Photo of a mid-sized modern home office in Other with white walls, tatami floors and a built-in desk.

リビングに隣接した和室はオープンでも仕切っても使えるよう提案。ご家族のワークスペース兼スタディスペースを和室に設け集中できる空間へと仕上げました。
Design ideas for a mid-sized home office in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a built-in desk, wallpaper and wallpaper.

木の暖かさに包まれる家

㈱建築なか村

Design ideas for a modern study room in Other with white walls, tatami floors and no fireplace.

柏の葉の家

Miu 建築工房

小屋裏部屋に設けた畳み空間。子供の遊び空間、大人の書斎、お昼寝場などなど用途は多彩です。
Mid-sized modern study room in Other with white walls, tatami floors and brown floor.

工場街の家／光の階段室と隙間空間でつながる狭小住宅

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

２階和室の内観。階段室を見る。階段室の壁には本棚や開口を設けて、家族の存在を意識できるようにした。リビングとしてまとまった空間が取りにくい状況を緩和している
Small contemporary study room in Tokyo with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, green floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

三方原の家（静岡県浜松市）書斎

Dikta Architects office 一級建築士事務所

「三方原の家」2階の旦那様書斎です。茶室の躙口のように低い扉から入ります。読書、DVD鑑賞、瞑想などおこないます。
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian study room with white walls, tatami floors, wallpaper and wallpaper.

手に取った本と気の向いたところで・・・：下鴨の住宅

（株）イン・エクスデザイン

Photo of a small study room in Kyoto with white walls, tatami floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

三郷の家

いろは設計室

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home office in Other with white walls, a built-in desk and tatami floors.

矩のつらなり

池田雪絵大野俊治一級建築士事務所

Ⓒ KOICHI TORIMURA
This is an example of a modern home office in Other with a library, white walls, tatami floors, a built-in desk, beige floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

京町家風の家

株式会社木の家専門店谷口工務店

Asian study room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

書斎や来客時にも便利な和室

合同会社negla設計室

Inspiration for a study room in Other with white walls and tatami floors.

Ocean front house

株式会社　プロズジャパン

Design ideas for a large traditional home office in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, multi-coloured floor and exposed beam.

傾斜地に建つ眺めのいい平屋住宅

有限会社家づくり舎ファミリー

This is an example of a home office in Other with a library, white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

さとのいえ

関建築設計室合同会社 / Seki Architecutural Design Office,LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern study room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a built-in desk and green floor.

中新田の家

株式会社前田工務店

This is an example of a study room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, multi-coloured floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

南ヶ丘の家　和室

菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office

軽井沢　南ヶ丘の家｜菊池ひろ建築設計室撮影　辻岡利之
This is an example of a mid-sized study room in Other with white walls, tatami floors and green floor.

手に取った本と気の向いたところで・・・：下鴨の住宅

（株）イン・エクスデザイン

Design ideas for a small study room in Kyoto with white walls, tatami floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

大畑の家　和室

梅田達也建築設計所

大畑の家　梅田達也
Photo of a modern craft room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

木月の家

Mアトリエ／岡村未来子

photo by Miho Urushido
Photo of a small scandinavian home office in Yokohama with a library, white walls, tatami floors and green floor.

畳の間／集会機能を持つ家

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

仏間スペースの内観−２。障子の先はベランダ。右３枚残したのは、ベランダに面したフローリング床側の作業スペースを確保するため。なるべく畳に物を置かないよう、収納は吊り戸棚にまとめた
Photo of a small contemporary home studio in Tokyo with white walls, no fireplace, wallpaper, wallpaper, tatami floors and green floor.

Home Office Design Ideas with White Walls and Tatami Floors

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.