Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Fireplaces

Neuhoff Custom Builders

Living Room with custom build-in bookcases and fireplace.
Mid-sized traditional study room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Columbine Project

Chase Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home studio in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Lime Street Town House

Pauli & Uribe Architects

Lime Street Man Land
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Architecture and Design

K. N. Crowder

A place you want to sit down and work in. Crowder Round Track adds elegance and privacy to this home work space in a Stars Lottery show home located in Calgary, Alberta.

European Allure - Victoria Fraserview

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Vancouver with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Export Home Office

Dena Caron Interiors

We Painted the existing tile around the fireplace to look like marble and painted the mantel to be a darker warmer wood tone. We also painted the existing built in bookcase a dark gray for a fresh look.

Assorted Homes

Casaplex, LLC

Very hip home office with a display above the fireplace and custom book shelves.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in DC Metro with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a tile fireplace surround.

Elko Summit Rustic Modern

Braemar Construction

Mid-sized country study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

After Photos

Design Comes Natural

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Concord Country House

Patrick Ahearn Architect

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

Living/Study

Ashley Meier Design, LLC

Photo credit: ©Alyssa Rosenheck
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office in Historical Houston Home

The Staging Team

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home studio in Houston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a tile fireplace surround.

Fulham London House Remodel

Adrian-handyman

Renovated London Fulham house with dark wood flooring with wenge study desk. Replastered walls with LED lighting.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a tile fireplace surround.

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.

Western Ranch

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Craftsman Style

Kent Key Custom Homes

Briley Garrett
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

A Bespoke Bedroom With Home Office Furniture By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Willis Point

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Vancouver with beige walls, carpet, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Home Office/Library Expansion

The Remodel Group

A built in wall of books and built in desk create a private space to focus and get work done!
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Portland with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Mid-sized Home Office Design Ideas with a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.