An estate home just wouldn't be complete without a library. In this stylish working library, we combined priceless personal treasures that belong to our client, such as the desk, credenza and attorney's bookcase. Beaded panels above each built-in bookcase holds gorgeous hammered silver picture lights. The fireplace is adorned with white split face stacked quartz and an artistic silver firescreen. To add a contemporary touch, the articulating pendant fixture adds a modern sparkle that sets the room apart. All of this is anchored by a beautiful handknotted oushak rug that sits atop custom color stained hardwood floors. Design by: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo by: Stephen Karlisch

Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights

Ingui Architecture

Large traditional home office in New York with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Интерьеры старинного дома 3200 кв метров в Австрии

ЛВА-Интерьер

Авторы проекта: Анна Карпова, Оксана Барсукова, Дмитрий Кулиш Кабинет
Large traditional study room in Moscow with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Dive Into Luxury

Kritsonis Lindor

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

Libraries and Offices

Eagle Luxury Properties

A Scottsdale home office with a custom wooden ceiling and built in office shelving for a traditional aesthetic.
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Phoenix with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Tahoe Vista Lakeview

Loverde Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large country study room in Sacramento with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Spanish Mediterranean

Bella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling

2 PAIGEBROOKE WESTLAKE, TEXAS 76262 Live like Spanish royalty in our most realized Mediterranean villa ever. Brilliantly designed entertainment wings: open living-dining-kitchen suite on the north, game room and home theatre on the east, quiet conversation in the library and hidden parlor on the south, all surrounding a landscaped courtyard. Studding luxury in the west wing master suite. Children's bedrooms upstairs share dedicated homework room. Experience the sensation of living beautifully at this authentic Mediterranean villa in Westlake! - See more at: http://www.livingbellavita.com/southlake/westlake-model-home

Glen Oaks Transitional Remodel

R. Cartwright Design

A pair of art deco style arm chairs, upholstered in gray velvet sit in the bay window. A pleated brass lamp adorns a white wash finished round side table. Heidi Zeiger

Stonebrook

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior design by Jessica Koltun Home. This stunning home with an open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, Chef's kitchen and hidden pantry. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, marble tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

WAYFAIR ROOMOVER w/ Ashley Monroe

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Writer's room designed for singer/songwriter Ashley Monroe and featured on the Wayfair.com website. Photos: Northman Creative
Design ideas for a large eclectic home studio in Nashville with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Vincere, Ltd.

Vincere converted this empty loft into a work/live space. Drawing from the richness of the old brick walls, this workspace combines a vintage marble fireplace, a large scale custom walnut desk, a modern daybed and traditional bookcases creating a comfortable and inviting eclectic environment.

Gorgeous Grasscloth!!

Paper Moon Painting

Fabulous home office with walls covered in dark blue grasscloth. Photo by Matthew Niemann
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Austin with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Mid-century Office

Claudia Ludwig Design

The client’s brief was to create a mid-century themed office in a Grade II listed building in the City of London. Apart from fully redecorating the space with a new colour scheme, carpet, lighting and window dressing, we sourced mid-century design classics for our client and designed a bespoke freestanding wardrobe. In the client’s own words “it is a room to be enjoyed, and I do so on a daily basis, with the prospect of working within such a pleasant space providing an active incentive to make the trip to the office! All your choices -paint, colour, furniture and lighting fit seamlessly together.”

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Library
Photo of a large transitional home office in Chicago with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Lauren Kay Sims Lakehouse - Organic Modern Desk

Urbanology Designs

This office was designed for a creative professional. The desk and chair are situated to absorb breathtaking views of the lake, and modern light fixtures, sculptural desk and chair, and a minimal but dramatic full-length floor mirror all set the stage for inspiration, creativity, and productivity. A chaise lounge, and shelving for books and papers provide functionality as well as opportunity for relaxation.

Formal Library/Study

George Loch

George Loch
This is an example of a large traditional home office in Other with a library, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, green walls and a standard fireplace.

Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House

Logic Integration

This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos

Molding

BuiltByBeer

Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Gladwyne

Patricia Gorman Associates, Inc.

Large contemporary study room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Reeds Lake English Tudor Revival

Jennifer Butler Design

Bill Lindhout Photography For the study, the homeowner's asked for a place to work and relax. Original art and antique decorative andirons from the homeowner's extensive collection relate to the golden brass hardware on the X-legs and the stately character of the campaign desk that they had asked for. The diamond grill pattern of the windows contributes to the undeniable tudor revival style of the home's design. A marble fireplace surround, the light walnut finish of the desk, and personal items including the rug, chair and ottoman add to the inviting mood of this room for study.

Large Home Office Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace

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.