Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Standfast Residence

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, orange floor, beige walls and no fireplace.

S.S Attic Home Office

User

Hanging file drawers provide easy access to your most important documents. Home Office built out of White Melamine with Raised Panel vinyl door and drawer faces. Countertops are stained wood with a solid wood edge. Brushed Nickel hardware. Designed by Michelle Langley and fabricated and installed by Closet Factory Washington DC #closetfactory #closetfactorydc

Historical Library Preservation

Star Painting & Wallcovering of Skippack, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional home office in Philadelphia with blue walls, a freestanding desk, orange floor, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Key West Old Town

Burch Interiors

Traditional study room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and orange floor.

Borg Residence

Designs Australia

Traditional style shelving units built into alcoves either side of fireplace. Two storage cupboards to right hand side with frame and panel doors. Quarter sawn timber to bring out natural wood feature. Adjustable shelves throughout. Size of each unit: 1.3m wide x 2.8m high x 0.3m deep Materials: Solid and veneer quarter sawn American Oak stained to match existing furniture with clear satin lacquer finish.

Traditional Craftsman Client Home

Bob Buescher Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and orange floor.

Custom Pilasters and Crown Mouldings

Dovetail Group LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Two Story Brick House

kelly2design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Minneapolis with a library, grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and orange floor.

Finished Work

Smith & Watson by JC Landa

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with orange walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and orange floor.

Woodlands - Traditional Warmth

Deanna's Interior Designs

Linda McManus Images
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and orange floor.

Custom Cabinetry

Turn Key Remodel

Our custom cabinetry comes in many styles and can fit the design in a kitchen, home office, bathroom, and anywhere desired.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and orange floor.

Borg Residence

Designs Australia

Armstrong Yorkshire Oak Plank Hardwood Flooring, Edison, NJ

Highway Flooring Inc.

Highway Flooring Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and orange floor.

Classic French Doors at Library Entrance

Dovetail Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Modern Gas Insert Fireplace

Dovetail Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Classic Library

Dovetail Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Bookcases with Lower and Upper Sections

Dovetail Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Library Sitting Area

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, orange floor, coffered and panelled walls.

J.Z. Home Office

User

My client wanted a home office with plenty of desk space as well as storage for his vast collection of books. My installer Jimmy did an amazing job bringing my vision to life! By using Ruby Plank Melamine for the structure we were able to save my client some money without sacrificing on the overall look of his office. The drawer faces and moldings are all solid wood stained to match the Ruby Plank Maple Melamine. My client was already starting to put his books on the shelves before my installer was even finished loading his van! I love helping my clients get organized!

Traditional Home Office Design Ideas with Orange Floor

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.