An old attic into a new living space: a sewing room, two beautiful sewing room, with two windows and storage space built-in, covered with barn doors and lots of shelving

Wimberley Modern Hill Country

Levitas Modern Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home office in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Northwood Laundry, wardrobes & study desks NSW 2066

The Renovation Broker

This is an example of a small home studio in Sydney with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Den

Hastings Construction Inc

Off the Dining Room & Kitchen is the Den complete with built-in bench & window seat. The Den is the perfect place for reading, studying, or relaxing.

Pinnacle Canyon Southwest Contemporary

ArchitecTor, PC

This is an example of an expansive contemporary home office in Phoenix with white walls, ceramic floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and vaulted.

Minaki Road

New Age Design

New Age Design
Photo of a large traditional study room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"

Heritage Design Studio

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Malibu Oak, Alta Vista Collection | New Hampshire Home

Hallmark Floors

A two story contemporary modern home office featuring the Malibu Oak, from our Alta Vista Collection, glass door opening to a private balcony, and a built in desk and storage. Design + Photography: Comfort Design Home and Furnish, Amy Little, Allan Wolf

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Inspiration for a large mediterranean study room in Charleston with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Boston

Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

A cozy yellow reading bench is tucked up against the west wall and flows out from the bookshelves and storage beside it. Strong afternoon sun is filtered through the leaves of the enormous scotch elm outside, bathing the area in soft dappled light, and creating the perfect spot to curl up and read.

Despacho con elementos originales restaurados

Sincro

Expansive industrial home studio in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Her Home Office

Provanti Designs, Inc

This executive wanted both a working office and a meeting space within the home to use during retirement years. She was interested in a comfortable “non-office” space for meetings as well as a highly functional, true office arrangement to work within. Luckily, the space available lent itself well to both venues. High up, perched on the third floor, with a private entrance, we created the Tree House Office. It has sweeping views of the water in one direction and beautiful landscaping in the other.

Despacho

Sincro

Design ideas for an expansive industrial home studio in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Wimberley Modern Hill Country

Levitas Modern Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home office in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Northwood Laundry, wardrobes & study desks NSW 2066

The Renovation Broker

Inspiration for a small home studio in Sydney with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Attic into a living space

Premium Residential Remodeling

An old attic into a new living space: a sewing room, two beautiful sewing room, with two windows and storage space built-in, covered with barn doors and lots of shelving

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Photo of a large beach style study room in Charleston with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Organic Solid Collection | Tulsi Hickory | Cumming, GA

Hallmark Floors

Tulsi Hickory – The Organic Solid Hardwood Collection creates a perfect complement to contemporary interiors and accentuating a vintage look, they feature a reclaimed design with planks of random widths and lengths, adding immediate warmth to any interior.

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.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Design ideas for a large mediterranean study room in Charleston with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown 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.