This rustic Modern Office features beautiful Vintage Oak finish paired with a white lacquer. Minimalistic shelving systems continue the theme of clean lines. Melbourne creates a warm, earthy, well-worn and functional space, putting all your essentials right at your fingertips.

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.

Longcliffe Farm

Maxwell + Pinborough Bespoke Furniture

Home Office into Family room with concealed TV and integrated fire place. Oak top with Valcromat doors in Matt finish.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Yuzen Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Mid-Century Modern Customer Space | MI

Flooret

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

PLANCHE D'AMBIANCE ET PHOTOS D'UN BUREAU

Emmanuelle Fouque - Décoratrice d'intérieur

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Other with black walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, green floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Case Study House #81 Associate: Mimasis Design

NASU CLUB

リビング上部にレイアウトされたワークスペース。ワークスペースをリビングから望むと美しいオブジェの様な、宙に浮くアメリカン・ブラック・ウォルナットの塊として演出しています。
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk, black floor and wood walls.

Yuzen Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Mid-Century Modern Customer Space | MI

Flooret

Yuzen Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Mid-Century Modern Customer Space | MI

Flooret

Case Study House #81 Associate: Mimasis Design

NASU CLUB

リビング上部にレイアウトしたワークスペースは、正面の大きな連続窓から美しい四季を感じながら仕事が出来る、特別な空間となっています。
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in desk, black floor and wood walls.

Midcentury Home Office Design Ideas with a Metal Fireplace Surround

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.