Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

The light filled home office overlooks the sunny backyard and pool area. A mid century modern desk steals the spotlight.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Office and guest room

Jula Cole Design

Home office with custom builtins, murphy bed, and desk. Custom walnut headboard, oak shelves
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in San Diego with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

White Sails Mid-Century Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

Design ideas for a midcentury study room in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Harborside

Inside Stories

Mid-Century Modern and Eclectic Home Office, Photo by Susie Brenner Photography
Photo of a large midcentury study room in Denver with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Modern Ranch

Norman Design Group, Inc.

Midcentury study room in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and medium hardwood floors.

Madrona

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Klopf Architecture

Mariko Reed
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury study room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Bridle Trails Remodel

SHED Architecture & Design

Mark Woods
Small midcentury study room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Chevy Chase - Mid Century

$Teass \ Warren Architects$ Teass \ Warren Architects

This is an example of a small midcentury study room in DC Metro with white walls, slate floors, a built-in desk and vaulted.

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

Lotus on Orange

Josh Wynne Construction

Ryan Gamma Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury study room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and grey floor.

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.

Mid-Century Mod House

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Jasmine Star
Mid-sized midcentury study room in Orange County with blue walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Midcentury Home Office

This is an example of a midcentury study room in London with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige 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.

Home Study and Respite

Siegler Design Services + INTERIORS

Home office for small business person and comfortable daybed for week-ends gran kids may be over. Owner loves mid century and modern. Simple and clean lines is minimal fuss for him.

Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition

Katie Hutchison Studio

Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison

William Fletcher House

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Photography by Aaron Lietz
Photo of a midcentury study room in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

m.a.p. interiors

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

Library area in open space Ranch House. Contemporary book shelf as room divider between family room and library.
Photo of a large midcentury study room in Orange County with red walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Art-Infused Kitchen

Kole Made Design/Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Philadelphia with porcelain floors, beige floor, white walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Midcentury Study Room Design Ideas

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.