Mid-sized scandinavian study room in Other with green walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Design ideas for a small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

２つのトンネルのあるアトリエ

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

【アトリエ2　―　愛猫用の小さな窓】トンネル2に繋がる愛猫用の小さな窓。トンネル２は猫の隠れ家にもなっており、自由に行き来ができます。写真：西川公朗
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Tokyo with white walls, a built-in desk, beige floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Completed Homes 3

Ten Oaks Homes

This is an example of a country home office in Baltimore with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

中新田の家

株式会社前田工務店

Inspiration for a study room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, multi-coloured floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Mr M, Garden Sewing Room, Berkshire

Garden Retreat

Cedar Garden Sewing Room
Design ideas for a large contemporary craft room in Berkshire with beige walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

成瀬の家

MDS一級建築士事務所

Photo of a small asian study room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, plywood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Inspiration for a small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, wood, planked wall panelling and brown floor.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

This is an example of a small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Inspiration for a small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, wood, planked wall panelling and brown floor.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Photo of a small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

２つのトンネルのあるアトリエ

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

【アトリエ2】もと和室のアトリエ2は、作家がこもって作業をするスペース。既存の天井を残して落ち着いた雰囲気に仕上げています。写真：西川公朗
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Tokyo with white walls, a built-in desk, beige floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

サルガクノイエ　―RC住宅のリノベーション―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

みんなのフロア　ワークスペースキッチンと水廻りの間にある、PCや書類の置けるワークスペース写真：西川公朗
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

中新田の家

株式会社前田工務店

Inspiration for a study room in Other with yellow walls, plywood floors, a built-in desk, multi-coloured floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Mr M, Garden Sewing Room, Berkshire

Garden Retreat

Cedar Garden Sewing Room
Photo of a large contemporary craft room in Berkshire with beige walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

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.

Home Office Design Ideas with Wood and Planked Wall Panelling

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.