Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean in this beautiful office/den. Walks out to the upper deck.
This is an example of a large beach style study room in Wilmington with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor and vaulted.

Office spaces

Studio M Interiors

The homeowner wanted a more fresh, lighter-looking office using their existing furniture. Using his art that we had reframed, we created a French-inspired theme with a lantern pendant and clean, French inspired sconce lighting. An updated side table, rug and desk chair, along with some fun but functional accessories, kept this office feeling warm but much more airy.

Serenity Indian Wells luxury desert mansion modern home office views

Whipple Russell Architects

Serenity Indian Wells luxury desert mansion modern home office views. Photo by William MacCollum.
Expansive modern home studio in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor and recessed.

Magnolia Journal A frame

AHG Interiors

Inspiration for a small midcentury home office in New York with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Park Chateau

WL Kitchen & Home

Library area at the Park Chateau.
This is an example of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Plano Traditional Home Library Renovation

Kathleen Newhouse Interior Design, ASID

Library
Photo of a large traditional home office in Dallas with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Sea Glass House

Absolute Interiors

This study is hidden behind the living room bar. A bespoke double sided shelving unit backs onto the shelving unit of the bar and false cupboards house the bars wine fridges. Bifold doors either close to give privacy to the study or slide neatly back to open the space.

Ulta Luxury Custom Home

Arteva Homes

Large traditional home office in Detroit with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Contemporary Bliss

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary study room in Miami with a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace and white floor.

One River Place | Cara McBroom

Lovelace Interiors

Colleen Duffley
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Miami with marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, white walls and white floor.

Modern Office Design

Stoltzfus Drafting & Design

Modern office design , with lots of fantastic features , including wood tones , white cabinets , toe kick lighting , burnished brass fixtures and more

Plano Traditional Home Library Renovation

Kathleen Newhouse Interior Design, ASID

Beautiful traditional library.
This is an example of a large traditional home office in Dallas with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Modern Office Design

Stoltzfus Drafting & Design

Modern office design , with lots of fantastic features , including wood tones , white cabinets , toe kick lighting , burnished brass fixtures and more

Beach House Renovation

Pamela Macior, LLC

Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean in this beautiful office/den. Walks out to the upper deck.
Inspiration for a large beach style study room in Wilmington with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor and vaulted.

Robertson - Functional Work Space

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Park Chateau

WL Kitchen & Home

Library area at the Park Chateau.
Photo of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Park Chateau

WL Kitchen & Home

Library area at the Park Chateau.
Design ideas for a large traditional home office in New York with a library, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white floor and brown walls.

Park Chateau

WL Kitchen & Home

Plano Traditional Home Library Renovation

Kathleen Newhouse Interior Design, ASID

Beautiful traditional library.
Photo of a large traditional home office in Dallas with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Office spaces

Studio M Interiors

Home Office Design Ideas with a Stone Fireplace Surround and White Floor

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.