Designer Brittany Hutt received a new office, which she had the pleasure of personally designing herself! Brittany’s objective was to make her office functional and have it reflect her personal taste and style. Brittany specified Norcraft Cabinetry’s Gerrit door style in the Divinity White Finish to make the small sized space feel bigger and brighter, but was sure to keep storage and practicality in mind. The wall-to-wall cabinets feature two large file drawers, a trash pullout, a cabinet with easy access to a printer, and of course plenty of storage for design books and other papers. To make the brass hardware feel more cohesive throughout the space, the Dakota style Sconces in a Warm Brass Finish from Savoy House were added above the cabinetry. The sconces provide more light and are the perfect farmhouse accent with a modern touch.

Tudor Noir

Colossus Mfg.

The dark black shelving of the office wall contracts strikingly with the light flooring and furniture, creating a sense of depth.
This is an example of a small transitional home studio in Sacramento with black walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

SheShed

Rasmus Blaesbjerg

A little over a year ago my retaining wall collapsed by the entrance to my house bringing down several tons of soil on to my property. Not exactly my finest hour but I was determined to see as an opportunity to redesign the entry way that I have been less than happy with since I got the house. I wanted to build a structure together with a new wall I quickly learned it required foundation with cement caissons drilled all the way down to the bedrock. It also required 16 ft setbacks from the hillside. Neither was an option for me. After much head scratching I found the shed building ordinance that is the same for the hills that it is for the flatlands. The basics of it is that everything less than 120 ft, has no plumbing and with electrical you can unplug is considered a 'Shed' in the City of Los Angeles. A shed it is then. This is lead me the excellent high-end prefab shed builders called Studio Shed. I combined their structure with luxury vinyl flooring from Amtico and the 606 Universal Shelving System from Vitsoe. All the interior I did myself with my power army called mom and dad. I'm rather pleased with the result which has been dubbed the 'SheShed'

Oakland Presidio Custom Deck

Well Made

It's more than a shed, it's a lifestyle. Your private, pre-fabricated, backyard office, art studio, home gym, and more. Key Features: -120 sqft of exterior wall (8' x 14' nominal size). -97 sqft net interior space inside. -Prefabricated panel system. -Concrete foundation. -Insulated walls, floor and roof. -Outlets and lights installed. -Corrugated metal exterior walls. -Cedar board ventilated facade. -Customizable deck. Included in our base option: -Premium black aluminum 72" wide sliding door. -Premium black aluminum top window. -Red cedar ventilated facade and soffit. -Corrugated metal exterior walls. -Sheetrock walls and ceiling inside, painted white. -Premium vinyl flooring inside. -Two outlets and two can ceiling lights inside. -Two exterior soffit can lights.

Tiny Home Bohemian Sanctuary

Balboa Design Group

Photo of a small modern home studio in San Diego with white walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

COREtec PLUS 5" Vinyl Plank, color: Blackstone Oak - Solana Beach Office Space

Solana Flooring

Coretec Blackstone Oak installation
Small beach style home office in San Diego with grey walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Whole Home Remodel

Tryangle Construction

This is an example of a small modern study room in Orange County with white walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Project Mays

Makkan Design

Photo of a small modern study room in Orange County with white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Projet Versailles Leclerc

Virginie EUDO

Le coin bureau
Photo of a small contemporary home studio in Paris with white walls, vinyl floors and a built-in desk.

Luxury Vinyl Plank

American Flooring

The rich leather furniture and time worn credenza blend beautifully with the Global Gem Coastal Collection Hickory Cockle vinyl plank we installed.
Small contemporary home studio in Jacksonville with vinyl floors and brown floor.

The Gemini

Enzo Design Build

This is an example of a small contemporary study room in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Black & White Apartment

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Corner office in bedroom, clients art collection
Design ideas for a small modern home office in San Diego with white walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk and yellow floor.

Bureau à la maison

B.O chezsoi

Ophélia Boinet
Small midcentury study room in Rennes with black walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Relaxing living room with home office

ab interiors

Photo of a small traditional study room in Berkshire with blue walls, vinyl floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Contemporary Home Office

Woodways

This beautiful stranded bamboo desk is custom made by talented Woodways craftsmen. This is the perfect focal piece for a home office renovation.
Small contemporary study room in Chicago with white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Shiloh Heritage Butler Pantry & Mudroom

The Kitchen Place

Hallway butler pantry w/ galley style mudroom/office Shiloh cabinets in Butler Pantry. KraftMaid cabinets in mudroom/office. Quartz countertops on all. Caesarstone soapstone in butler pantry Expo in office Belcastel hardware by Jeffrey Alexander

Home Office at Gladys Beach House

Whitney Design Studios

This small enclosed patio became a new light, bright and airy home office with views to the garden. We just added new flooring, paint and furniture.
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in San Francisco with blue walls, vinyl floors and a freestanding desk.

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.

Client C Office/Den One-Room Transformation

Magy Interiors LLC

Our team worked with our client to recreate her former office into a post-retirement office/den oasis. She wanted a space where she could relax, use her computer, store additional items, and use as an additional guest room for visitors. We chose to completely remove the built-ins that took up the entire room and the crown molding to create a more modern look. Then, we painted the walls, striped the floors and added a wood-mimicking vinyl, and brought in a beautiful area rug to tie it all together .

kusatsu-office

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

Small midcentury home studio in Other with blue walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Small Home Office Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors

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.