Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.

This is an example of a large home office in Boston with a library, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Peter Rymwid
Photo of a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

The Naples Exclusive Home Office

Martini Interiors

The Napoli, chic sea view bespoke studio is a real home office. The back of the desk is lacquered in two-tone grey with silver details, such as the double hinged door, the area with the fireplace and the mirror. The desk is made in walnut and has the silver forged details with handmade carvings. Leather armchair and guest chair complete the ambiance. Martini Interiors bespoke furnishings are handmade with the most prestigious materials. Come and touch them firsthand in our Verona design studio.

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.

Lindsey Contant Interior Design

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
Large transitional home office in Atlanta with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Beverly Hills Estate

Mark Wryan Design

This is an example of a large traditional home office in Los Angeles with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Pond View

James Michael Howard

Large modern study room in Bridgeport with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Fireplace featuring Weston Cream Natural Stone Veneer

Semco Outdoor

Photo credits: 2A Marketing Kansas City, Missouri
Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in Chicago with beige walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and dark hardwood floors.

New York

Decor&You - Connecticut

This is an example of a large modern home office in Bridgeport with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Interior Stone

Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors

Large modern study room in Phoenix with grey walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Walter Durham House Renovation

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Tom Crane Interior Designer: Meadowbank Designs, Wayne, PA
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

rénovation chalet madrier

Thedition - Nicolas Baleydier

brian béduchaud
This is an example of a large scandinavian home office in Lyon with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Maroney LA Remodeling house Office

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
Inspiration for a large contemporary home office in Los Angeles with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

Study

Catlin Design

Pecky and clear cypress wood walls, moldings, and arched beam ceiling is the feature of the study. Custom designed cypress cabinetry was built to complement the interior architectural details

Library

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

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

Study

Milton Development

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

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.

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Large country study room in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

New Cullasaja Home

Black Rock Design | Build

Inspiration for a large transitional craft room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

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.