Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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.

Eclectic Glam

City Homes, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Minneapolis with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown 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.

Lake Norman

Lauren Nicole Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Washington Crossing, PA

AJ Margulis Interiors

A custom home design from the plans to the accessories. This home office is located at the front of the house and the client works hard on her computer but wanted the space to still feel feminine. Using soft greiges and blues, with the addition of wallpaper and gorgeous drapery panels we achieved a clean but lush space.

Waban Street

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Huntersville Home Office for Two

Collaborative Interior Design

View of the office from the front door entry hall. - Sandy Kritziinger
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

View of home office. Photo by Spacecrafting photography.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding 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.

Arizona Lighting Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Aberdeen (Preston Hollow)

Nixon Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Serenity

Sun West Custom Homes LLC

Bright modern study with floor to ceiling glass.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Las Vegas with a freestanding desk, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Stoney Creek Basement Bathroom/Office

Hadley-Irvine General Contracting LTD

Mid-sized transitional craft room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

The Skylight Place

Mid-sized traditional study room in San Francisco with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Sarissa Drive 2016 Parade Home

Dombeck Custom Cabinets, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

LOHI CONDO

Dado Interior Design

Location: Denver, CO, USA THE CHALLENGE: Transform an outdated, uninspired condo into a unique, forward thinking home, while dealing with a limited capacity to remodel due to the buildings’ high-rise architectural restrictions. THE SOLUTION: Warm wood clad walls were added throughout the home, creating architectural interest, as well as a sense of unity. Soft, textured furnishing was selected to elevate the home’s sophistication, while attention to layout and detail ensures its functionality. Dado Interior Design DAVID LAUER PHOTOGRAPHY

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.

Transitional Home Office

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Purdue Perfection

Robert Elliott Custom Homes

Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio Robert Elliott Custom Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Mid-sized Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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.