First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Hilltop Residence - Home Office

Design Directives, LLC

Beautiful executive office with wood ceiling, stone fireplace, built-in cabinets and floating desk. Visionart TV in Fireplace. Cabinets are redwood burl and desk is Mahogany. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

House To Home

Esslinger Design Company

Photo of a large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, a built-in desk and grey floor.

The Black Pearl / home office

Soaring Eagle Homes

Photography by Steven Paul
This is an example of a large transitional home office in Portland with a library, beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Photo of a large contemporary study room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Built-Ins

Odyssey Woodworks

Large traditional study room in Charleston with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Bookcases, Rockville, MD

Jed Dinger Design

Jed Dinger
Large transitional home office in DC Metro with a library, blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Traditional Home Office

This is an example of a large traditional home office in Phoenix with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

DOWNTOWN LIVNG 2

Steel Feather Interiors & SHOPsteelfeathers

Design ideas for a large eclectic home studio in Austin with blue walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Bluebird Studios

Soundproof San Diego

Acoustic panels, surface-mounted outlets, and a variety of audio equipment. The techniques used in this project require that there be as few holes as possible in the drywall and the smallest workable size.

Southwestern American Indian Design

Nizhoni Ranch Gallery

Photographer Robin Stancliff, Tucson Arizona
Design ideas for a large study room in Phoenix with carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

Bookcase Wall Hidden Door

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Cleverly disguised door is hidden among the book shelves revealing a secret home office.
Design ideas for a large traditional home office in Other with a library, beige walls, carpet and beige floor.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Home Office
Design ideas for a large study room in Other with yellow walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Long Lake Shores Drive | 2018 Detroit Home Design Award Winner

Heller & Associates

Just off the kitchen, this small, well organized home office constructed in 2015 for a West Bloomfield family gets the job done. Teak cabinetry in a Dark Chocolate finish from Tafisa keeps supplies organized and out of sight. The upper doors have no handles, keeping the look sleek. Lower cabinets feature slim line silver pulls. Task lighting mounted under the upper cabinets illuminates the Calacatta quartzite counters to provide a bright, easy to use desk surface. The ‘L’ shaped counter continues down the window wall to provide plenty of room for the family to pay bills or do homework. A linen covered tack board offers a handy place to display important memos and treasured memorabilia.

2016 Parade of Homes with Cascade West Development

User

Large transitional study room in Portland with a freestanding desk, grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Misc Areas

Closet & Storage Concepts - Franklin

Design ideas for a large traditional craft room in Orange County with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and white floor.

Chic Boutique

Architexture Group

Large modern home studio in New York with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Kirkland 110th Street House

Sturman Architects

This modern northwest contemporary house was a speculative venture that was one of two side by side homes. The project maximized the views by creating a side entry allowing full windows from all rooms. The stucco, wood and stone veneer exterior creates a modern northwest character. The open floor plans allow for flexible circulation and continuous views from room to room.

Winnetka Residence 1

Handman Berry Interior Design

Anthony Tahlier
Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Chicago with carpet, brown walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Custom Color Home Office

Creative Storage

The perfect combination of functional office and decorative cabinetry. The soft gray is a serene palette for a working environment. Two work surfaces allow multiple people to work at the same time if desired. Every nook and cranny is utilized for a functional use.

Large Home Office Design Ideas with Carpet

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.