Design ideas for 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.

Formal Mediterranean - Paradise Valley

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.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

Large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Old World Charm

Shapiro & Company Architects

This home was built in an infill lot in an older, established, East Memphis neighborhood. We wanted to make sure that the architecture fits nicely into the mature neighborhood context. The clients enjoy the architectural heritage of the English Cotswold and we have created an updated/modern version of this style with all of the associated warmth and charm. As with all of our designs, having a lot of natural light in all the spaces is very important. The main gathering space has a beamed ceiling with windows on multiple sides that allows natural light to filter throughout the space and also contains an English fireplace inglenook. The interior woods and exterior materials including the brick and slate roof were selected to enhance that English cottage architecture. Builder: Eddie Kircher Construction Interior Designer: Rhea Crenshaw Interiors Photographer: Ross Group Creative

Copper Bay

Glas Associates

A multifunctional space serves as a den and home office with library shelving and dark wood throughout Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Large traditional home office in Grand Rapids with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Poplar Hill

ID Studio Interiors

Transitional study room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wood, panelled walls and wood walls.

Floating Gables

Lume Architecture

Study nook, barn doors, timber lining, oak flooring, timber shelves, vaulted ceiling, timber beams, exposed trusses, cheminees philippe,
Photo of a small contemporary study room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in desk, vaulted and panelled walls.

Classical Contemporary Residence

Tim Barber Architects

Study within a Classical Contemporary residence in Los Angeles, CA.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

East Villas

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Photo of a transitional study room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Indian Hills, Edina

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Transitional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Morrison Road

Pizzale Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home office in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Tyrod Taylor Home Renovation

Infinite Home

Photo of a large modern home office in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered, panelled walls and decorative wall panelling.

Commercial Woodwork in New Jersey

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom library living room.
Photo of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, black floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Photo of a large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Home Office / Library
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

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.

Tyrod Taylor Home Renovation

Infinite Home

Urban Farmhouse

Design DCA

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

All Fireplaces Home Office Design Ideas with 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.