Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Transitional Style Decor

Lumar Interiors

We went with a classic style for this lovely home office. The home office features custom built-ins and a large desk in rich, traditional woods. To balance out the dark woodwork, we added a small sitting area in light, off-white linens and gold finishes throughout. Project by Richmond Hill interior design firm Lumar Interiors. Also serving Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Markham, Thornhill, Vaughan, York Region, and the Greater Toronto Area. For more about Lumar Interiors, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/portfolio/stouffville-project/

Francis Ave

Positive Space Staging and Design Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Vancouver with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Upstairs Office or Den with Built in Desk

Architectural Innovations

This upstairs home office has a beautifully crafted wooden built in desk and shelves for organization.
Inspiration for a contemporary study room in Seattle with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Modern Traditions

2 Gays & a Design, LLC

Carl Proctor Photography
Photo of a contemporary home office in Atlanta with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Water Remediation & Restoration

Shack Built, LLC

Design ideas for a home office in Kansas City with a library, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, coffered and panelled walls.

Home Office Design

Modsy

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home studio in Phoenix with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Tarpon Ranch

D'Asign Source

Odd Duck Photography Bait/tackle/fly room.
Tropical craft room in Miami with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Interior

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

Inspiration for a traditional study room in Los Angeles with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Clean Traditional

Poet Interiors

Bobby Cunningham
Small transitional study room in Houston with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Indigenous Update

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Emily Minton Redfield
This is an example of an eclectic home office in Denver with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

richmond hill project - sewing room

XTC Design Incorporated

An existing spare room was used to create a sewing room. By creating a contemporary and very functional design we also created organization and enough space to spread out and work on projects. An existing closet was outfitted with cedar lining to organize and store all fabric. We centrally located the client’s sewing machine with a cut-out in the countertop for hydraulic lift hardware. Extra deep work surface and lots of space on either side was provided with knee space below the whole area. The peninsula with soft edges is easy to work around while sitting down or standing. Storage for large items was provided in deep base drawers and for small items in easily accessible small drawers along the backsplash. Wall units project proud of shallower shelving to create visual interest and variations in depth for functional storage. Peg board on the walls is for hanging storage of threads (easily visible) and cork board on the backsplash. Backsplash lighting was included for the work area. We chose a Chemsurf laminate countertop for durability and the white colour was chosen so as to not interfere/ distract from true fabric and thread colours. Simple cabinetry with slab doors include recessed round metal hardware, so fabric does not snag. Finally, we chose a feminine colour scheme. Donna Griffith Photography

Hamptons Designer Showhouse

GIL WALSH INTERIORS

Large eclectic study room in Miami with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Creek Hill Remodel

Michaelson Homes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional craft room in Cincinnati with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Classic Colonial Addition

Kell Architects

Troy Theis
Eclectic home office in Minneapolis with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Texas Farmhouse

The Sustainable Design Group

Mark J. Koper
Photo of a country craft room in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Traditional Kenilworth Hers Library with Dark Stained White Oak Floors

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Traditional Kenilworth Hers Library with Dark Stained White Oak Floors.

* 2011 THIRD PLACE - ASID - RESIDENTIAL * Scottsdale Elegance

Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC

Scottsdale Elegance - Office - Modern accents and geometric patterns were incorporated to create an orderly working space.
Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Phoenix with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Hampden Office

Carter Inc

Inspiration for a traditional home office in DC Metro with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Craftroom

Divine Custom Homes

Inspiration for a country craft room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Home Office Design Ideas with Yellow Walls and Dark Hardwood 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.