiration for a mid-sized study room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Home Office Design Ideas with Panelled Walls and Wood 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.