Private residence in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London

This beautiful and functional study room is full of character. We have used Hermes orange on the backs of the shelves and on storage files and boxes to inject vibrancy and warmth into the space, but kept the joinery design very clean and simple to maintain the serenity of a working environment.

SIMON CONVERTIBLE OFFICE

California Closets Connecticut

SIMON CONVERTIBLE OFFICE Traditional Wall Bed & Office (closed) • Blending office space with guest space, this elegant wall bed is both functional and gorgeously designed. • Lago®Milano Grey finish and coordinating Milano Grey countertop create a seamless look. • Lago®Milano Grey 5-piece Shaker fronts contribute to the monochromatic color palette. • 5-piece Shaker fronts with Ecoresin Fossil Leaf insets add a natural accent. • Side-tilt wall bed provides sleeping area as needed. • Puck lighting illuminates the space. • Decorative hardware add finishing touches.

Bibliotheque

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Timeless Memories Photography
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Menlo Park

Ruth Livingston Studio

Eric Rorer
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Traditional Study

Design Concepts/Interiors, LLC

Warm bookcases envelop this traditional study/library. Photo credit: Phillip Ennis Photography
Large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Custom Office ~ Gray Cabinets

Cabinet-S-Top

In this beautiful office we installed custom cabinetry in the Clover Square Raised Panel in Marion Gray with Chestnut Gray finish accented with Zinc Die Cast Lafayette Cabinet Pulls and a Cambria Quartz countertop in Windermere color with a bevel edge.

Fun Feminine Office Space

L. Antonetti Design

Janet Warlick We overhauled this office and brought in bright happy colors for an invigorating work space.
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Private Residence - Center City West

Cherie Stein Interiors

Elena Jasic Photography
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Den/Home Office

Chaffey Building Group

Photo Credit: Matt Edington
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Glamorous and Sophisticated Home Office

My Bespoke Room

The desk sits by the window to take advantage of natural light, and to save space! Maximising space and storage were key in this home office. Lucy suggested built-in storage for closed compartments to hide messy paperwork and printers, and open shelves for books, mementoes, and family pictures. The bold shelving serves as a beautiful backdrop for Zoom calls too!

The Kingsway Project

Akiva Projects Ltd

Contemporary home office in London with beige walls, carpet, beige floor and exposed beam.

Carmel, CA

Kevin Hart Design, Inc.

Transitional home office in Other with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Loft Decoration

JNJ Building Services Ltd

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Colorful Sophisticated Home Office

Dwell by Cheryl Interiors

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Homey Project

Blue Copper Design

Bright white home office space
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Powderly

Bryant Alsop Architects

Rhiannon Slatter
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Faribault Minnesota Apartment A, 2 bedroom Unit, Complete Remodel & Design

Ellison Interiors

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Orchard Hills - Late Brigham MidCentury Modern Whole House

Custom Design/Build, Inc.

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Walk-Out Basement Remodel

Decorlift Design Co

Walk-out Basement Remodel in Troy, MI Photography By: JLJ Photography
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Lake Austin 1

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Reagen Taylor
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Home Office Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and Carpet

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.