Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Austin with a library, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Other with a library, beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Evanston Home | Konstant Architecture + Home

Kathleen Virginia Photography

Evanston home designed by: Konstant Architecture + Home Photographed by Kathleen Virginia Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in Chicago with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Central Park Deco

Randall Architects

Photo: Amy Braswell Furniture & Window Treatments: Joanna Frank, I.D.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Chicago with a library, brown walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Estate Home

Guest Interiors, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Charlotte with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Hampton

Walker Home Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style home office in Salt Lake City with a library, beige walls and carpet.

Brentwood Traditional Library Renovation

Weinberg Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in San Francisco with a library, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

San Francisco Moody Study

Atelier Oleana

We created this stunning moody library lounge inspired by the client's love of British Cigar Rooms. We used pattern, texture and moody hues to bring out the feel of the library and used the gorgeous Tom Dixon lamp, Restoration Hardware contemporary writing desk, client's gorgeous folk indian painting, and custom cabinetry to give the library/study a very modern yet classical feel!

Custom Cherry Library

Howell Enterprises

Fully custom built cherry home library. Complete with rolling ladder, pullout drawer for printer, and added lighting.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Austin with a library.

Den

Craftsmith Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style home office in Seattle with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Not a Modern Farmhouse

Reynolds Architecture- Design & Construction

Mid-sized country home office in Chicago with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Luxe Office + Family Room

Kimberley Kay Interiors

This is a take on a modern traditional office that has the bold green historical colors for a gentlemen's office, but with a modern and vibrant spin on things. These custom built-ins and matte brass finishes on the cabinet details add to the luxe and old world feel.

Lifestyle Images

Maitland-Smith

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Charlotte with a library, beige walls and a freestanding desk.

Downtown Luxury Condo

Newgard Custom Homes

Library
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Chicago with a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Portfolio

Kintz Cabinets-Custom Woodworking

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Orange County with a library, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Rolling Hills Library

Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.

Doug Hamilton Photography
Mid-sized asian home office in Orlando with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Newton 1

Interior Transformations

Mid-sized transitional home office in Boston with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Interior Remodel - Westwood, CA

DYM Builders Group, Inc.

Our new construction boasts a spacious office room with white cabinetry, giving it a clean and professional look. Accompanied by a beautiful hardwood table, you'll have the perfect space to work on any project at home. The light hardwood flooring adds a touch of elegance to this modern design. And let's not forget about the stunning bathroom. With white textured walls and a niche, the shower is a statement piece that complements the white cabinetry.

The Jonathan Club

Interiors By Patrick

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with a library, vinyl floors, no fireplace, beige floor and recessed.

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.