Inspiration for a midcentury study room in Nagoya with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Loft style open office. Older Halogen lights from a retail store were rewired for LED bulbs. Cork floor has heavy rubber underlay for sound control. Bookshelves by IKEA.

Living Room with Floating Desk & Inset Shelving

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

A mid-century modern living space, featuring a floating desk workspace, inset wall cabinets with glass shelves and a stylish walnut surround.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Reclaimed Oak Wide Plank & Chevron Pattern

KB's Hardwood Floors

This is an example of a small midcentury study room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Studio Line Office

Greenington LLC

The Studio Line Office Collection is crafted in exotic bamboo with the character, beauty, and strength of a truly; one-of-a-kind tropical hardwood accented with industrial supports in black powder coat steel. Select from the stylish writing desk, generous book shelf or leaning shelf. The Studio Line Office Collection makes it easy for you to promote sustainability in a lovely, classic and functional way in your home.

Rosedale House

Alloy Homes Incorporated

The workstation alcove features a built-in bookcase with cantilevered desk surface. The gap between desk and wall allows the draperies to be drawn across the entire adjacent window for privacy. There's a passthrough into the adjacent Living Room to allow for a streetscape view while sitting at the desk.

Frank Lloyd style in Lafayette

Janze Company Staging and Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury study room in San Francisco with brown walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, beige floor and no fireplace.

Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Photo of a large midcentury study room in Austin with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Mid Century Modern Office

W Haus of Design

This is an example of a midcentury home office in Grand Rapids.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

This is an example of an expansive midcentury home office in Milwaukee with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Sierra Madre House

Lechman Testa & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Mid-Centruy Style Library

Susan Tully Interiors

With a large collection of books and an avid interest in American history, this client contacted TULLY&KLAS to design a library to house his book collection and space to read and research. As we do with many of our projects, we love to incorporate imagery and influences from our travels around the world. We had just returned from a trip to Ireland where we visited the library at Trinity College in Dublin which became the inspiration for the multi-tiered bookshelves in this 20 foot ceiling space. We like to think of the design aesthetic as mid-century modern meets Irish library. The double height ceilings are finished in teak and ebonized mahogany, the marble floors have radiant heat to keep things warm in the winter, and there is an elevator to access the basement which has a large table for looking at old maps and building plans. To make this space private yet accessible to the main house, the entrance is just off the terrace from the main house. A perfect place to get away but still stay connected.

Mid-Century Home Office

User

A vintage teak desk is the focal point in this home office. It was re-incarnated from a credenza - the centre portion, countertop and front legs were removed; it was painted white except the drawers; new stainless steel drawer pulls and new laminate countertop were installed. Accents include: black and white wallpaper, hide rug, Aeron task chair, teak vintage furniture. Photography by Sharyn Kastelic, Toronto Canada

Lanai

User

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

INDUSTRIAL ECLECTIC OFFICE SPACE

Kate Riney Interiors

Roberto Garcia Photography
This is an example of a midcentury home office in St Louis.

廊下にある書斎コーナー

Sデザイン設計一級建築士事務所

Midcentury home office in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

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Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Other.

Soma Grand, SF

meisdesign

closet turned into desk/office area. custom walnut shelves and desk.
This is an example of a small midcentury home office in San Francisco with a built-in desk, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Lincoln

Acorn Deck House Company

With a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.

Denver Mid-Century Remodel

Story Renovations

This is an example of a midcentury home office in Denver.

Midcentury Brown Home Office Design Ideas

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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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.