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

The House in Silver Spring

Katie Carlin Interiors

Photo of a transitional home office in Baltimore with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

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")

Contemporary Home Renovation

Ryan Rosene Photography

Office nook under stairway.
Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor 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.

Study

Order & Grace

Large modern study room in Sydney with blue walls, tatami floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and vaulted.

Oxford Place Dream Home

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Dallas with white walls, a freestanding desk, grey floor, vaulted and wood.

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.

Industrial Ranch House

Sarah Carr Design

Inspiration for a large industrial home studio in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch

NR Interiors

This is a unique multi-purpose space, designed to be both a TV Room and an office for him. We designed a custom modular sofa in the center of the room with movable suede back pillows that support someone facing the TV and can be adjusted to support them if they rotate to face the view across the room above the desk. It can also convert to a chaise lounge and has two pillow backs that can be placed to suite the tall man of the home and another to fit well as his petite wife comfortably when watching TV. The leather arm chair at the corner windows is a unique ergonomic swivel reclining chair and positioned for TV viewing and easily rotated to take full advantage of the private view at the windows. The original fine art in this room was created by Tess Muth, San Antonio, TX.

Frenchville Remodel

Deborah Hook

This small home office is a by-product of relocating the stairway during the home's remodel. Due to the vaulted ceilings in the space, the stair wall had to pulled away from the exterior wall to allow for headroom when walking up the steps. Pulling the steps out allowed for this sweet, perfectly sized home office packed with functionality.

Sebastopol Farmhouse

Joseph Farrell Architecture

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

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Genius, smooth operating, space saving furniture that seamlessly transforms from desk, to shelving, to murphy bed without having to move much of anything and allows this room to change from guest room to a home office in a snap. The original wood ceiling, curved feature wall, and windows were all restored back to their original condition.

Salten Point- Office / Guest Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Modern Medina Two-Story

Swanson Homes

The home office also exhibits beautiful views along with a custom white oak cabinetry display. The brass Rousseau Articulating Chandelier, by Kelly Wearstler, adds to the distinctly modern aesthetic and stands out from the deep gray textured wallcovering.

Loft Style Hair Salon Renovation in Honolulu

O'Donnell Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Hawaii with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, black floor, vaulted and wood walls.

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.

Casa PO

Elia Falaschi

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

Brunswick study

Drawing Room Architecture

Compact studio off bedroom.
This is an example of a small contemporary study room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, green floor and vaulted.

Home Office Design Ideas with 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.