Design ideas for a large traditional home office in New York with a library, pink walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

Productivity of the home office is truly done in style in this home office space.
Photo of a large traditional study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Tanglewood

M the Builders

Design ideas for a large traditional craft room in Dallas with light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, grey walls and no fireplace.

Vibrant Santa Monica Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Bret Gum for Romantic Homes
Photo of a large traditional home office in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Katie Alice Summerhouse

Scotts of Thrapston Limited

Photo of a large traditional home office in Other.

Renovations and decorating inside a 160 year old flour mill.

Interiors by T Marie

Photo of a large traditional study room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Chiswick Town House

Yorick Bespoke Furniture

Kerem Yoruk
This is an example of a large traditional study room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Forest Hill

Palmerston Design Consultants

Stephani Buchman
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

BRIGHTON

Frenchitecture

Photo of a large traditional study room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design Erika Bierman Photography
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Grain & Groove

Inspiration for a large traditional home studio in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Country Living

Modern Kitchen Design

Becca Feauto
Photo of a large traditional home office in Other with grey walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Interior Design

Dream Design by Susan, LLC

Susan Schiller
Photo of a large traditional home office in Milwaukee with carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

UPPER EAST SIDE PENTHOUSE

Ursallie Smith

Photography by Anne Ruthmann
This is an example of a large traditional study room in New York with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

男前な趣味の部屋

株式会社いそざきや

Photo of a large traditional craft room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, black floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Germantown Day Spa

Hibbs Construction Co. LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

Productivity of the home office is truly done in style in this home office space.
This is an example of a large traditional study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Eldorado: Interior Design

Canaima Design

Photo of a large traditional home studio in Houston with green walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Chiswick Town House

Yorick Bespoke Furniture

Kerem Yoruk
Design ideas for a large traditional study room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Large Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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.