Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with white walls, a freestanding desk, white floor, a library, porcelain floors and no fireplace.

WORK

Benjamin Johnston Design

Photo of an eclectic study room in Houston with brown walls, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Winn Wittman Architecture

Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Austin with grey walls, a freestanding desk, concrete floors, no fireplace and white floor.

Ravine View Home Office

Douglas Design Studio

Macassar ebony wood paneled walls with hidden storage line the hallway to this gentleman office. A built in cappuccino station with marble shelving and leather lining. Walls of the office are leather covered. A custom designed desk made of macassar ebony.

Chic Contemporary with a View

JMR Designs, Inc.

A beautiful and inviting condo with city views...designed with a warm palette of taupes, ivory, grey and white tones accented by luxurious marble touches, crystal lighting, textured pillows to create a luxurious, yet livable space for entertaining or just relaxing at home and enjoying the view!

Annunciation Street Office

Rivers Spencer

Large transitional study room in New Orleans with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Smithwood Drive

New Age Design

New Age Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Toronto with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, white floor, coffered and panelled walls.

MODERN HOME

Tamara Feldman Design

This is an example of a modern study room in Miami with white walls, marble floors, a built-in desk and white floor.

Boynton Beach Home Renovation

Flourish Delray Design

This is an example of a transitional study room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a built-in desk and white floor.

Guy Hill Basement

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Sewing room fit for any quilter, painter or artist.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional craft room in Denver with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and white floor.

Lilla Lundsbergsvägen

Camilla Kärnestedt

Foto: Anders Bergstedt
Scandinavian home office in Other with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Modern home office

HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes

This is an example of a contemporary study room in London with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Yarrawarrah Private Residence

Michelle Viret Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Sydney with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Past Meets Present at 2017 Pasadena Showcase House

Carolyn Reyes

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2017 Houzz Design team: Dana Triano Designs Laundry Room
Inspiration for an eclectic study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Delong-Turtle Rock

Willard Woodworks, Inc

Jim Dorsey
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Colgate

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Holiday Inspired Spaces

Ethan Allen

This is an example of a small traditional study room in New York with red walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Artist Studio

Joseph Bergin Architect PC

Olson Photographic, LLC
Design ideas for a modern home studio in Bridgeport with white walls, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Contemporary Home Office by French Connection - AW '17 Collection

French Connection Home

Added detail with this Large Palm Springs wall art above the Franco wooden two draw console table to add a retro edge to contemporary designed home office space.

Fifty Years Later

OCTOBER 5 Fine Home Builders

Photo of a large midcentury home office in Los Angeles with white walls and white floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with 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.