Photo of an expansive midcentury home studio in Brisbane with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Midcentury Modern Office

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Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home studio in Detroit with blue walls, cork floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Organic Architecture, Lake Life!

RSZ Design Development

Large midcentury craft room in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Highlands Eichler

Gast Architects

Open Home Office in Kitchen
Midcentury home office in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, a built-in desk, white floor, timber and panelled walls.

Jackie Tracey Malahide office

Jackie Tracey Interiors

Large midcentury home office in Dublin with white walls, laminate floors and panelled walls.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

Midcentury Prairie Expansion

12/12 Architects & Planners

The Home Office and Den includes space for 2 desks, and full-height custom-built in shelving and cabinetry units. The homeowner had previously updated their mid-century home to match their Prairie-style preferences - completing the Kitchen, Living and DIning Rooms. This project included a complete redesign of the Bedroom wing, including Master Bedroom Suite, guest Bedrooms, and 3 Baths; as well as the Office/Den and Dining Room, all to meld the mid-century exterior with expansive windows and a new Prairie-influenced interior. Large windows (existing and new to match ) let in ample daylight and views to their expansive gardens. Photography by homeowner.

Modern Ranch House

Ashby Collective

Design ideas for a midcentury home office in Austin with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and wallpaper.

Green Lanes Residence

Webber + Studio, Architects

This is an example of a midcentury home office in Austin with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam, wood and brick walls.

Mid-Century Modern's Bestseller

ARTium Design Build

Second Floor Mid-Century Modern Inspired Home Office & Library
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Ottawa with a library, multi-coloured walls, carpet, a built-in desk, no fireplace, grey floor and wood walls.

Californian Mid Century House

Oneshot Design

Photo of a large midcentury home office in San Francisco with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Silvertop

Jamie Bush & Co.

This is an example of a midcentury study room with brown walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor, no fireplace, wood and wood walls.

Office

Ke Design Collective Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Toronto with green walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

Olympus Cove

DFS Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large midcentury home office in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Jonah and Lila

AHG Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home office in New York with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch

Home Office

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Home office with coffered ceilings, built-in shelving, and custom wood floor.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury study room in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Organic Architecture, Lake Life!

RSZ Design Development

Design ideas for a large midcentury craft room in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Altadore Residence - Niro Developments

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

From 2020 to 2022 we had the opportunity to work with this wonderful client building in Altadore. We were so fortunate to help them build their family dream home. They wanted to add some fun pops of color and make it their own. So we implemented green and blue tiles into the bathrooms. The kitchen is extremely fashion forward with open shelves on either side of the hoodfan, and the wooden handles throughout. There are nodes to mid century modern in this home that give it a classic look. Our favorite details are the stair handrail, and the natural flagstone fireplace. The fun, cozy upper hall reading area is a reader’s paradise. This home is both stylish and perfect for a young busy family.

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.

All Wall Treatments Midcentury 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.