Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Dallas with beige walls, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Contemporary designer office constructed in SE26 conservation area. Functional and stylish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home studio in London with white walls, a freestanding desk, white floor, ceramic floors, timber and panelled walls.

Stadella

Gordon Gibson Construction

Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in Los Angeles with white walls, travertine floors, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Hopkinton Farmstead Renovation

Archambault Construction

Creamery turned into Art Studio
Design ideas for a large country home studio in Boston with white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

His and Hers Home Office

R J Hoppe Inc

In August of 2011 the north east was hit by hurricane Irene. Northern New Jersey experienced major flooding. We were contacted by a woman who's office had experienced major damage due to flooding. The scope of the project involved duplicating the existing office furniture. The original work was quite involved and the owner was unsure as how to proceed. We scheduled an appointment and met to discuss what the options were and to see what might be able to be salvaged. The picture herein are the end result of that meeting. The bulk of the project is plain sliced Walnut veneer with a clear coat finish. One of the offices incorporates a Corian solid surface top which we were able to salvage. You will also see various custom lateral files, the drawers themselves constructed of Baltic birch plywood on full extension slides. Shelving units have a clear plain sliced Maple interior. Each office also has a custom made coat closet. The existing units were disassembled and taken back to our shop where we deconstructed them, remanufactured them and then reinstalled the new finished project.

Terra Bella

OaKline Floors

Photo of a traditional craft room in Dallas with pink walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and white floor.

Cafe Time

Sadrnet

This cafe build in Yazd
Inspiration for a large asian craft room in Other with red walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk and white floor.

Büroetage - Raum für alle(s)

RADIUSplus

Large contemporary study room in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk and white floor.

Wohnung in München

Roomy Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home office in Munich with blue walls, a built-in desk and white floor.

Spazio Fluido

Carla Gatto

Mood classico per lo studio: la carta da parati blu e oro è stata abbinata alla pittura ocradelle pareti. La scrivania e la libreria sono state realizzate su misura.

Modern Beauty

Cabinetree

Cabinetry by Cabinetree, Design by Dwell Inc., Renovation by Jim Williams Construction, Photography by Wayne Ferguson
Photo of a contemporary home office in Toronto with travertine floors and white floor.

His and Hers Home Office

R J Hoppe Inc

Orange Home Office Design Ideas with White 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 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.