A dark office in the center of the house was turned into this cozy library. We opened the space up to the living room by adding another large archway. The custom bookshelves have beadboard backing to match original boarding we found in the house.. The library lamps are from Rejuvenation.

Coronado Country Club

Bungalow 56

Samantha Goh Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in San Diego with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Sympathetic Addition | Washington, Crossing, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Photography by Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Riverside Charmer

Eileen Deschapelles Interior Design

Photographer, Jane Beiles
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in New York with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Coastal with French Chateau Characteristics

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Detroit with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Long Island House - Home Office

Indecor Professional Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary home office in New York with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Our Completed Projects

McMorrow Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Chicago with a library, green walls and a freestanding desk.

Home Library in Preston

Green Isle

We turned a junk-room at the rear of Irene's Preston home into a beautiful quiet-room/study/den//home office.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in Melbourne with a library.

Listed Victorian Terrace in Kensington

Russell Taylor Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in London with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cali Vinyl Longboards Seaboard Oak | Matt & Natalie

Cali Floors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Dallas with a library, beige walls, vinyl floors and a freestanding desk.

Media Cabinetry | Prime Design Cabinetry LLC | Dallas, TX

Prime Design Cabinetry LLC

Built-in corner cabinetry. Adjustable shelving, lower storage. Add plenty of function to a home office, library, or family room.
Mid-sized transitional home office in Dallas with a library.

Blackberry Hill

M. Designs Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean home office in San Francisco with a library, blue walls and a freestanding desk.

Homey Project

Blue Copper Design

Bright white home office space
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home office in Phoenix with a library, white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Cottage Home in Cool Tones

Doors For Builders Inc

French style entry doors for home office space. Clear glass, and dark finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in Chicago with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Custom Home Office & Wet Bar

ABLAZE Design Group (ABL)

Furla Studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Chicago with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and beige floor.

Midcentury Home Office

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home office in San Francisco with a library, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Traditional Home

Aspen White Star, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country home office in Denver with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Built Ins -- Drewlaine Drive

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Custom library with floor to ceiling fully adjustable shelving, raised panel cabinetry, french doors, egg and dart molding with shadow line for up lighting, gas fireplace with stone surround. Photo by; Jason Jasienowski

Our Work

TT Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Indianapolis with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Calistoga Barn

Paul Kelley Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized country home office in San Francisco with brown walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace, a library and grey floor.

Mid-sized Home Office Design Ideas with a Library

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.