The fireplace creates a bold statement while also providing an opportunity for relaxation in this home office.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home studio in Minneapolis with blue walls, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Fairway Court

Bunting Construction Co.

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Atlanta with brown walls, vinyl floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Arbeitszimmer

Planungsbüro BLIVAS GmbH

Blick in die Stadtwohnung. Die Stadtwohnung sollte urbanes Leben mit Klarheit und Struktur vereinen, um akademische und berufliche Ziele mit maximaler Zeit für Lebensgenuss verbinden zu können. Die Kunden sind überzeugt und fühlen sich rundum wohl. Entstanden ist ein Ankerplatz, ein Platz zur Entspannung und zum geselligen Miteinander. Freunde sind begeistert über die Großzügigkeit, Exklusivität und trotzdem Gemütlichkeit, die die Wohnung mitbringt. Klarheit und Ruhe strahlen die wiederkehrenden Materialien und Farben aus und geben der Wohnung den Anschein als wäre Sie aus einem Guss. Das redzuierte und ruhige Design ermöglichte es, den Arbeits- im Wohnbereich zu integrieren. Bücher und Materialien finden im Sideboard Platz. Der Arbeitsplatz wurde optisch durch eine Pflanze vom Wohnzimmer getrennt und findet neben dem Kamin einen Ort der zum Lernen und Arbeiten einlädt.

Yuzen Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Mid-Century Modern Customer Space | MI

Flooret

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Trudie

Indy Home Design Center

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Indianapolis with vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Fairway Court

Bunting Construction Co.

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Atlanta with brown walls, vinyl floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Yuzen Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Mid-Century Modern Customer Space | MI

Flooret

Yuzen Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Mid-Century Modern Customer Space | MI

Flooret

Home Office Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and a Metal Fireplace Surround

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.