Design ideas for a transitional home office in Melbourne.

A nook with a comfortable, sophisticated daybed in your study gives you a place to get inspiration and also doubles as a guest room. See in Bluffview, a Dallas community.

Refined and Classic Entire House Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

The remodeled space features a custom Murphy bed that blends with the built-in cabinetry and window seats when not in use. Brass lighting and hardware add warmth and "pop" against the gray. Photo Credit - David Bader

Rustic Modern Home

Custom One Homes

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Minneapolis with carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor and grey walls.

Peachtree City, GA

Steiner Pope Interior Design

Jessica Ashley
Photo of a large transitional study room in Atlanta with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Costa Del Sol Dream Homes - The Hampton

Level Exposure, LLC

Designed and Built by: Cottage Home Company Photographed by: Kyle Caldabaugh of Level Exposure
Transitional study room in Jacksonville with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

The Bluffton

Cottage Home Company

Mid-sized transitional home office in Jacksonville with a freestanding desk, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Cambridge French Living Room Basement Renovation

Kathy Marshall Design

Once apon a time I was a scary basement located in a congested section of Cambridge MA. My clients and I set out to create a new space inspired by France that could also double as a guest room when needed. Painting the existing wood joists and adding bead board in between the joists and painting any exposed pipes white celebrates the ceiling rather than trying to hide it keeps the much needed ceiling height. Italian furniture, books and antique rug gives this once basement a very European well travelled feel.

High Style in San Antonio

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.

Greenwich Historic

Chango

Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Christian Torres
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

moody green office
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Oklahoma City with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, a freestanding desk and grey walls.

Transitional Home Office

This is an example of a transitional study room in Boston with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

English Countryside Manor

Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.

Dayna Flory Interiors Martin Vecchio Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Detroit with a built-in desk, black walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Ron Brenner Architects

Home office and sitting area.
Inspiration for a transitional home office in Other with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Modern Loft

Osborne Construction

http://www.heidisbridge.com/

Brooklyn Heights Townhouse

Kevin Dakan Architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in New York with a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Fallstone Mill Drive

Whalen Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional home office in St Louis with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Room Service Study

Marker Girl Home

This study was designed with a young family in mind. A longhorn fan a black and white print was featured and used family photos and kids artwork for accents. Adding a few accessories on the bookcase with favorite books on the shelves give this space finishing touches. A mid-century desk and chair was recommended from CB2 to give the space a more modern feel but keeping a little traditional in the mix. Navy Wall to create bring your eye into the room as soon as you walk in from the front door.

Writers' Abode

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Rob Karosis Photography
This is an example of a transitional home office in Burlington with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Dream Home Whole House Project

Closet Factory - Colorado

Libbie Holmes Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with white walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Transitional Brown Home Office 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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.