First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Collis, Brighton East

The Kitchen Design Centre

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

Farmington 001

Ezra Lee Design+Build

Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Salt Lake City with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Home Offices and Craft Rooms

Tailored Living of Madison

Make the most of the space in your home. This project transformed a reach in closet into a home office space.
Small traditional home office in Other with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Ojai, California Projects

Janelle Interiors

Small traditional study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

Saratoga Hills Residence

Lorissa Kimm Architect

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in San Francisco with carpet and a built-in desk.

Offices

Michael Alan Kaskel

This is an example of a transitional home office in Chicago with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and blue floor.

Gramercy Park Combination

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Primary Bedroom with a secret desk. Pocketing doors open fully to a custom desk and shelving unit. Oak veneers for the cabinets and shelves.
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in New York with white walls, carpet and grey floor.

Writer's Home: Furnishing 5 Rooms and 2 Outdoor Spaces

studiovert environmental + interior design

Our client is a writer, and wanted to an inspired space free of clutter. Her vintage silk rug paired beautifully with a desk from ABC Home, which has a beautiful view of the foothills. Her comfy chair got a fuzzy coat. We painted the walls with freedom and intuition. The lamps were sourced from Dutton Brown and Anthropologie. The vintage typewriter belonged to our client's grandfather.

Rustic Luxe Man Cave

Bolen Designs

This client wanted a place he could work, watch his favorite sports and movies, and also entertain. A gorgeous rustic luxe man cave (media room and home office) for an avid hunter and whiskey connoisseur. Rich leather and velvet mixed with cement and industrial piping fit the bill, giving this space the perfect blend of masculine luxury with plenty of space to work and play.

Transitional Family Home

Skapa Design

This lovely transitional home in Minnesota's lake country pairs industrial elements with softer formal touches. It uses an eclectic mix of materials and design elements to create a beautiful yet comfortable family home.

Simply Classic

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional craft room in Denver with grey walls, slate floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Office Built-Ins

PSI Tops | Plastic Specialties Inc

This is an example of a small beach style study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Portland Street of Dreams – 2015

Hartmann&Forbes

Designer: Maison Inc (Joelle) Photographer: David Papazian Roman Shades: LE1242 Tissage - Arabian
Photo of an asian home office in Portland with brown walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Albert's Home Office

Organized Interiors

Organized Interiors has every colour, style or finish you could ever want to create an effective and highly functional home office. This room continues to be of major importance in homes today as it provides a location for busy professionals to separate work from home life. Photo by Brandon Barré.

Country Home Office

Mid-sized country home studio in London with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and exposed beam.

Equestrian Office

Haus of Rowe Interiors

We transformed this barely used Sunroom into a fully functional home office because ...well, Covid. We opted for a dark and dramatic wall and ceiling color, BM Black Beauty, after learning about the homeowners love for all things equestrian. This moody color envelopes the space and we added texture with wood elements and brushed brass accents to shine against the black backdrop.

Young Rd Residence

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and decorative wall panelling.

1970's Townhouse

Bo Fentum Design

Fun and fabulous home office
This is an example of a contemporary home office in London with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

Style King

User

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Chicago with blue walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Home Office Design Ideas with Slate Floors and Carpet

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.