This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Orlando with white walls, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Rental Home Office Makeover

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Victoria Jackson
Design ideas for a midcentury study room in Other with multi-coloured walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Deck House Remodel in Wilmington, DE

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo of a midcentury home office in Wilmington with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Prickly Pear Sanctuary

R-Value Homes

Mid-sized midcentury home office in Grand Rapids with pink walls, concrete floors, a built-in desk and multi-coloured floor.

Outdoor Carpet

Harry's Carpet One

Mid-sized midcentury study room in Boston with carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, multi-coloured floor and grey walls.

Houzz Tours - Mikkel Bahr

Mia Mortensen Photography

Design ideas for a large midcentury study room in Aarhus with white walls, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Post Modern Bungalo

REDinterior

Small midcentury home office in San Diego with grey walls, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

『素材で感じるブルックリンスタイルの家』

ハウスデザイン一級建築士事務所

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

Bureau à la maison

B.O chezsoi

Ophélia Boinet
Small midcentury study room in Rennes with black walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

多目的空間

株式会社インターリビング

Midcentury home office in Other with a library, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

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Simona Renga Roberto Visconti Architetti

La camera ospiti e della musica è uno spazio ibrido dove si può creare musica, stare con gli amici o dove rintanarsi. Abbiamo conservato i pavimenti originari e schiarito tutte le pareti, consentendo l'ingresso della luce naturale.

Post Modern Bungalo

REDinterior

This is an example of a small midcentury home office in San Diego with grey walls, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

RESTYLING DI UN APPARTAMENTO A PESCARA

Benegoodsdesign

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

RESTYLING DI UN APPARTAMENTO A PESCARA

Benegoodsdesign

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

Mid-Centruy Style Library

Susan Tully Interiors

RESTYLING DI UN APPARTAMENTO A PESCARA

Benegoodsdesign

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

Bureau à la maison

B.O chezsoi

Ophélia Boinet
Design ideas for a small midcentury study room in Rennes with black walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Midcentury Home Office Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Floor

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.