An old outdated barn transformed into a Pottery Barn-inspired space, blending vintage charm with modern elegance.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home studio in Philadelphia with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

A.Vintage Tudor Cottage

株式会社ハウスコンシェルジュ東京

リビング内に設置した特注家具。書棚＆テレビボードです。喜多方市で工房を構えて制作している板倉家具店に特注しました。オーナーさんは、伝統的な和製家具から洋風家具まで幅広い家具を作ってきた伝統職人さんです。
This is an example of a traditional home office in Other with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Craft Room - Hartwell Desert, Solid, Seringa, Random Width Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

This is an example of a large country craft room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Projet de l'agencement dans un appartement de 80m² Paris VI

Joanna

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and planked wall panelling.

Мой дом

Студия дизайна интерьера Натальи Гришаенковой

This small room is cosy and intimate. It reflects where I've been, what I like, where I want to go. There are treasured pieces that I have inherited from friends, objects and art collected on my travels or from places I hope to visit. The room was given a feminine edge with a deep red stain finish to balance the patterned fabric.

House in Kawasaki

sin163 photography

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Other with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

ざらいた壁の家

こぢこぢ一級建築士事務所

This is an example of a country study room in Yokohama with vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Pottery Studio | Upper Black Eddy, PA

Fascella Construction

An old outdated barn transformed into a Pottery Barn-inspired space, blending vintage charm with modern elegance.
Mid-sized country home studio in Philadelphia with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Pottery Studio | Upper Black Eddy, PA

Fascella Construction

Craft Room - Hartwell Desert, Solid, Seringa, Random Width Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

Photo of a large country craft room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Craft Room - Hartwell Desert, Solid, Seringa, Random Width Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

Inspiration for a large country craft room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Projet de l'agencement dans un appartement de 80m² Paris VI

Joanna

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and planked wall panelling.

Home Office Design Ideas with Planked Wall Panelling

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.