Rustic White Interiors
Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Study

Johnston Home Interior Design

This study off the kitchen acts as a control center for the family. Kids work on computers in open spaces, not in their rooms. Green linoleum covers the desk for a durable and cleanable surface. The cabinets were custom built for the space. The chairs are from Overstock.com. photo: David Duncan Livingston

Stone Waterfront in Greenwich, CT

JBMP Architecture and Interior Design

Design ideas for a traditional study room in New York with green walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Ashton Woods Home Offices

Ashton Woods

Contrast your white built in desk with dark wooden floors while connecting the two with beige walls. Seen in Bluffview, a Dallas community.
Mid-sized contemporary study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Las Campanas Remodel

Annie O'Carroll Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Albuquerque with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Now and Zen - Home Office

Drewett Works

Designed for two, the home office with its partner desk and expansive oak shelving unit earned Drewett Works a Gold Nugget Award for Best Home Work Space in 2021. Flooring is European oak. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Millwork: Rysso Peters Limestone (Demitasse) walls: Solstice Stone Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/

Farmhouse Home Office

Photo of a country study room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and grey walls.

Lake View House

JLF & Associates, Inc.

Country study room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Southern Living

Hendel Homes

Photo of a beach style study room in Minneapolis with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

North Andover Renovation

Apple Wood Construction, Inc.

Kath & Keith Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, grey walls and no fireplace.

New Orleans Inspired on Yarrow Point

Kristi Spouse Interiors

Custom home designed with inspiration from the owner living in New Orleans. Study was design to be masculine with blue painted built in cabinetry, brick fireplace surround and wall. Custom built desk with stainless counter top, iron supports and and reclaimed wood. Bench is cowhide and stainless. Industrial lighting. Jessie Young - www.realestatephotographerseattle.com

Union Square Loft

Michael Scaduto Architect

The study has a floating butcherblock desk and shelves stained to match the floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and no fireplace.

A Hillside Estate

Jane Antonacci Interior Design

Specialty paint on the walls of this round room create the appearance of paneling. A French table desk started the design and gave the feeling of a French room.The Michael Taylor chair was custom painted to coordinate with the colors of the room. Silk upholstery was applied to it. A collection of drawings from Italy and France complete the exquisite look. Photo: David Duncan Livingston

Bethesda Turret

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country study room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and vaulted.

Guildford Family Home

V4 Wood Flooring

This is an example of a modern study room in Surrey with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

Large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Old World Charm

Shapiro & Company Architects

This home was built in an infill lot in an older, established, East Memphis neighborhood. We wanted to make sure that the architecture fits nicely into the mature neighborhood context. The clients enjoy the architectural heritage of the English Cotswold and we have created an updated/modern version of this style with all of the associated warmth and charm. As with all of our designs, having a lot of natural light in all the spaces is very important. The main gathering space has a beamed ceiling with windows on multiple sides that allows natural light to filter throughout the space and also contains an English fireplace inglenook. The interior woods and exterior materials including the brick and slate roof were selected to enhance that English cottage architecture. Builder: Eddie Kircher Construction Interior Designer: Rhea Crenshaw Interiors Photographer: Ross Group Creative

Brynn Mawr Office & Sunroom

Rittenhouse Builders

Photo of a traditional study room in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Modern Dining Room, Living Room, and Workspace

Erotas Custom Building

Transitional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Transitional Home Office

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Richmond with grey walls, a freestanding desk, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Study Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood 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.