This is an example of a large eclectic study room in Dallas with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Photo of 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.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

The homeowner's office, set in a moody monochromatic blue, features extensive custom millwork including glass-front cabinetry with cremone bolts.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Fireplace w Custom Cabinets

Benvenuti and Stein

Office/Study,Benvenuti and Stein Design Build North Shore, Winnetka Showroom
Mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, vaulted and panelled walls.

The House in Silver Spring

Katie Carlin Interiors

Photo of a transitional home office in Baltimore with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Onion Creek Cottage

Geschke Group Architecture

This is an example of a country home office in Austin with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, vaulted and wood walls.

Contemporary Home Renovation

Ryan Rosene Photography

Office nook under stairway.
Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Princeton | 2019

Coats Homes

Photo of a contemporary home office in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

The Jonathan Club

Interiors By Patrick

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with a library, vinyl floors, no fireplace, beige floor and recessed.

Home Refresh

SHADEE LADY WINDOW COVERINGS & INTERIOR DESIGN

This is an example of a transitional study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and wood walls.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Genius, smooth operating, space saving furniture that seamlessly transforms from desk, to shelving, to murphy bed without having to move much of anything and allows this room to change from guest room to a home office in a snap. The original wood ceiling, curved feature wall, and windows were all restored back to their original condition.

Walnut Creek Condo

Project Guru

Cosy space in calming gray/green tones with custom hide a bed sofa and built-in cabinetry. Duolite Duette window shades. Built-in desk with glass-covered wood top.New windows, one to the outdoor dining area.

Range Line

Alme Design Co

This is an example of a transitional study room in Milwaukee with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Casa PO

Elia Falaschi

Photo of a contemporary home office in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Highlands Ranch Home Office and Closet Built-in

Closet Factory - Colorado

A custom built home office built in shelving and cabinets in a dark wood stain to match the clients current home decor. Lighting runs up the shelving units to draw attention to the client's collection of personal display items. All of the office machines are behind the lower cabinets hidden away from view creating a beautiful, functional uncluttered working space.

Curved Corner Floating Shelves with Under Cabinet Lighting above Desk

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and vaulted.

Kinsley Manor House Plan

South Florida Design | House Plans

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style study room in Other with a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Red Vault Audio

Sonic-Space LLC

This is an example of a contemporary home studio in Portland Maine with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Modern French

OTW Interiors

space planning, new paint, lighter furniture created the look client desired. We also custom built doors to enclose a third of the shelves to create a solid backdrop to the furniture

Back40House

WERK | Building Modern

Art Studio features colorful walls and unique art + furnishings - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS

Home Office Design Ideas with Recessed and Vaulted

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.