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.

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

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

Her Study Home Office

PentaVia Custom Homes

Her office is adjacent to the mudroom near the garage entrance. This study is a lovely size with optimal counter and cabinet space. Square polished nickel hardware and a black + brass chandelier for a pop against the wood.

Armonk Ranch Rehash

Amanda Martocchio Architecture

Time had stood still at this 1970s ranch in Armonk when the owners invited us to collaborate with them to transform it into a modern, light-filled home for their young family. The budget was lean, so economy was a primary consideration for every design decision. The challenge was to identify the modest home’s virtues – vaulted ceilings and a lovely backyard – and accentuate them by strategically optimizing available funds. We were tasked with rectifying a dysfunctional interior stair, connecting to the outdoors with new large windows, and updating the exterior. We focused our attention on a finite set of architectural moves which would have the biggest impact and improve our clients’ daily experience of the home. Detailing was kept simple, using common grade materials and standard components. All exterior walls were revamped with new windows and siding. Although these materials were not particularly costly, thoughtful layout of boards, battens, and openings produced a cohesive, rigorous composition at each facade. Since the budget would not cover the homeowners’ complete wish list, some items were bracketed for subsequent phases. The challenge was to establish a framework that would allow future work – including a new roof and kitchen renovation – to proceed smoothly. The homeowners, both scientists, were enthusiastic collaborators, contributing their outstanding design sensibilities to selection of fixtures and finishes. Construction ended just in time for the arrival of their baby – and with that, the transformation of their family home was complete.

Sunroom Office

User

This homeowner wanted to convert an unused sunroom into her home office. The space was lighted with the addition of off-white paint and neutral furnishings. Pops of teal in the lamp, pillows, rug and cabinet add warmth and interest to the space. The two wingback chairs and antiqued side table make a great sitting area for the homeowner to meet with her clients. Mickey Ray, Kidsbizphotos, Fort Mill, SC

Commercial Office Projects in Brooklyn

G&M Interiors General Contracting

Photo of a large traditional home office in New York with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, grey floor and vaulted.

Bevel House

Dick Clark + Associates

Nestled in the hill country along Redbud Trail, this home sits on top of a ridge and is defined by its views. The drop-off in the sloping terrain is enhanced by a low-slung building form, creating its own drama through expressive angles in the living room and each bedroom as they turn to face the landscape. Deep overhangs follow the perimeter of the house to create shade and shelter along the outdoor spaces. Photography by Paul Bardagjy

Icon Brickell Apaartment

Jorge Romero Design

Jorge Romero
Large modern home office in Miami with white walls, porcelain floors and no fireplace.

Italian doors

ITALdoors, LLC.

ITALdoors Grey finished door slab installed using Exterus architectural sliding system from Koblenz
Mid-sized modern home studio in Miami with grey walls, no fireplace, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Holladay Residence - JD

Upland Development, Inc.

This is an example of a large country study room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and black floor.

Greater Seattle Area | The Acropolis Den

JayMarc Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Seattle with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Promised Land Farm

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Walls are Sherwin Williams Creamy, cabinets are Sherwin Williams Meander Blue, countertops are Caesarstone, chandelier is Urban Electric, chair is Hickory Chair. Nancy Nolan

My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House

Andrew Snow Photography

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz Design: Post Architecture
Photo of a large scandinavian home office in Toronto with white walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and white floor.

Modern Las Vegas Home

Kevin Barry Fine Art

Lucky Wenzel
Inspiration for a large modern study room in Las Vegas with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Parrot Cay in Naples Reserve

Lundstrom Development, Inc.

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

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.

Our Work

Shellaine's Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive country study room in Houston with brown walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Bookshelves & Storage

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Elegant library cabinetry. built to the twelve foot ceiling. Alder wood with a glazed finish. Photo By UDCC
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Other with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

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.