Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Denver with a library, beige walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and wallpaper.

Abstract Art Collection

Northwood Collection Inc.

This is an example of a large midcentury home office in Toronto with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Mercer Island Mid-Century

RW Anderson Homes

Mid-sized midcentury home office in Seattle with a library, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

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.

Arbeitszimmer mit Vintagmöbeln in Dunkelblau & Senfgelb

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Details im Arbeitszimmer.
Design ideas for a large midcentury home office in Other with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Childhood Home Remodel-Boulder

Built by Krueger

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Denver with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Small Mid-Century Modern Home Office

Spacejoy

Starting with the classic mid-century wallpaper, this home office space might be tiny, but it's filled with potential. The two bookshelves behind the desk frame it and add additional storage space for books, office supplies, and decorative accents. Thanks to this layout, there's still plenty of room for a small relaxing nook across the desk. We added an accent chair paired with an ottoman that can always double as a side table or quickly go underneath the console table when not allowed for more walking space. Finally, we even added a small nook for the furry coworker who wants to stay in the office all-day-long.

Camino Colibri

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Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with a library.

Green Tree - Mid-century Ranch

Laura U Design Collective

Mid-sized midcentury home office in Houston with a library.

Midtown large two bedroom apt in New York

Fernando Ferraz Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home office in New York with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Abingdon Road

MK Staging and Design

Small midcentury home office in DC Metro with a library and a freestanding desk.

Pettit & Sevitt Revival

Light House Architecture & Science

Photo of a small midcentury home office in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a library, white walls, a built-in desk and exposed beam.

Lundbyesgade 43

Din Mægler

Design ideas for a midcentury home office in Aalborg with a library and a freestanding desk.

RESTYLING DI UN APPARTAMENTO A PESCARA

Benegoodsdesign

Matt Knispel
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Other with a library, orange walls, marble floors, a built-in desk and multi-coloured floor.

Scarboro Residence

Uniik Design

65 years and still in style. Beautifully crafted since 1956. The iconic Eames chairs is the definition of modern style, comfort, and class. ** Fun fact ** The Eames chair design was inspired by a first basemen's baseball glove!

Locust Valley

Claudia Giselle Design LLC

Claudia Giselle Design LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home office in New York with a library, white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Fugenloser Boden im Arbeitszimmer

EINWANDFREI o HG

Joachim Rieger Fotograf
Design ideas for a large midcentury home office in Cologne with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor and a library.

Kipling Ct Residence

ArcWest Architects

Photo of a midcentury home office in Denver with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

1200 Sqft 2Bed/ 2 Bath - West Villiage, NYC

A. Bollman & Sons.

This transformation took an estate-condition 2 bedroom 2 bathroom corner unit located in the heart of NYC's West Village to a whole other level. Exquisitely designed and beautifully executed; details abound which delight the senses at every turn.

Oak Brook Home Office

Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer

https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services Family Office in Oak Brook, IL, designed by Tiffany Brooks of Tiffany Brooks Interiors/HGTV Photography done by Marcel Page Photography.

Midcentury Home Office Design Ideas with a Library

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.