Bespoke Home study space - Bespoke design and build

The client wasnt sure what to do with this little nook, the window was so lovely but the space had just an accent chair. The result was this beautiful bespoke little desk area, with storage for her books and a little area to work on. Light and bright to open the space up with a lovely accent colour chair. This was a design and build project.

Chandler Remodel Project

Alisha Taylor Interiors

This modern Chandler Remodel project features a completely transformed home office with wall-to-ceiling custom built-ins in a bold navy color creating an inspiring place to work from home.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The light filled home office overlooks the sunny backyard and pool area. A mid century modern desk steals the spotlight.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury study room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and exposed beam.

Délimiter un espace bureau dans une chambre d'amis

Esprit Riviera

Le contraste entre le bois noir du bureau et son l'environnement végétal dans lequel il s'inscrit créé un équilibre parfait entre l'élégance et la légèreté.

Tropical Home Office

Photo of a small tropical study room in Portland with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and wallpaper.

Ravine View Home Office

Douglas Design Studio

Macassar ebony wood paneled walls with hidden storage line the hallway to this gentleman office. A built in cappuccino station with marble shelving and leather lining. Walls of the office are leather covered. A custom designed desk made of macassar ebony.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Study

Kylie Sargent

Design ideas for a small study room in Geelong with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Indian Hills, Edina

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Transitional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Marin Transitional Craftsman

Polsky Perlstein Architects

Design ideas for a transitional study room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Study

Lauren Allyn Interiors

Photo of a large transitional study room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and coffered.

Nottingham

Shannon Crain

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Black/White Home Office by PrimeDesignDFW.com

Prime Design Cabinetry LLC

Three walls of storage in this home office. Deep drawers to hold recycling bins and electrical drawers to hold printers and shredders. All drawers have Blum soft-close, under-mount slides, and adjustable shelving. The window bench includes plenty of storage. Perpendicular desk (t-shape) has lower storage drawers for files. Optional built-in desk area.

Belsize Park Penthouse

Kia Designs

Small contemporary study room in London with carpet, a built-in desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

Wimbledon Townhouse

Kia Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, white walls and beige floor.

Denver Cherry Hills Remodel

Architectural Workshop

The dramatic gable and high ceilings of the library, paired with high-end fixtures and finishes, create a sophisticated and unique space in the home. Emily Minton Refield Photography

Project Barton Creek

Terravista Interior Design Group

The client wanted to create a traditional rustic design with clean lines and a feminine edge. She works from her home office, so she needed it to be functional and organized with elegant and timeless lines. In the kitchen, we removed the peninsula that separated it for the breakfast room and kitchen, to create better flow and unity throughout the space.

Stone Pine at Newport Coast, CA

Azizi Architects

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Orange County with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Box pleat valances enhanced with covered buttons in a quiet study

Curtain Call

My clients have a small study with a new sofa and love seat. Both a desk and television are located in the room. They have several bird feeders outside of their back window which they keep fully stocked and which provide a lot of entertainment. They wanted window treatments which would pull the room together and add color without obscuring their view. We fabricated tailored box pleat valances with covered button enhancements, just enough to warm up the room.

Heart of Hoboken Family Residence

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, a freestanding desk, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Study Room 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.