Inspiration for a contemporary study room in DC Metro with white walls and carpet.

Brick and Stucco Acadian

Wyrick Residential Design

Large study room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ocala, FL Modern Contemporary Design

Goodwin Heart Pine Company

A master class in modern contemporary design is on display in Ocala, Florida. Six-hundred square feet of River-Recovered® Pecky Cypress 5-1/4” fill the ceilings and walls. The River-Recovered® Pecky Cypress is tastefully accented with a coat of white paint. The dining and outdoor lounge displays a 415 square feet of Midnight Heart Cypress 5-1/4” feature walls. Goodwin Company River-Recovered® Heart Cypress warms you up throughout the home. As you walk up the stairs guided by antique Heart Cypress handrails you are presented with a stunning Pecky Cypress feature wall with a chevron pattern design.

Lincoln Park Japandi Loft

Devon Grace Interiors

Above the kitchen, the third bedroom feels like an extension of the living room with the oversized picture window. Today, this room is my office but when guests visit, the sofa easily pulls-out to an extra bed and this becomes an en-suite guest room.

Serene and Bright White and Blue Home Office

My Bespoke Room

Design ideas for a large scandinavian home office in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Poco Calle

K and Q Interiors

Home office for two people with quartz countertops, black cabinets, custom cabinetry, gold hardware, gold lighting, big windows with black mullions, and custom stool in striped fabric with x base on natural oak floors

Travis Heights Bungalow

MB Sullivan Design LLC

This is an example of a transitional home office in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and vaulted.

Home Offices

Closet Factory

This Farmhouse style built-in home office combines paint grade and walnut wood for a warm inviting workspace. Lumicor inserts in the doors add interest to the built-in credenza. Counters are marble with a classic soft edge. The perfect space to have business guests and at the same time relax and feel at home.

Boudoir contemporain

RénoDéco etc.

designer Lyne Brunet
Design ideas for a large modern home office in Montreal with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

City of Fullerton Craft room

The Kitchen Design Center

Luxurious craft room designed for Quilting, displaying lots of china and any craft projects you can dream up. Talk about a "She Shed". You can relax and stay here all day, every day without a care in the world. Walls display some quilts and the backsplash behind the sink represents a quilt.

Arbeitszimmer aus Beton

REFUGIUM - Interior Design

This is an example of a small contemporary study room in Dusseldorf with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Denby Family

Residents Understood

Transitional home office in Jacksonville with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Hogar de Miguel

Leticia Yagüez Estudio

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home studio in Madrid with white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
Inspiration for a large transitional craft room in Atlanta with white walls, porcelain floors, a built-in desk, black floor and panelled walls.

Luxe Office + Family Room

Kimberley Kay Interiors

This is a take on a modern traditional office that has the bold green historical colors for a gentlemen's office, but with a modern and vibrant spin on things. These custom built-ins and matte brass finishes on the cabinet details add to the luxe and old world feel.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Photo of a small country home office in Grand Rapids with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Homey Project

Blue Copper Design

Bright white home office space
Photo of a mid-sized country home office in Phoenix with a library, white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Blue Water

Nicholson Companies

Contemporary home office with built-in storage and shelving, hardwood floors, and whitewashed brick wall in Orange County, California.
Contemporary home office in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and white walls.

Home Office

Nova Cabinet & Closet

Home office NovaCloset Solutions
Photo of a mid-sized modern home studio in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Burning Tree

Legacy Custom Homes

Photo of a transitional home office in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with Purple Walls and White 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.