This photo illustrates the home recording studio we created for this client in what used to be an attic. Client wanted to have a coal booth set up for bringing her church group in to record tracks and practice.

Traditional Home Office

This is an example of a traditional study room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Connecticut Estate

Crisp Architects

Photography by Rob Karosis
Traditional home office in New York with red walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Craft Room

Henige's Custom Woodworking

Photo by CCD
Design ideas for a large traditional craft room in Other with red walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Gladwyn Residence

EC Trethewey Building Contractors, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional home office in Philadelphia with a library, red walls and a freestanding desk.

Rustic Residence in Mansfield

Christopher @ Architects LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Cleveland with red walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

Charlotte - SAB - Office (1)

Banner's Cabinets

This home office features wainscoting, chair rail, and crown by Banner's Cabinets. The display/storage unit has fluted and paneled pilasters, a soft eyebrow arch with frame bead at the open display sections, and a linear molding applied to the door frames of the doors in the center section. The upper paneled header and lower display section are separated by a piece of crown molding. The upper crown continues around the room, and the chair rail serves as a counter edge profile at the cabinets for a totally integrated look.

Tibetan Area Rugs

K. Powers & Company

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Boston with red walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Suprise! Dual Purposed Room

Dedham Cabinet Shop

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with red walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and white floor.

Washington Park Residence

Tawney Waldo

Emily Minton Redfield
Photo of a traditional home office in Denver with a library, red walls, carpet and beige floor.

Photos of Completed Projects

Streightiff Architects & Builders

Inspiration for a traditional home office in Chicago with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Offices

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

Slatwall is a great way to capitalize on a small space by employing bins and hooks to organize office necessities vertically. It is versatile and easily reconfigured whenever the mood strikes! Margaret Ferrec

Victorian Home

Dominique Michelle Vidal

Victorian Asian Styled Wallpaper Home Office
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in New York with red walls, painted wood floors, beige floor and wallpaper.

Toluca Lake Villa

Susan Jay Design

Susan Jay
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Los Angeles with red walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Napa, Vineyard Estates, Custom Home

CRC Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional home office in San Francisco with a library, red walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Edgemont Abbey- Custom Luxury Home Office

Naikoon Contracting Ltd

Ema Peter
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Vancouver with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Basement Work Station

Closet Organizing Systems

Basement turned into entertainment area complete with desk/work station. Wine refrigerator. White melamine cabinets. Carey Ekstrom/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

Pemberley - Estate

Visbeen Architects

A unique combination of traditional design and an unpretentious, family-friendly floor plan, the Pemberley draws inspiration from European traditions as well as the American landscape. Picturesque rooflines of varying peaks and angles are echoed in the peaked living room with its large fireplace. The main floor includes a family room, large kitchen, dining room, den and master bedroom as well as an inviting screen porch with a built-in range. The upper level features three additional bedrooms, while the lower includes an exercise room, additional family room, sitting room, den, guest bedroom and trophy room.

North Palm Beach Regency

Lisa Erdmann & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Miami with red walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Traditional Home Office

Inspiration for a traditional home office in New York with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Traditional Home Office Design Ideas with Red 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.