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.

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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Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Photo of a small contemporary home studio in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Pinecrest Home Remodel Japandi Style

Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)

Modern neutral home office with a vaulted ceiling.
Mid-sized modern study room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Floating Gables

Lume Architecture

Study nook, barn doors, timber lining, oak flooring, timber shelves, vaulted ceiling, timber beams, exposed trusses, cheminees philippe,
Photo of a small contemporary study room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in desk, vaulted and panelled walls.

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.

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.

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.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Best of Sandal Oak | Ventura Collection

Hallmark Floors

Sandal Oak Hardwood – The Ventura Hardwood Flooring Collection is designed to look gently aged and weathered, while still being durable and stain resistant.

Vinyard House

Curated Design Partners

Large country home office in Dallas with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Harvey + Randolph

Clark + Aldine

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

This is an example of a 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.

Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Inspiration for a small contemporary home studio in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Rancho Refugio

Elliott & Pohls Construction

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Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of a small traditional home office in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

This is an example 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.

Rancho Refugio

Elliott & Pohls Construction

Home Office Design Ideas with Vaulted and Panelled Walls

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.