Transitional home office in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Transitional study room in New York with grey walls, a freestanding desk, vaulted, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Home Office, two story New Orleans new construction, Man Cave, reading room, bookshelf, classic hollywood, chandelier

Los Angeles, CA

Jeff Andrews Design

Design ideas for an eclectic study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Large eclectic study room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

Factor Design Build

The home office is a large open space with built-in shelving and plenty of additional storage.
Photo of a large country home studio in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Office Design

Modsy

Design ideas for a small midcentury study room in Philadelphia with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Contemporary Home, Ingatestone

NB Interiors UK

A home office with pops of orange
Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in Essex with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and vaulted.

BRAVA MARFIL - Warm taupe background and rich brown marbling

HanStone Quartz by HYUNDAI L&C USA, LLC

BRAVA MARFIL - RU706 Brava Marfil’s warm taupe background and rich brown marbling create an understated decadence that’s timeless and distinctive. PATTERN: VEINEDFINISH: POLISHEDCOLLECTION: CASCINASLAB SIZE: JUMBO (65" X 130")

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.

Pont Street Penthouse

Chaunceys Timber Flooring

This project features our client Kitesgrove’s favourite Chauncey’s product; Double Smoked & White Oil on both planks & herringbone. Our boards complement this character-filled landmark properties’ interior in Knightbridge, beautifully.

Sebastopol Farmhouse

Joseph Farrell Architecture

Country home office in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Primary Closet & Children's Study

CLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRY

Master closet remodel, once a home office, and adjacent children's study area with adjustable height work surfaces to accommodate their growth. Shaker fronts, flush mounted LED strip lighting, glass shelves for shoes and handbags, quartz top.

Beach Style Home Office

Beach style home office in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Country Abode

Newhey Interiors

Bespoke joinery in home office / studio.
Design ideas for a large eclectic home studio in Other with grey walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Newton Townhouse

Beige and Bleu Design Studio

Design ideas for a large transitional home studio in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Modern Farmhouse

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

New York inspired Loft, Hamilton, ON

avenue design inc

Mid-sized contemporary study room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, no fireplace and vaulted.

Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large eclectic study room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Walls 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.