Inspiration for a small scandinavian study room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Small country study room in New York with blue walls, a built-in desk and planked wall panelling.

Provincetown waterfront condominium

Hammer Architects

The upper level Provincetown condominium was fully renovated to optimize its waterfront location and enhance the visual connection to the harbor The program included a new kitchen, two bathrooms a primary bedroom and a convertible study/guest room that incorporates an accordion pocket door for privacy

Eclectic Home Office

Inspiration for a small eclectic home office in Philadelphia with vinyl floors, timber, vaulted, white walls, a freestanding desk, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

MAAD NotShed Home Office Shed

MAAD Architects

The NotShed is an economical solution to the need for high quality home office space. Designed as an accessory structure to compliment the primary residence.

ソラミノイエ　―子育てと家事を楽しむ、戸建てリノベーション―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

玄関からワークスペース、個室を見る。カーブする壁の向こうは寝室になっています。（写真　傍島利浩）
Inspiration for a small modern study room in Tokyo with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Frenchville Remodel

Deborah Hook

This small home office is a by-product of relocating the stairway during the home's remodel. Due to the vaulted ceilings in the space, the stair wall had to pulled away from the exterior wall to allow for headroom when walking up the steps. Pulling the steps out allowed for this sweet, perfectly sized home office packed with functionality.

Upper West Side Duplex Combination - home office

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a small transitional study room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Shou Sugi Cab-ban - Wood Stove

Studio Four Point Ten

Wood burning stove in front of red painted tongue and groove wall linings and slate floor.
Inspiration for a small contemporary home studio in Other with red walls, slate floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in desk, black floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Libertyville First Floor Renovation

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo of a small eclectic study room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Дом в Покровке II

Архитектурная мастерская 2Ю

Design ideas for a small country study room in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Home Study, Guildford

Home Interior Design

floating curved plywood desk and shelving
Inspiration for a small scandinavian study room in Surrey with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and planked wall panelling.

Manor Drive

Restor Homes

Inspiration for a small country home office in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Manor Drive

Restor Homes

Small country home office in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

COOPERS NECK

Blue Ocean Design

Design ideas for a small home office in New York with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Bellevue Basement Remodel

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

Small contemporary home office in Seattle with a library, yellow walls, no fireplace, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

COASTAL FARMHOUSE

Claridge Construction

Inspiration for a small study room in Adelaide with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Office & Craft room Dream Space

Dinnissen Design Co Ltd

Design ideas for a small country craft room with white walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

MAAD NotShed Home Office Shed

MAAD Architects

The NotShed is an economical solution to the need for high quality home office space. Designed as an accessory structure to compliment the primary residence.

Small Home Office Design Ideas with Planked Wall Panelling

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.