Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a large midcentury study room in London with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Mid Century Modern Sutton Study Desk

Ashcroft Imports Furniture Co.

Mid century Modern Study Desk with white drawers, walnut legs.
Mid-sized midcentury study room in Houston with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Hexagon Haus - Work area

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

A welcoming office nook in the living room with a small walnut metal desk and Eames aqua walnut chair. Marble side table. Acoustical wall art made from felt helps dampen the sound in the living room with high beamed ceilings and oiled gray oak wood floors. Eine einladende Büroecke im Wohnzimmer mit einem kleinen Metallschreibtisch aus Nussbaumholz und einem Stuhl aus Eames-Aqua-Nussbaumholz. Beistelltisch aus Marmor. Akustische Wandkunst aus Filz hilft bei der Schalldämmung im Wohnzimmer mit hohen Balkendecken und geölten Holzböden aus grauer Eiche.

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ユーディーホーム株式会社

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This is an example of a midcentury home office in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Paris 11

blackStones

SHOOTIN
Inspiration for a small midcentury study room in Paris with yellow walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill

Trend and Fayre

Photo of a midcentury home office in London with a library, grey walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Colour Blocked Office

Louise Misell Interiors

A boring beige loft office has been transformed with clever use of paint and a specially designed bespoke desk and storage. The rich green walls and pops of colour create a vibrant and stimulating work space.

Projekt M&K

Meyer & Kohl

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury home office in Hanover with painted wood floors and a freestanding desk.

Midcentury Home Office Design Ideas with Painted Wood Floors

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.