This home office provides the ultimate place to work. The stunning contemporary desk and lamp are statement making while also being very functional. With elegant wall paper and bookcases behind this is quite a contemporary library.

Walthamstow Village Home Office

Studio Fabbri

Interior design of home office for clients in Walthamstow village. The interior scheme re-uses left over building materials where possible. The old floor boards were repurposed to create wall cladding and a system to hang the shelving and desk from. Sustainability where possible is key to the design. We chose to use cork flooring for it environmental and acoustic properties and kept the existing window to minimise unnecessary waste.

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Natalia Ivanova | OVA Design Studio

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Barcelona with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Randall

Amareaux Interior Design Inc.

Photo of a transitional study room in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, decorative wall panelling and vaulted.

Sutton Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Shabby-Chic Customer Space | NC

Flooret

Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Vancouver Residence

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary study room in Vancouver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Fab Five

Esslinger Design Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor and wallpaper.

Kingscrest

Khachi Design + Build

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Toronto with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Midcentury Prairie Expansion

12/12 Architects & Planners

The Home Office and Den includes space for 2 desks, and full-height custom-built in shelving and cabinetry units. The homeowner had previously updated their mid-century home to match their Prairie-style preferences - completing the Kitchen, Living and DIning Rooms. This project included a complete redesign of the Bedroom wing, including Master Bedroom Suite, guest Bedrooms, and 3 Baths; as well as the Office/Den and Dining Room, all to meld the mid-century exterior with expansive windows and a new Prairie-influenced interior. Large windows (existing and new to match ) let in ample daylight and views to their expansive gardens. Photography by homeowner.

Project Glenpark

Diana Bastone Designs

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in Toronto with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Full Home -Transitional Refresh

Twilly and Fig

Industrial meets cozy; this home office features a wood and iron A-frame desk, grey leather chairs, plush kidney pillows, and a light grey abstract ottoman. The grey motorized roman shades and neutral, round Greek key-patterned area rug add depth and visual interest against the wood floor and paneled walls.

Ranch House Modern

Noz Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary study room in San Francisco with black walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, panelled walls and beige floor.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and panelled walls.

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Орлова Екатерина

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Moscow with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Lone Pine

CLB Architects

Lone Pine’s many unique elements and carefully considered details result in a seamless merger of form and function. Residential architecture by CLB, interior design by CLB and Pepe Lopez Design, Inc. Jackson, Wyoming – Bozeman, Montana.

Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Inspiration for a small country study room in New York with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, wood and wallpaper.

Scarsdale home

Lucy Harris Studio

Key decor elements include: Art: Illumination Yellow and Green by Betty Merken and burst and peek by Fran O’Neill from Sears Peyton Gallery Wallpaper: Bang Dem Sticks wallpaper from Drop it Modern Sofa: Lotus sectional from Crate and Barrel Pillow fabrics: Cymbeline by Tibor from Holland and Sherry, Laveno Barre Mache from C&C Milano and Cracked Ice Minor by FLOCK from Studio Four NYC Stools: Modern Stacking stools from West Elm reupholstered in Steelcut Trio fabric by Maharam Bowl: Iridescent glass bowl from The Future Perfect Desk lamp: AJ table lamp from Design Within Reach Desk chair: Beetle meeting chair by Gubi from Design Public Group Coffee table: Eames Elliptical table from Hive Modern Light fixtures: OK fixtures from Flos

Projet Bertha

Karen Tinka Design Intérieur

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic study room in Paris with a library, blue walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, black floor and wallpaper.

Relaxed Beach

J Lynn Design Group

This home office has a custom Murphy bed design that will not disappoint your guest!
Inspiration for a large beach style study room in Miami with blue walls, travertine floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

San Diego Kitchen & Office

Cathie Hong Interiors

We were asked to help transform a cluttered, half-finished common area to an organized, multi-functional homework/play/lounge space for this family of six. They were so pleased with the desk setup for the kids, that we created a similar workspace for their office. In the midst of designing these living areas, they had a leak in their kitchen, so we jumped at the opportunity to give them a brand new one. This project was a true collaboration between owner and designer, as it was done completely remotely.

All Wall Treatments 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.