Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Atlanta with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Range Line

Alme Design Co

This is an example of a transitional study room in Milwaukee with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Beach Style Home Office

Beach style home office in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Contemporary Luxury on the Lake in Deephaven

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary study room in Minneapolis with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

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

Dahlia St

Factor Design Build

Transitional home office in Denver with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Custom Office Built-In

Trim Tech Designs

Getting work done in style? The dark built-in cabinets make for a luxurious office space?
Study room in Chicago with grey walls, a built-in desk, vaulted and wallpaper.

Accent Walls

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Her Office

Swati Goorha Designs

Seating space with an ottoman on wheels that can be moved when the client wants to work out. Great place to watch TV and relax.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Office extension with shower room

At Home by Design

This element of the build was an extension, giving room for an office and shower room. This meant that the room could also be used as an extra guest room, au pair suite or granny annex. The colours were kept light and calm, picking up colours from the garden, which is in full view through the bi-fold doors.

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Sincro

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

Shade

rivet design office 株式会社

Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

PH Grand Chest of Drawers at Furniture Villa

PH Furniture

Poul Henningsen designed these drawers in 1920, inspired by rococo furniture, as part of a larger collection. It was designed to be beautiful on all sides, so as to not have to be placed up against a wall like a traditional dresser.

Accent Walls

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

Large transitional study room in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Remount Ranch

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This blue recessed bookshelf opens up to a hidden storage compartment. The color of the bookshelf picks up the blue in the accent chairs, and goes well against the white and brown wallpaper.

Her Office

Swati Goorha Designs

Seating space with an ottoman on wheels that can be moved when the client wants to work out. Great place to watch TV and relax.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

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.

Fairview Custom New Build

BGI Design

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Dallas with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized country home studio in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Office extension with shower room

At Home by Design

Home Office Design Ideas with Vaulted and Wallpaper

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.