Photo of a large contemporary study room in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Mashpee Shingle Style

ArchiPlicity, LLC

Katherine Jackson Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Alameda Residence

Christian Rice Architects, Inc.

Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

Serene and Bright White and Blue Home Office

My Bespoke Room

Design ideas for a large scandinavian home office in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Posh Farmhouse - From Conception to Completion

RSZ Design Development

Home Office
Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Boudoir contemporain

RénoDéco etc.

designer Lyne Brunet
Design ideas for a large modern home office in Montreal with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

OASIS- Luxury Staging

BA Staging & Interiors

This beautiful Westport home staged by BA Staging & Interiors is almost 9,000 square feet and features fabulous, modern-farmhouse architecture. Our staging selection was carefully chosen based on the architecture and location of the property, so that this home can really shine.

Shuffling The Decks

Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Enclave

Bita Interior Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in San Diego with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19

J & V Painting

Design ideas for a large eclectic home office in Dallas with a library, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and beige walls.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Large transitional study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Manasota Key, FL

Cabinet Design Studio

Photo of a large traditional home office in Tampa with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Rustic Meets Texas Modern by John Siemering Homes Austin TX

John Siemering Homes

John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Austin with blue walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Home Office

This is an example of a large transitional study room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

St Henry Family Home

Springhouse Architects, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary home office in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

BallenIsles

Krista + Home

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Miami with grey walls, a freestanding desk, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Moraga Home Office

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

In order to provide maximum space in tight quarters, a custom white lacquered cabinet was designed for functionality in mind while providing a chic feel to compliment the white lacquer desk with gold accents for this mother returning to the work place. Kimberley Harrison Interiors custom desk and cabinet. Photo by Scott Hargis.

Downtown Loft

Stephen Wang + Associates Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Amesbury

Hill Construction Services

Photo of a large traditional study room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Vicente Burin Architects

Photographed by: Vic Gubinski Interiors By: Heike Hein Home
Design ideas for a large country study room in New York with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige walls and no fireplace.

Large Home Office Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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.