Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Toronto with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation

Corinthian Fine Homes

Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.

Industrial Ranch House

Sarah Carr Design

Inspiration for a large industrial home studio in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020

User

Large transitional study room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Sanctuary Prairie

42 North - Architecture + Design

Large transitional home office in Grand Rapids with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Study Custom Murphy Bed Built-In

Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers

Custom design murphy bed built-in with a rolling ladder.
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

BuildFBG: Braeswood Place Transitional 2

Frankel Design Build

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Glenview Classic

Dual Concept Design

Bright home office, located right off of the main entry, features built ins for storage and display of collected artifacts. Soft, blue walls with a pop of color in the artwork, and accents of brass metal throughout set the tone for the rest of the spaces in the home.

Maravillas || Remodel || Austin, TX

Etch Design Group

Photo of a large transitional home office in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Contemporary Home Office

Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Rénovation d'une Maison Parisienne

Lagom architectes

This is an example of a large contemporary home office in Paris with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat

Peery Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Other with beige walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Comfortable and Collected

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Pacific Palisades, L.A.

Chango

Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, Art Curation & Real Estate Advisement by Chango & Co. Construction by MXA Development, Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the home tour feature in Domino Magazine

Shady Canyon

Richard Krantz Architecture Inc

Large mediterranean study room in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and brown walls.

Skyview - Luxury Staging

BA Staging & Interiors

Large contemporary home office in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Harborside

Inside Stories

Mid-Century Modern and Eclectic Home Office, Photo by Susie Brenner Photography
Photo of a large midcentury study room in Denver with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

English Countryside Manor

Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.

Dayna Flory Interiors Martin Vecchio Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Detroit with a built-in desk, black walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hudson Valley Residence

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Project for: BWA
Inspiration for a large modern study room in New York with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Modern Bohemian Remodel

KH Home Design and Furnishings

A neutral office composes this wonderful office design. Blacks, whites and beige set the tone for a light, bright, and airy home office perfect for those who work for home or those who just need space to study. A custom built in serves the purpose for both function with an abundance of storage on top and below but also is aesthetically pleasing. Inspirational quotes line the walls and fill in the built in for added decor. A pop of green and the area rug from Urban Outfitters gives this space the modern bohemian vibe.

Large Home Office Design Ideas

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.