Photo of an expansive midcentury home studio in Brisbane with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Design ideas for 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.

Dahlia St

Factor Design Build

Transitional home office in Denver with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Back40House

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

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

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.

Library Retreat

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

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

Wainscott Residence

SKOLNICK Architecture & Design Partnership

Artist's studio
Design ideas for a contemporary home studio in New York with brown walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Bethesda Turret

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country study room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk 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.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

Large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Seventh Green

Sage Designs

Comfortable Study with built-in shelving, decorative dentil crown molding and volume ceiling with truss beams.
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Other with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Loft Decoration

JNJ Building Services Ltd

This is an example of a transitional home office in London with green walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and vaulted.

Baylies Way

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Interior Design: Liz Stiving-Nichols Photography: Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a beach style home office in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

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Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a large country home office in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Sea Hawk

Surfside Home Co.

Home office with beadboard walls. Vintage rug on white oak flooring. Blue beaded chandelier.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, vaulted and panelled walls.

Indian Hills, Edina

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Transitional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

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Rachele Biancalani Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Florence with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

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Renewal by Andersen of Atlanta

Warm and cozy den with new triple window combination we installed. This fantastic den with vaulted ceilings and wood paneling looks handsome with stylish furniture and new casement and picture windows installed. Now is the perfect time to get new home windows from Renewal by Andersen of Georgia, serving the entire state including Atlanta and Savannah. Get started replacing your home windows -- Contact Us Today! (800) 352-6581

Highlands Ranch Home Office and Closet Built-in

Closet Factory - Colorado

Attic office

Prairie Studio

Design of the attic office utilizes the bones of the existing structure and enhancing the space by maintaining the roof lines above and uplighting the space. Photo credit: Krystal Rash.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Freestanding Desk 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.