Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean study room in Paris with pink walls, terra-cotta floors, a built-in desk and red floor.

Hopkinton Farmstead Renovation

Archambault Construction

Creamery turned into Art Studio
Mid-sized country craft room in Boston with red walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and red floor.

T&I - Rehabilitació

aplom arquitectura

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean home studio in Other with brown walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Worthington Addition 20068

J.S. Brown & Co.

An exposed salvaged wood beam, brick flooring and rustic wood trim give this home office addition the character of a space as old as the original home.

Rénovation complète d’un appartement de 56 m²

LES DECOREUSES

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Rénovation cuisine et bureau dans un appartement à Paris 17ème

Avéo Neuilly-sur-Seine

Mid-sized contemporary home office in Paris with a library, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Little Boltons Mansions

Chris Cunningham

Chris Cunningham
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Home Office

Cebula Design

Mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with green walls, a freestanding desk, carpet, red floor and no fireplace.

Office, Southwest Paradise

Videre Decor

An antique desk and chair were refurbished to better fit the space with bright orange upholstery to tie in the colors of the Homeowner's Prayer Flags. A delicate roman shade fabric created a relaxed space for work and meditation.

Library

Ryan Davis Contracting

Custom built library with a removable ladder. All units were made from maple veneered plywood with solid maple face frames. The ladder was made from cherry stock and finishing to match the cherry flooring.

440 House

Fougeron Architecture FAIA

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and red floor.

Evanston Den

Maura Braun Interior Design, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with red walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and red floor.

Bronte

Pizzale Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Mid-sized mediterranean study room in Paris with pink walls, terra-cotta floors, a built-in desk and red floor.

Winton House

Renaissance Restoration of Rochester LLC

Old porch turned into office
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Other with a library, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and red floor.

Greenwich Contemporary Transformation

GRAYSON DE VERE

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Brentwood - Sullivan Canyon

Susan Jay Design

Tom Bonner Photography
Mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with beige walls, carpet and red floor.

Hopkinton Farmstead Renovation

Archambault Construction

Creamery interior, now an Art workspace and studio
Photo of a mid-sized country craft room in Boston with red walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Berlin 2

Ewelina Makosa

photo, styling: A.Laska
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial study room in Berlin with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Mid-sized Home Office Design Ideas with Red Floor

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.