Photo of a country home office in New York with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, blue floor and blue walls.

Copper Bay

Glas Associates

A multifunctional space serves as a den and home office with library shelving and dark wood throughout Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Large traditional home office in Grand Rapids with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Formal Study

Homes by Design

This formal study is the perfect setting for a home office. Large wood panels and molding give this room a warm and inviting feel. The gas fireplace adds a touch of class as you relax while reading a good book or listening to your favorite music.

Stone Manor, Essex Fells NJ

Clear Home Design

continued knotty pine paneling lines the entire home office created history and warmth from the early 20th century original architecture. a rose marble surrounds the fireplace and an oversized pine mirror tops the fireplace.

Gorgeous 14,000 Sq Ft Colorado Guest House

Logic Integration

This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos

French Country Custom Home

Ever-Green Homes, LLC

A gorgeous office/library with cherry coffer ceiling and cherry panel wall throughout the entire room. The fireplace includes hand carved corbels and decorative pieces to complete the detailing of the space.

Constellation Wharf, Charlestown

color theory Boston

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Kapok

Smith and Moore Architects

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Other with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Fireplace Feature

A-K Design Professionals LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Oakville Home Office

Sandra Cross Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Toronto with red walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and medium hardwood floors.

Misc - Built-Ins

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional home office in New York with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Gallery

Mosolino Development, LLC

This is an example of a large arts and crafts study room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Library

Johnson Woodworks

Anigre paneling with inlayed Cherry Cabinetry Open bookshelves on second story for book storage
Photo of a large contemporary study room in Phoenix with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Red Home Office Design Ideas with a Wood 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.