Beautiful executive office with wood ceiling, stone fireplace, built-in cabinets and floating desk. Visionart TV in Fireplace. Cabinets are redwood burl and desk is Mahogany. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Upper Saddle River

MITERBOX

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in New York with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Custom Color Home Office

Creative Storage

The perfect combination of functional office and decorative cabinetry. The soft gray is a serene palette for a working environment. Two work surfaces allow multiple people to work at the same time if desired. Every nook and cranny is utilized for a functional use.

Garden Office, Heeley

Phillip Brewer Architecture Ltd

Evening view over the meeting table, feature fireplace and into the family room area.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Other with a stone fireplace surround.

Formal Library/Study

George Loch

George Loch
This is an example of a large traditional home office in Other with a library, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, green walls and a standard fireplace.

Washington D.C. - Renovation & Decor

Thomas Burger Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large study room in DC Metro with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Haverford Manor Reborn

WPL Interior Design

A grand home on Philadelphia's Main Line receives a freshening up when clients buy an old home and bring in their previous traditional furnishings but add lots of new contemporary and colorful furnishings to bring the house up to date. A small study by the front entrance offers a quiet space to meet. Jay Greene Photography

Palm Forest Hill House

Fuse Flooring

Contrary to traditional study rooms, this one is an open space full of colour, bright light and a variety of accessories to spark our creativity.
Inspiration for a contemporary study room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

English style paneled study

Tina Dann-Fenwick Interiors

A Cozy study is given a makeover with new furnishings and window treatments in keeping with a relaxed English country house
Design ideas for a small traditional home office in Chicago with a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wood walls.

Home Mac Room

Hamilton King

Steph Murray
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Mahogany Library

RR Builders, LLC

•Mahogany raised paneling chair rail height •Coffered ceiling with mahogany mouldings, window and door casing 1 piece, plynth blocks on door and cased openings •Masonry fireplace with marble-honed absolute black surround & hearth; wood burning and piped for gas logs •Select and better red oak flooring (2 1/4”) •Electrical outlets data/com located in baseboard; floor outlets data/com/electrical •Wired for whole house sound and wired for flat panel TV location •Recessed lighting installed

Tuscan in Medina Heights

BDR Fine Homes

Heiser Media
Photo of a mediterranean study room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Old Woods Manor

Visbeen Architects

A large circular driveway and serene rock garden welcome visitors to this elegant estate. Classic columns, Shingle and stone distinguish the front exterior, which leads inside through a light-filled entryway. Rear exterior highlights include a natural-style pool, another rock garden and a beautiful, tree-filled lot. Interior spaces are equally beautiful. The large formal living room boasts coved ceiling, abundant windows overlooking the woods beyond, leaded-glass doors and dramatic Old World crown moldings. Not far away, the casual and comfortable family room entices with coffered ceilings and an unusual wood fireplace. Looking for privacy and a place to curl up with a good book? The dramatic library has intricate paneling, handsome beams and a peaked barrel-vaulted ceiling. Other highlights include a spacious master suite, including a large French-style master bath with his-and-hers vanities. Hallways and spaces throughout feature the level of quality generally found in homes of the past, including arched windows, intricately carved moldings and painted walls reminiscent of Old World manors.

Sachs Project

Peak to Peak Painting

This is an example of a mid-sized country home office in Denver with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Traditional Stone Manor

Highgate Builders

Inspiration for a traditional study room in Chicago with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Historic Barn, Converted to Modern Guest House

Harris & Kasten, Inc.

It's a Red Barn, inside and out! Seen from the Office Loft is the re-built Clerestory Window Cupola, which runs along the roof ridge, and was painted bright white to reflect light to the Dining Area below.

Contemporary Family Home

Stark Mountain Woodworking

J.Gantz
Large contemporary study room in Burlington with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Custom Entertainment Units & Mantels pieces.

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of an expansive traditional home studio in New York with a built-in desk, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, yellow floor and brown walls.

New Home at Radnor Lake

Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Nashville with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, a freestanding desk, wood, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Home office with gas fireplace

Destination Design, LLC

This portion of the house was converted to a home office, with separate kitchenette and gas fireplace.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic home office in Chicago with beige walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a library and brown floor.

Orange Home Office Design Ideas with a Stone Fireplace Surround

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 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 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 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 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.