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This is an example of a small midcentury study room in DC Metro with white walls, slate floors, a built-in desk and vaulted.

Laurelhurst Luxury Midcentury Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Home office with built in storage and his and hers desk.
Photo of a midcentury home office in Seattle with grey walls, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Office

Damskov Construction

TCP Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury study room in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

South Canyon: Colorful Modern Mix

User

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Los Angeles with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Midcentury Home Office

This is an example of a midcentury study room in London with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Dove Studio

Walnut floating shelves hold the client's favorite books above the built-in desk.
Design ideas for a midcentury home office in Atlanta with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Hermit Street, Philadelphia

Studio IQL

Sam Oberter Photography
Midcentury home office in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Organic Architecture, Lake Life!

RSZ Design Development

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

Montecito

Tracy Lynn Studio

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Photo of a midcentury study room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Office

Deering Design Studio, Inc.

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Seattle with light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and green walls.

home offices

Las Vegas Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Las Vegas with beige walls, carpet, a built-in desk and white floor.

Un bureau aux accents vintage

Sparkling*

Création d'un espace bureau bibliothèque faisant le lien entre deux appartements réunis. Les propriétaires possédaient un studio attenant à leur appartement et souhaitaient réunir l'un et l'autre pour créer une troisième chambre d'enfant. L'espace de transition entre les deux appartements a alors été imaginé comme un bureau d'appoint bibliothèque pour libérer de l'espace dans le séjour qui acceuillait cette fonction jusqu'alors. Puis un parti-pris coloré aux accents Vintage a permis de souligner ce nouvel espace en lui donnant sa pleine identité, et en apportant une transition joyeuse entre le séjour et cette nouvelle chambre. Photos © Sparkling

Magnolia: Mid-Century Modern

ROM architecture studio

Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Accessibility Consultant: Karen Braitmayer, FAIA Interior Designer: Lucy Johnson Interiors Contractor: Phoenix Construction Cabinetry: Contour Woodworks Custom Sink: Kollmar Sheet Metal Photography: © Kathryn Barnard

Laurel Canyon :: Wonderland Mid-Century Modern

deasy/penner&partners

ShootingLA
This is an example of a midcentury study room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Art-Infused Kitchen

Kole Made Design/Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Philadelphia with porcelain floors, beige floor, white walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Upper East Side - 64th Street

Noha Hassan Designs

MARK ROSKAMS
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Vogue

連合設計社市谷建築事務所

Photo : Satoshi Shigeta
This is an example of a midcentury study room in Fukuoka with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

PROMENADE

SCEG

Serena Eller Vainicher
Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Turin with a built-in desk.

Seattle Mid-Century Remodel/Addition

Ellen Weiss Design

Ellen Weiss Design works throughout the Seattle area and in many of the communities comprising Seattle's Eastside such as Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Clyde Hill, Medina and Mercer Island.

Granville Park

Martin's Builders & Decorators

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

Midcentury Home Office Design Ideas with a Built-in Desk

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.