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.

Bryce Dallas Howard's Los Angeles Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Mid-sized midcentury study room in Los Angeles with blue walls and a freestanding desk.

Campus Way South

Alliance Designs LLC

This condo project has a mid-century modern design characterized by vibrant colors, playful textures, and a lively atmosphere.
This is an example of a small midcentury study room in DC Metro with light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home

Muchmore Design

Horizontal glazing in the study sits at seating height offering a panoramic view of the surrounding garden and wildlife. The walls are finished in a dark hue of soft matte green that absorbs the natural light creating the illusion of depth. A bespoke walnut desk with sliding doors paired with a burnt orange desk lamp and velvet upholstered armchairs add autumnal tones contrasted with brushed brass lighting and accessories. The study is a calm and cocooning creating the perfect place to think, read and reflect.

West Seattle Mid-Century

Board & Vellum

Photos by Tina Witherspoon.
Mid-sized midcentury study room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors and wood.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Inspiration for a large midcentury study room in San Francisco with blue walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Palo Alto Mid-Century Modern Home

Patel Design Studio

Minimalist inspired desk and chair create a light and airy feel to the office space allowing plenty of room to move around and get inspired. The hexagonal shelving was custom built to create a natural centerpiece for the room. The room sparks creativity and inspires one's workspace.

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

Pacific Heights Vintage Modern

Form + Field

Vivian Johnson
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury study room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Office and guest room

Jula Cole Design

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

Oakland Modern

Knock Architecture and Design

Design ideas for a small midcentury study room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Mid-Century Mod House

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Jasmine Star
Mid-sized midcentury study room in Orange County with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Trad Home Napa Showhouse 2015

Kriste Michelini Interiors

Thomas Kuoh
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in San Francisco with carpet and white walls.

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.

House // TW

M Gooden Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Dallas.

Orchard Hills - Late Brigham MidCentury Modern Whole House

Custom Design/Build, Inc.

Design ideas for a midcentury study room in Detroit with beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Madrona

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Norman Park - Renovation and Interior Project

Earthborne By Design

Gaye Gee - Brisbane Commercial Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Brisbane with dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

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

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.

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.