Inspiration for a large country study room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is an example of a large midcentury home office in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, a library and a two-sided fireplace.

Library

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

Large contemporary home office in Other with a library, beige walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Grenata Homework Room

Grace Thomas Designs

Meaux Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Re/Max Office Renovation

Tailored Interior Inc

This beautiful office space was renovated to create a warm, modern, and sleek environment. The colour palette used here is black and white with accents of red. Another was accents were applied is by the artificial plants. These plants give life to the space and compliment the present colour scheme. Polished surfaces and finishes were used to create a modern, sleek look.

Fairfield County Master Bedroom

MJP Studios- Decorative paintings & murals

Design ideas for a large home office in Bridgeport with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Bloomfield Hills II renovation

Tutto Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Detroit with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Project 140 by R-NET Custom Homes

R-NET Custom Homes

Cozy office with an indoor-outdoor space. Large glass window with beautiful view. Stone fireplace and build in television.
Photo of a large country study room in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Contemporary Library

The Nielsen Group Inc

Zecchini Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary home office in Detroit with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

2774

Pamela Foster & Associates, Inc.

This is a good photo of the space designed for the printer, which pulls out, but can be closed up when not in use. Pamela Foster
Large traditional study room in Atlanta with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor and a corner fireplace.

Crestmoor Residential Project #1

Eve's Creations

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Denver with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Preston Hollow - Transitional

Bella Custom Homes, Inc.

Library
This is an example of a large transitional home office in Dallas with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Beverly Hills Residence

lauri morrison studio

Photo of a large transitional home office in Los Angeles with a library, green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Elegant Traditional Brownstone

Apex Wood Floors

Large traditional study room in Chicago with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Executive Home Office

CC Woodcrafters of New England

Photo of a large traditional home office in Providence with a standard fireplace, medium hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, a library and beige walls.

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.

Tivoli Office Collection

ITALIA FURNITURE

Small desk with a bookcase on each side.
Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Atlanta with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Modern Home Office

Large modern home office in Other with a library, white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Cherry Wood Study for Philadelphia Magazine's Design Home, Blue Bell PA

Tague Design Showroom

Tague Design Showroom & Jay Greene Photography
Photo of a large traditional home office in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown walls and a tile fireplace surround.

River Run

Esslinger Design Company

The bones were great (architectural details and bold color choice) so all it took was the right furniture and finishing touches to make it a functional and beautiful home office.

All Fireplaces 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.