Mid-sized country home office in Nashville with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Executive Home Office in Plymouth, MA

CC Woodcrafters of New England

Chuck Pappas
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and no fireplace.

Oakland Computer Desk

The Cotswold Company

Photo of a mid-sized country study room in Other with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

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TimberRidge Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

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.

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.

Closet Desks

MC Design LLC

If clutter drives you crazy you should absolutely consider incorporating a hidden closet desk (or two) into your home. In this office, we converted two double closets into two individual hidden work zones so that when the doors close at the end of the day, the main office remains looking neat

Victorian Renovation

Hillside Manor Decor

Victorian Home + Office Renovation
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, pink floor and wallpaper.

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.

Coveted journey

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Chicago with a library, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

#CaliModCustom

Alma Homes

Melissa Oholendt
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern home office in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Montgomery Whole House Renovation

Legacy Builders Group

Kyle Cannon
Mid-sized transitional study room in Cincinnati with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Family Retreat

BANDD DESIGN

Rich colors, minimalist lines, and plenty of natural materials were implemented to this Austin home. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/dripping-springs-family-retreat/

Traditional Persian Rugs

Nain Trading LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Phoenix with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Eclectic & Colorful, Greensboro, NC

Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style

Mid-sized transitional home office in Other with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Home Office Redesign

The Rath Project LLC

We took a pass through room without purpose and turned it into a vibrant, functional, high design office that works well for the entire family. Wrap around shelving, inspired by mid century designs, gave the room loads of personality and storage for both husband and wife, and their 2 year old son. While children's books, crafting tools and educational supplies are stored on the easy-access lower shelves, work materials and reference books are stored on the top shelves. A room-wide desk provides an ample side by side work space for both professionals to share comfortably.

Home Office With Custom Built Ins

Southern Closet Systems Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Orange County with a library, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and grey walls.

Atherton Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in San Francisco with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

North Andover Renovation

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Kath & Keith Photography
Mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, grey walls and no fireplace.

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.