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This is an example of a small study room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Combining Condominiums in a Historic Building

Landis Architects | Builders

Michael K. Wilkinson The storage shelves and drawers were all made by cabinetmaker Kyle England. When the glass doors are open, the office is open to the kitchen/living/dining room of this combined condo apartment.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Even this cozy office den gets a view with access to the balcony for breaks between work or reading. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Custom wall panels: Newell Design Studios. Chandelier: Bourgeois Boheme Atelier. Chairs: Charles Kalpakian. Lamp: Christopher Kreiling via Blackman Cruz.

Dark and Moody Hidden Home Office

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Small modern home office in Other with black walls, carpet and recessed.

Victorian Traveler's Library

Rex Todd Rogers Design

Designer: Rex Todd Rogers Photographer: MJKolinko
Photo of a small study room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Laurelhurst Tudor

Ore Studios

Inspiration for a small transitional study room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Pasadena, CA (2)

JL Interiors

Home office JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design

Soho Loft

Noha Hassan Designs

This is an example of a small contemporary study room in New York with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Houzz Tour: Royal Tunbridge Wells Showhome

Iggi Interior Design

Modern life really sits at the heart of the design. A tranquil office for days when working at home. Everything surrounding the grey desk provides inspiration for whatever duties you have to complete.

Richmond, BC Residence

Isometrix Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Vancouver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Greenbrier Home- 2013

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional home office in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Upper West Side Office

User

For this bright home office, our task was to incorporate a lot of storage and allow for the space to be used as a guest bedroom. Figuring out the right furniture proportions and placement was a challenge in this small space. We landed on a custom upholstered futon that can double as office seating and a guest bed for two. Custom upholstery and pillows, textured wallpaper and lots of built-in bookshelves make this office feel clean and open. We mixed and matched modern and traditional light fixtures and incorporated a lot of decorative accessories from the owners personal collection.

Art Deco Penthouse Pied-a-Terre

Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors

Small contemporary study room in New York with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

Custom Design & Construction

This is an example of a small mediterranean study room in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, yellow walls, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Set Up Your Small Home Study Room The Inspired Way! Inspired Elements

Inspired Elements Ltd

Everybody needs a separate room for study in their rooms. Space is one concern while thinking of a customised study room. Nowadays, kids need to have a dedicated space to read, study and write projects or other works. If your kids don’t have a customised space to learn, often they may be distracted, which could affect their studies. Creating an extra study room isn’t accessible if we don’t have that much space. Thanks to the innovative modern small study room designs that helped create personalised Furniture for Studies for every home. From bookshelves to study tables and cabinets to wooden chairs, every plan has to be customised to the people using them. What could be the advantages of setting up a small home study room in your home? Let’s have a look.

Como by Design Interiors Showhouse

Camilla Molders Design

Camilla Molders Design was invited to participate in Como By Design - the first Interior Showhouse in Australia in 18 years. Como by Design saw 24 interior designers temporarily reimagined the interior of the historic Como House in South Yarra for 3 days in October. As a national trust house, the original fabric of the house was to remain intact and returned to the original state after the exhibition. Our design worked along side exisiting some antique pieces such as a mirror, bookshelf, chandelier and the original pink carpet. Add some colour to the walls and furnishings in the room that were all custom designed by Camilla Molders Design including the chairs, rug, screen and desk - made for a cosy and welcoming sitting room. it is a little to sad to think this lovely cosy room only existed for 1 week!

Tudor Revival

Archetype Design Studio, LLC

Craig Thompson Photography Dramatic renovations upstairs include his and hers offices, each to match the owners' personalities. While her office features wallpaper, silk draperies and classic romantic appeal, his features a masculine look with leathers and walls upholstered in suede fabric. Custom cabinetry in each office provides beautiful, functional storage.

Home Office in Blackheath London

Carpenter & Carpenter Limited

This home office was created in a small bedroom and has a large return in the wall to overcome. The room also had shutters that swung into the desk area. The design was drawn up after a meeting with our client; the main requirements were to create feature shelving a marble desk and storage for files and drawers. To this list we added a under desk cable management tray and a cable outlet through the marble top. The room has period plaster coving which we decided to leave and finished the tall shelving unit on the right short of the ceiling. The tall shelving unit was designed to take the weight of the marble top whilst appearing as though it runs through the marble. We created a low extra long two drawer unit on the left that sits below the window board and created a space where the shutters could swing without touching the desk, this also gave us a chance to add some feature solid walnut detailing to echo the solid walnut floating shelves and desk frame. The doors and drawers are all touch open and the finish of the paint and lacquer is sprayed polyurethane.

Knightsbridge Mews

Norton Ellis Architects

A home office was created at the end of the living space, featuring leather clad cupboard fronts and drawers. The lighting can be altered so suit the mood work or relaxarion

Victorian Traveler's Library

Rex Todd Rogers Design

Designer: Rex Todd Rogers Photographer: MJKolinko
Inspiration for a small study room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Small Home Office 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 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.