Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a mediterranean study room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Office Study with Unique Train Board Walls and Furniture

Desert Star Construction

This vintage train board encased study is located on the southeast side of the home and connected through the outdoor loggia patio. The homeowner spends much time in his favorite room beneath the roulette wheel hanging on the wall above his desk. Location: Paradise Valley, AZ Photography: Scott Sandler

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Stanza studio con libreria
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean home office in Florence with a library, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, a built-in desk, red floor and vaulted.

Colonia Del Sol

Within Studio LLC

Custom cabinets for a home office made of gorgeous local Mesquite wood. This is a custom home that was designed and built by a super Tucson team. We remember walking on the dirt lot thinking of what would one day grow from the Tucson desert. We could not have been happier with the result. This home has a Southwest feel with a masculine transitional look. We used many regional materials and our custom millwork was mesquite. The home is warm, inviting, and relaxing. The interior furnishings are understated so as to not take away from the breathtaking desert views. The floors are stained and scored concrete and walls are a mixture of plaster and masonry. Christopher Bowden Photography http://christopherbowdenphotography.com/

Santa Monica Mountains

Interior Archaeology

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors and a freestanding desk.

Willis Point

Finlayson Bonet Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Vancouver with terra-cotta floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Southwestern-Adobe Estate

Nanke Signature Group

Home design by Todd Nanke of Nanke Signature Group
This is an example of a large home office in Phoenix with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Habitación Casa s. XVI

GPA Arquitectura

Balconera con abocinados, rasillon y vigas de madera recuperados, pared de piedra original repicada. Suelos de rasilla cerámica hecha a mano colocada a espiga. Puertas correderas de 2440mm con herraje en forja. Interruptores Jung LS990 acabado aluminio, Rodapié clasico.

Mexican Hacienda

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean study room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors

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.