Sitting Room built-in desk area with warm walnut top and taupe painted inset cabinets. View of mudroom beyond.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white walls, a built-in desk, timber and wood walls.

Modern Eclectic Office

Gina Sims Designs

Cati Teague Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic study room in Atlanta with a built-in desk, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Greenlake Remodel: Home Office

Kimberlee Marie Interiors

When our client came to us, she was stumped with how to turn her small living room into a cozy, useable family room. The living room and dining room blended together in a long and skinny open concept floor plan. It was difficult for our client to find furniture that fit the space well. It also left an awkward space between the living and dining areas that she didn’t know what to do with. She also needed help reimagining her office, which is situated right off the entry. She needed an eye-catching yet functional space to work from home. In the living room, we reimagined the fireplace surround and added built-ins so she and her family could store their large record collection, games, and books. We did a custom sofa to ensure it fits the space and maximized the seating. We added texture and pattern through accessories and balanced the sofa with two warm leather chairs. We updated the dining room furniture and added a little seating area to help connect the spaces. Now there is a permanent home for their record player and a cozy spot to curl up in when listening to music. For the office, we decided to add a pop of color, so it contrasted well with the neutral living space. The office also needed built-ins for our client’s large cookbook collection and a desk where she and her sons could rotate between work, homework, and computer games. We decided to add a bench seat to maximize space below the window and a lounge chair for additional seating. Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here https://www.kimberleemarie.com/greenlake-remodel

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Photo of 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.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The light filled home office overlooks the sunny backyard and pool area. A mid century modern desk steals the spotlight.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Banister Court Renovation

BGI Design

Mid-sized transitional home office in Dallas with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Groton Transitional Home Office

Denyne Designs

This dual home office has a modern aesthetic with flair. The clean lines of the recessed panel cabinetry contrast with the crown molding and open upper shelving. Simple, nature-inspired décor and accents are offset by brilliant yellow desk chairs and grounded by a contemporary area rug.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Mid-sized industrial home office in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

28th Street

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

The home office highlights the clients' bold, yet subtle style. Interior Designer: Amanda Teal Photographer: John Merkl
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

His Home Office

IMPACT design Resources

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

Wellington

Milieu

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Gillespie Park

Cairn

Peter Landers
Mid-sized transitional home office in London with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Coastal Cottage

ADŌR Homes

Shaker style cabinets with ovolo sticking, revere pewter (BM), custom stain on oak top), hardware is satin brass from Metek Image by @Spacecrafting
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style study room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Award-Winning Library

Natasha Habermann Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in New York with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Ashton Woods Home Offices

Ashton Woods

A nook with a comfortable, sophisticated daybed in your study gives you a place to get inspiration and also doubles as a guest room. See in Bluffview, a Dallas community.

Highland Park Continental

J Wilson Fuqua & Associates Architects

The small green library provides a cozy, homey space to read and relax.
Mid-sized traditional home office in Dallas with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Traditional Home Office

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Library NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

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

PACIFIC STREET PENTHOUSE

STUDIO OCRA LLC

The home office was completed with carefully selected furniture to create a relaxing notch with a beautiful view.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Grand Haven Custom Home

Chirigos Designs / Design Bar

The home office is used daily for this executive who works remotely. Everything was thoughtfully designed for the needs - a drink refrigerator and file drawers are built into the wall cabinetry; various lighting options, grass cloth wallpaper, swivel chairs and a wall-mounted tv

Mid-sized Home Office Design Ideas with Medium 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.