An executive office with uniquely vaulted ceilings mixing shiplap and wood, and much custom cabinetry
Large study room in Grand Rapids with white walls, carpet, a built-in desk, beige floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Verano Home Office

Jamie Naugle Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Home Office

Laurie Mattson Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor, coffered and wood walls.

Bring it on BURR

kellydesigns

Mid-sized traditional study room in New York with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Bella Collina - Villa Montecatini Home Office

Masterpiece Design Group

Multi-functional spaces are here to stay! We created a built-in as the focal point in the space for storage, a freestanding desk and bar cart, and a separate zone to maximize additional seating for this dreamy office. We love the stained beams and decorative light as well. Studio KW Photography

Fireplace w Custom Cabinets

Benvenuti and Stein

Office/Study,Benvenuti and Stein Design Build North Shore, Winnetka Showroom
Mid-sized traditional study room in Chicago with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, vaulted and panelled walls.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

Design ideas for a large beach style study room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

A colourful London flat - All For Romeo projectra

Mon Concept Habitation - London

The owner also wanted a home office. In order to make this space feel comfortable and warm, we painted the walls with Lick's lovely shade "Pink 02".
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in London with multi-coloured walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Crabtree House

Into interior design

Small eclectic study room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and exposed beam.

Wilmette All American

Third Coast Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and coffered.

Contemporary Home Renovation

Ryan Rosene Photography

Office nook under stairway.
Inspiration for a small contemporary study room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Office & Cigar Lounge

JS Interiors LLC

European Fine Paints High Gloss Blue Paint, Custom wall paneling, custom desk. CB2 Decorative accessories, Loloi Canyon faux fur area Rug. Design Principal: Justene Spaulding Junior Designer: Keegan Espinola Photography: Joyelle West

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

This is an example of 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.

Home Refresh

SHADEE LADY WINDOW COVERINGS & INTERIOR DESIGN

This is an example of a transitional study room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and wood walls.

Рабочий кабинет

Александр Казаченко | Do Buro

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Moscow with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

RIDGEWOOD ESTATE

HUNTINGTON ID

Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.

Walnut Creek Condo

Project Guru

Cosy space in calming gray/green tones with custom hide a bed sofa and built-in cabinetry. Duolite Duette window shades. Built-in desk with glass-covered wood top.New windows, one to the outdoor dining area.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Large transitional study room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Clear Creek Parade Home 2020

Celtic Custom Homes

Home Office with see through fireplace, coffered ceiling and built in desk and shelves by Verser Cabinet Shop.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with grey walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, coffered and light hardwood floors.

Range Line

Alme Design Co

This is an example of a transitional study room in Milwaukee with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

All Ceiling Designs 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.