Transitional study room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wood, panelled walls and wood walls.

Dive Into Luxury

Kritsonis Lindor

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

Ranch House

Parker Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country home office in Austin with a library, red walls, porcelain floors, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Rénovation totale d'un 70m²

POËSIS STUDIO

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Traditional Home Office

Design ideas for a traditional home office in Phoenix with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, white walls, a freestanding desk and wood.

Mountaintop Retreat

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Nashville with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

West Lake Gem

Heller Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floor and wood.

Southlake French Country

Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer

As you walk through the front doors of this Modern Day French Chateau, you are immediately greeted with fresh and airy spaces with vast hallways, tall ceilings, and windows. Specialty moldings and trim, along with the curated selections of luxury fabrics and custom furnishings, drapery, and beddings, create the perfect mixture of French elegance.

New Home at Radnor Lake

Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Nashville with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, a freestanding desk, wood, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Texas Hill Country Ranch Home and Retreat

White Construction Company

This is an example of a transitional study room in Austin with a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wood.

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MWA, Inc.

The master bedroom office shares a two sided fireplace with the master bathroom.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts home office in Other with grey walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and wood.

English Tudor

Monarch & Maker

Design ideas for a small traditional study room in Houston with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

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LevelUp Painting

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Inspiration for a small modern home studio with blue walls, carpet, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and wood.

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Елена Романова "АДБ" Арт Лайн"

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic home office in Other with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, wood and wood walls.

Old Yonge

Elviano

This is an example of a home office in Toronto with a library, black walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and wood.

Lake Washington Home office

Lundin Architects LLC

This is an example of a midcentury home office in Minneapolis with yellow walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and wood.

Rénovation totale d'un 70m²

POËSIS STUDIO

River Crossing

Parker Homes

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Austin with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

West Lake Gem

Heller Construction, Inc.

Contemporary study room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and wood.

Texas Hill Country Ranch Home and Retreat

White Construction Company

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Austin with a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wood.

Home Office Design Ideas with a Stone Fireplace Surround and Wood

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.