What was once a narrow, dark hallway, used for the family’s beverage center, is now a custom office nook. We removed the small window and replaced it with a larger one. This created a beautifully lit space with amazing views of Lake Winnisquam. The desk area is designed with a custom built, floating Walnut desk. On the wall above are accompanying floating walnut shelves. Also featured is the family built stone fireplace. The entire first floor renovation was designed and built around this key feature.

Rookwood - Traditional Estate

Visbeen Architects

Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.

Take that, FLOOD! A gorgeous contemporary revival.

The Design Firm

This is an example of a small contemporary home office in Houston with a library, brown walls, porcelain floors and white floor.

Multi Purpose Den and Office

Deb Seeley Designs LLC

I had the chair and ottoman custom made to fit the scale of the room, but at the same time designed it so it was comfortable for my client to sit in. The custom TV cabinet I designed houses their TV, but provides more then enough room for all their books and special meaning collectibles.

Masculine Sensibility – Yaletown Loft

ZWADA home

Interior design: ZWADA home - Don Zwarych and Kyo Sada Photography: Kyo Sada
Inspiration for a small contemporary home office in Vancouver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

iluminacion particular

adnlight

This is an example of a small eclectic study room in Valencia with brown walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Cozy Den

Deb Seeley Designs LLC

You enter this den going through french doors, so I had the door moved over slightly to allow room for a custom desk to the right of the door and to the left of this door I designed this custom entertainment center with a walnut finish.

Federal Addtion, Part Two!

Lewis & Associates Designs, llc

Having a place to pay bills and relax was important to the homeowner so we made sure this office performed double duty. The desk was her husbands desk and a treasure to her, the chair and ottoman came from the family room, the etagere was from her dining room and filled with her collections, and the rug had once been part of her family foyer.

The Novella Signature Shed: Chickadee 206 Office Studio - Interior

Novell Design Build & Novella Outdoors

Expand your home with a personal office, study space or creative studio -- without the hassle of a major renovation. This is your modern workspace. ------------ Available for installations across Metro Vancouver. View the full collection of Signature Sheds here: https://www.novellaoutdoors.com/the-novella-signature-sheds ------------ View this model at our contactless open house: https://calendly.com/novelldb/novella-outdoors-contactless-open-house?month=2021-03

Creative Carving Studio in Atlanta

Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

Gregg Willett
This is an example of a small country home studio in Atlanta with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Alpine Ski Home

Randy Trainor

This three-story vacation home for a family of ski enthusiasts features 5 bedrooms and a six-bed bunk room, 5 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, 2 wet bars, great room, exercise room, basement game room, office, mud room, ski work room, decks, stone patio with sunken hot tub, garage, and elevator. The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects Project designed by Franconia interior designer Randy Trainor. She also serves the New Hampshire Ski Country, Lake Regions and Coast, including Lincoln, North Conway, and Bartlett. For more about Randy Trainor, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ski-country-chic/

Office

User

Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a small traditional study room in Minneapolis with brown walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Home Library

Diane Hasso Studios

Our home library project has the appeal of a 1920's smoking room minus the smoking. With it's rich walnut stained panels, low coffer ceiling with an original specialty treatment by our own Diane Hasso, to custom built-in bookshelves, and a warm fireplace addition by Benchmark Wood Studio and Mike Schaap Builders.

Family Snug

Plum & Co. Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional home office in London with brown walls, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Bohn's Point Residence

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a small transitional home studio in Minneapolis with brown walls, carpet, no fireplace and beige floor.

HOUSE-KT

N.A.O

photo：shinichi hanaoka
This is an example of a small country home office in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Cramer Street Addition +

LaBonte Construction

This flexible space is designed as a library, but also functions as a home office. Dark walls and casework are a stunning juxtaposition to the light herringbone floor and natural light that enters through the divided light window facing the front yard.

Music and Guitar Room

Danielle B. Interiors, Inc.

KZ Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional home studio in Chicago with brown walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Take that, FLOOD! A gorgeous contemporary revival.

The Design Firm

This is an example of a small contemporary home office in Houston with a library, brown walls, porcelain floors and white floor.

Stanford Ave UP

Charter Lake Properties

Inspiration for a small traditional study room in Dallas with brown walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Small Home Office Design Ideas with Brown 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.