This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with black walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

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Yama Architecture

custom office, bruce damonte® photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home office in San Francisco with a built-in desk, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Library Cedar Park

Matterhorn Development Co.

Built in bookshelves with LED and dry bar
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Austin with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Carlton Home

Dream Coast Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Beverly Hills Post and Beam Mid-Century

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white walls and beige floor.

Royal

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Home Office/Study
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

3350 Serra Road

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern Home Office by Burdge Architects and Associates in Malibu, CA. Berlyn Photography
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a freestanding desk, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Inndale Drive

FBC Remodel

The barrel arch carries the curve on the fireplace into the office area, completing the movement. ©Finished Basement Company.
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Two Creeks

KA DesignWorks

David Marlow Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige walls and brown floor.

Wedderburn Cottage

User

Will Scott Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home office in London with brown walls, concrete floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Boulder Condo

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photography by David Lauer
Mid-sized modern home office in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Hendricks Park Design + Build

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography
Mid-sized modern study room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Palm Beach Office

Interiors by SBI

Office
This is an example of a mid-sized modern home office in Miami with grey walls, laminate floors, grey floor, a ribbon fireplace and a built-in desk.

Beverly Hills Post and Beam Mid-Century

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Brook Bay

Sundberg Kennedy Ly-Au Young Architects

Photo Credit: Benjamin Benschneider
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a built-in desk.

Des Moines, IA - Remodel

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home studio in Other with black walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Classic Executive Office

Dwell Design Co

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Upscale Comfort

Parkyn Design

A contemporary and comfortable home office space.
Mid-sized contemporary home office in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Contemporary overlooking Golf course

M2 Design Group

Moroccan inspired office. Beautiful slab fireplace anchors this space. Custom made leather desk, custom chairs, agate tables, and Moroccan lantern lights finish out the space. Charles Lauersdorf Realty Pro Shots

Modern Praire - Bostwick Lake

Berghuis Construction LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Grand Rapids with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Mid-sized Home Office Design Ideas with a Ribbon Fireplace

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.