Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Other with dark hardwood floors and wood walls.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor, coffered and wood walls.

Home Office

Laurie Mattson Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, coffered and wood walls.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Genius, smooth operating, space saving furniture that seamlessly transforms from desk, to shelving, to murphy bed without having to move much of anything and allows this room to change from guest room to a home office in a snap. The original wood ceiling, curved feature wall, and windows were all restored back to their original condition.

Рабочий кабинет

Александр Казаченко | Do Buro

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Moscow with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Projet Arnaud - Aménagement et décoration d'un appartement de 120 m2

Agence CJ

Création d'un espace bureau dans le séjour avec un meuble sur mesure pour ranger tout le hifi sour la TV. Niches sur mesure en bois avec le fond peint en couleur. choix du mobilier, des couleurs, des luminaires et du mobilier.

Working From Home Office

Joanna Baruk Design Studio Ltd.

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

Rénovation totale d'un 70m²

POËSIS STUDIO

Zoom sur le bureau sur-mesure. Il se compose d'un plan en chêne teinté avec son tiroir intégré. Le revêtement mural en tasseaux ajoute du reliefs. L'étagère bibliothèque et les rangements hauts permettent de stocker les papiers et outils de travail.

Wings Neck Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style home office in Boston with a library, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, wallpaper and wood walls.

Lakeside Modern Marvel

Duke Homes, Inc.

The home office features a focal wall that adds dimensional interest to the room.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern home office in Indianapolis with grey walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wood walls.

Old Campbell Lake House

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Little Rock with black walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, coffered and wood walls.

Virginia St Townhome

Fratelli Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Houston with a library, blue walls, marble floors, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

Rustic Home Office

Photo of a mid-sized country home office in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wood walls.

Custom Home Addition / Extension

Captivating Construction Group

Custom Interior Home Addition / Extension in Millstone, New Jersey.
Mid-sized traditional home office in New York with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, coffered and wood walls.

Full Home -Transitional Refresh

Twilly and Fig

Industrial meets cozy; this home office features a wood and iron A-frame desk, grey leather chairs, plush kidney pillows, and a light grey abstract ottoman. The grey motorized roman shades and neutral, round Greek key-patterned area rug add depth and visual interest against the wood floor and paneled walls.

Seventh Green

Sage Designs

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.

Unlock Your Mind

House of L

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Cleveland with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper and wood walls.

"Study Hut"

Cultivation Design

"study hut"
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home office with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Transitional Home with Ocean Views

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style study room in Other with carpet, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Mount Baker Historic Craftsman

Board & Vellum

Photography by Miranda Estes
Mid-sized arts and crafts study room in Seattle with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and wood walls.

Mid-sized Home Office Design Ideas with Wood Walls

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.