Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Grand Rapids with dark hardwood floors, black walls, no fireplace and brown floor.

2011 HHL Den

Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.

D&M Images
Inspiration for a traditional home office in Other with black walls and a freestanding desk.

The Windsor

Nathan Homes LLC

Design ideas for a traditional study room in Omaha with black walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and decorative wall panelling.

Des Moines, IA - Remodel

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with black walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Cord Shiflet's Personal Home

Cord Shiflet

This is an example of a traditional study room in Austin with black walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

Urban Elegance

Laura Manchee Designs

The client desired a fun black and white office that highlighted her various photography projects. A reading nook was designed at the bench seat to offer a special retreat for reading and relaxation.

University

Domiteaux Garza Architecture

Charles Smith
Photo of a traditional home office in Dallas with black walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Classic Farmhouse

Pamela Sandler Architect

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Boston with black walls, a freestanding desk, carpet and no fireplace.

Richmond, Tx.

Connie Anderson Photography

Connie Anderson Photography
This is an example of a traditional home office in Houston with black walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Office Cabinetry

Icon Kitchens, LTD.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Toronto with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

San Ysidro Dr.

Rimon Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional study room in Los Angeles with black walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Cove Property

C.E.I.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional home office in DC Metro with a library, black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Broadmoor

Woodcastle Homes Ltd

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Toronto with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Comfortable and Collected

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Vallejo Street Highrise

Design Line Construction, Inc.

Photo of a traditional home office in San Francisco with black walls and beige floor.

French Normandy

Greg Perry Design

Brie Williams
Design ideas for a traditional home office in Charlotte with black walls.

Indian Hill Renovation

Wentz Design

Whole-house renovation to existing Indian Hill home. Prior to the renovation, the Scaninavian-modern interiors felt cold and cavernous. In order to make this home work for a family, we brought the spaces down to a more livable scale and used natural materials like wood and stone to make the home warm and welcoming.

Houston Equestrian Sitting Room

Roseanette's Interior Designs

Houston Tanglewood Equestrian Sitting Room Ralph Lauren collection of antiques and oils. The perfect wine/appetizer room with entry leading to wine closet.

Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond

Yoko Kloeden Design

Photography: YAYOI
This is an example of a traditional home office in London with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Home Office or Reading Space with a Shabby Chic Style

modGSI Furniture

A Modern Shabby Chic Style Home Office or reading space with a minimalist theme color is perfect for you timeless and simple home. L-shaped white desk will make your space looks brighter and spacious and it also provides you tons of work space for your paper works. Add a white book shelf to match your desk to keep your collectibles and things organize. A grey lounge chair or ottoman would be perfect to add in an office to have a space where you can read your favorite books or rest. Enjoy your office works with a comfortable and bright home office space like this!

Traditional Home Office Design Ideas with Black Walls

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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.