RVP Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern home office in Cincinnati with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

My House

Design Soda

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

A Bespoke Bedroom With Home Office Furniture By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Our brief was to design, create and install bespoke, handmade bedroom storage solutions and home office furniture, in two children's bedrooms in a Sevenoaks family home. As parents, the homeowners wanted to create a calm and serene space in which their sons could do their studies, and provide a quiet place to concentrate away from the distractions and disruptions of family life.

Cottage en bord de mer

HIC ET NUNC INTÉRIEURS

Rénovation complète et décoration d'un cottage de bord de mer avec sa maison d'amis en toit de chaume. Les maîtres d'ouvrage souhaitaient une maison secondaire familiale chaleureuse et facile à vivre, avec une identité campagne et bord de mer, cultivant l'authenticité au travers de matériaux nobles.

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Laurence Dassonville - Création d'intérieurs

Mid-sized scandinavian study room in Marseille with green walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Federal Colonial Reinterpreted

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
Mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Willow Bend Complete Renovation

Amy Guess, Allied ASID

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Dallas with a library, grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Our Recent Work

House of Chantil

Mid-sized traditional home office in DC Metro with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Darien-Sunswyck

LTW Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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.

Traditional Home Office

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Green Lane Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Tom Crane Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Philadelphia with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a stone fireplace surround.

Germantown Custom Home

David Clark Construction, LLC

Troy Glasgow
Mid-sized traditional study room in Nashville with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Poway Tudor

Dixieline Lumber & Home Centers

Custom Tudor in the Heart of Poway. Andersen E Series Clad. Windows add warmth, as well as the Mahogany Interior doors
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in San Diego with a library, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

McElheny Lezcano Residence

Anker Custom Homes

The VSI Group
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Atlanta with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Library | Asian Contemporary

The Color Whisperer

Charles Metivier Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Los Angeles with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

As Seen in Redbook - Cape Cod Inspired

Viscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi Elson

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in San Francisco with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Flower Mound

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

North Tampa

Gage-Martin Interiors

Mid-sized transitional study room in Tampa with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Mid-sized Home Office Design Ideas with a Standard 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.