Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with a freestanding desk, brown walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace and white floor.

Blue&Grey tones walls

Luxe Custom Designs Corp

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial study room in Miami with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Chappaquiddick, Martha's Vineyard

Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with a library, a freestanding desk, white floor, white walls, porcelain floors and no fireplace.

Stonegate Residence - Second Kitchen/Office

Paxton Place Design

Designing with a pop of color was the main goal for this space. This second kitchen is adjacent to the main kitchen so it was important that the design stayed cohesive but also felt like it's own space. The walls are tiled in a 4x4 white porcelain tile. An office area is integrated into the space to give the client the option of a smaller office space near the kitchen. Colorful floral wallpaper covers the ceiling and creates a playful scene. An orange office chair pairs perfectly with the wallpapered ceiling. Dark colored cabinetry sits against white tile and white quartz countertops.

Pablo Creek Reserve

Collins Builders

Photo of an expansive traditional study room in Jacksonville with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Woodside House

Mark English Architects, AIA

Bruce Damonte
Small modern home office in San Francisco with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

SeaThru

Josh Wynne Construction

SeaThru is a new, waterfront, modern home. SeaThru was inspired by the mid-century modern homes from our area, known as the Sarasota School of Architecture. This homes designed to offer more than the standard, ubiquitous rear-yard waterfront outdoor space. A central courtyard offer the residents a respite from the heat that accompanies west sun, and creates a gorgeous intermediate view fro guest staying in the semi-attached guest suite, who can actually SEE THROUGH the main living space and enjoy the bay views. Noble materials such as stone cladding, oak floors, composite wood louver screens and generous amounts of glass lend to a relaxed, warm-contemporary feeling not typically common to these types of homes. Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

Modern with Mountain Views

Drewett Works

The unique opportunity and challenge for the Joshua Tree project was to enable the architecture to prioritize views. Set in the valley between Mummy and Camelback mountains, two iconic landforms located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, this lot “has it all” regarding views. The challenge was answered with what we refer to as the desert pavilion. This highly penetrated piece of architecture carefully maintains a one-room deep composition. This allows each space to leverage the majestic mountain views. The material palette is executed in a panelized massing composition. The home, spawned from mid-century modern DNA, opens seamlessly to exterior living spaces providing for the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living. Project Details: Architecture: Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ // C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB // www.drewettworks.com Builder: Bedbrock Developers, Paradise Valley, AZ // http://www.bedbrock.com Interior Designer: Est Est, Scottsdale, AZ // http://www.estestinc.com Photographer: Michael Duerinckx, Phoenix, AZ // www.inckx.com

Apollo

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Salt Lake City with white walls, no fireplace, grey floor, porcelain floors and a built-in desk.

Kenollie II

Easton Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home office in Toronto with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Guy Hill Basement

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional craft room in Denver with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and white floor.

Transitional + Industrial Office

Paradigm Interiors

This room finds balance in the use of industrial looking desk and bookcase paired with a classic wingback chair and oriental wool rug.
Small transitional home office in Orlando with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Chappaquiddick, Martha's Vineyard

Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with white walls, a freestanding desk, white floor, a library, porcelain floors and no fireplace.

Sleek Elegance on Cliffside

Distinctive Homes & Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Phoenix with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Porcelain Wood Planks

Tileco

Durable, beautiful and sustainable. No scratching, no sealing, no maintenance.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home studio in Santa Barbara with white walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Tracey Rapisardi Design

Mid-sized beach style craft room in Tampa with beige walls, porcelain floors, white floor, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Our Work

Shellaine's Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive traditional study room in Houston with brown walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

HOME OFFICE-ALCOVE

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

French doors separate the home office from the adjoining family room. The custom desk and filing drawers coordinate with the glazed natural maple built-ins in the adjacent room. The same floor and color scheme runs throughout.

Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman Shades

Custom Drapery Designs, LLC.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts study room in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, a freestanding desk, porcelain floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Lakewood Ranch, FL - Country Club Residence

Imprint Concepts, LLC

This is an example of a large modern home office in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Porcelain Floors and No Fireplace

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.