Vivian Johnson
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury study room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Blake Street

Silver Leaf Home Staging

Design ideas for a small midcentury home office in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, yellow floor and a freestanding desk.

Home Office Redesign

The Rath Project LLC

Wrap around shelving, inspired by mid century designs, gave the room loads of personality and storage for both husband and wife, and their 2 year old son. While children's books, crafting tools and educational supplies are stored on the easy-access lower shelves, work materials and reference books are stored on the top shelves.

Retro Mid Century

Interior Inspirations

Design ideas for a large midcentury craft room in Calgary with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Midcentury Modern Newport Beach

MOONWOOD HOMES

Builder- Patterson Custom Homes Finish Carpentry- Bo Thayer, Moonwood Homes Architect: Brandon Architects Interior Designer: Bonesteel Trout Hall Photographer: Ryan Garvin; David Tosti

Simply Organized In Greenville

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Phoenix with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Bayfront View Residence

Capri Architecture

Photo of a midcentury craft room in Portland with grey walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Contemporary Home Office Designed by CJ Lowenthal

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Photography by Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home office in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Home Office

The Container Store Custom Closets

Dual Cache Desks and open shelving combined with our colorful Stockholm Desktop Collection and our Parker Desktop Collection allow you to create a sophisticated office virtually anywhere.

JCPenney Custom Window Treatment Designs

Melissa Pearson for JCPenney Window Treatments

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Writing desk

Kaylovesvintage

Inspiration for a midcentury home office in Amsterdam with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Midcentury Modern Library

K Taylor Design Group

Will Brinkhorst
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury study room in St Louis with carpet and grey walls.

11th Street Residence

Nick Pancheau, AIA

Photo of a small midcentury study room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

North Oaks Mid-Century Modern

Megan Dent, AKBD

Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Glamorous Den

Wysteria Design

Mid-sized midcentury home studio in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

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.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

The best part of working with a designer is incorporating elements of your unique style into your new space! We love the accessories this homeowner chose to feature in their home. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC

Office Design

Modsy

Design ideas for a small midcentury study room in Philadelphia with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Transitional Home in the heart of The Woodlands

By Design Interiors, Inc.

A masculine office full of deep moody grays and wood tones are mixed with mid-century inspired light fixtures. Rustic details are intertwined through the exposed wood beams along the ceiling and cowhide resting beneath the metal legs of the writing desk.

Laguna Niguel Residence

Kirkland Construction Services, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Orange County with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Midcentury Home Office Design Ideas with Grey Walls

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.