A custom built office is bright and welcoming. Beautiful maple wood cabinetry with floating shelves. An inset blue linoleum writing surface is a perfect surface for working. Just incredible wallpaper brightens the room. Blue accents throughout.

A Study transformed

Tina Dann-Fenwick Interiors

This custom designed bookcase replaced an old murphy bed in a small first floor room which we converted into a cozy study
Design ideas for a small transitional study room in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Shingle Style New Construction

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Small transitional study room in DC Metro with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Loft à Paris

Janand Delahousse architectes

Julien Pepy
Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Paris with blue walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

KraftMaid: Kitchen Home Office Area

KraftMaid

Keep electronics from migrating to a kitchen island, where they’re in the way, and give everybody a communications center. This built-in desk area can also serve as a mini office where parents can stay in the kitchen while kids do homework.

Tealwood house

Gonzalez Architects

This is an example of a small traditional home office in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

East Denver Residence

Iba Design Associates

Iba Design Associates David Lauer Photography
Photo of a small transitional study room in Denver with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Updated English Manor

K Two Designs, Inc.

No English manor would be complete without a library, or a man cave today. Blue - grey walls envelope a library with bookshelves in the same color. Accents of red and black give the room its manly feel. This room, little more than a closet, was totally gutted to take out a non-functioning desk and make this a place to read and relax.

Mid-Century Coastal - Whole Home Remodel

2 Navy Lane, LLC

Our client loves deep jewel tones and this first floor home office delivers. Her in-person meeting attendees are made quite comfortable in the luxurious, emerald velvet guest chairs. The desk was painted and color matched to the chairs for an undeniably elegant look and feel. The light fixture above her desk belonged to a family member and was important to our client so we included it in the design to give a sense of personalization and bring in a sense of closeness to her loved ones. For this office space, we did floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins. These are not your typical built-ins. With wide shelving that allowed for intrigue with house art and large scale accessories. Zoom background envy, anyone?

Modern California Casual

Kimberley Kay Interiors

THis home office/Guest room is a small but mighty space....being able to get in a trundle bed for those visitors all while you have a home office space for the other days those guests aren't here....is premier!

Conserver et accentuer le charme de son appartement parisien - Projet Chalon

Mon Concept Habitation

Notre cliente venait de faire l’acquisition d’un appartement au charme parisien. On y retrouve de belles moulures, un parquet à l’anglaise et ce sublime poêle en céramique. Néanmoins, le bien avait besoin d’un coup de frais et une adaptation aux goûts de notre cliente ! Dans l’ensemble, nous avons travaillé sur des couleurs douces. L’exemple le plus probant : la cuisine. Elle vient se décliner en plusieurs bleus clairs. Notre cliente souhaitant limiter la propagation des odeurs, nous l’avons fermée avec une porte vitrée. Son style vient faire écho à la verrière du bureau afin de souligner le caractère de l’appartement. Le bureau est une création sur-mesure. A mi-chemin entre le bureau et la bibliothèque, il est un coin idéal pour travailler sans pour autant s’isoler. Ouvert et avec sa verrière, il profite de la lumière du séjour où la luminosité est maximisée grâce aux murs blancs.

Penthouse Paris

David Pingeot Architecte

Design ideas for a small contemporary study room in Bordeaux with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

FONTAINE - 105m2 de confort!

maéma architectes

Crédit photo Paul Allain
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Paris with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Gentleman's Office

Audrey Curl Interiors

Jennifer Siu-Rivera Photography
Small traditional study room in Austin with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Sudbury Kitchen

Spotlight Design Center

Alban Gega Photography
Small eclectic study room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Beach Style Home Office

Design ideas for a small traditional home office in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Polished Farmhouse

Alison Kandler Interior Design

John Ellis for Country Living
Inspiration for a small country study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Eclectic and Layered

Jefferson Street Designs

Small eclectic home office in DC Metro with a library and blue walls.

Rosedale Ave Whole House Remodel

Jordan Design-Build Group

Outside of the primary bedroom suite, we created a small nook that serves double duty as a home office space and reading nook.
Inspiration for a small transitional home office in DC Metro with light hardwood floors, blue walls and a freestanding desk.

Small Home Office Update

Tunde Decor, LLC

This room used to be a small playroom that the client wanted to use as a home office. We managed to make it beautiful and functional with a small sofa for relaxing or receiving guests.

Small Home Office Design Ideas with Blue Walls

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.