Design ideas for a transitional home office in Richmond with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Siker/Keates

JDL Development Inc.

Sally Painter
Large transitional home office in Portland with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Osprey

Cole Harris Associates LLC

Inspiration for a transitional study room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and a standard fireplace.

Spanish Andalusian Home

Geoffrey Mouen Architect, LLC

This is an example of a transitional home office in Orlando with limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and purple walls.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Urban Farmhouse

Design DCA

Mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Rice University - New Home Construction

Edwards Interiors and Design, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and a freestanding desk.

Rénovation d'un appartement haussmannien 4 pièces

Créateurs d'Intérieur

Cet appartement de 100 m2 situé dans le quartier de Beaubourg à Paris était anciennement une surface louée par une entreprise. Il ne présentait pas les caractéristiques d'un lieu de vie habitable. Cette rénovation était un réel défi : D'une part, il fallait adapter le lieu et d'autre part allier l'esprit contemporain aux lignes classiques de l'haussmannien. C'est aujourd'hui un appartement chaleureux où le blanc domine, quelques pièces très foncées viennent apporter du contraste.

Rénovation Appartement Haussmannien Paris V

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Paris with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, grey walls and a stone fireplace surround.

Fairview Home

Notting Hill Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

West 95th Project

M&P Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Highland Ave - Green Phoenix Development

Essex Restoration

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Oxford Park- Office

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Nina Farmer Interiors Builder: Youngblood Builders Photographer: Michael J. Lee Photography

Gentleman's Study in Tomball

CLR Design Services, Inc.

DM Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Luxurious Masculine- Great Room & Library

THE DESIGN CO. inc.

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Forest Hill Transformation- Before and After

Condovate Interiors Inc.

amazing transformation of family room
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Hancock House

Shannon Grady

More of a parlour/office space. I imagine it as a library for whoever moves into the house.
Mid-sized transitional home office in Portland with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

His Home Office

IMPACT design Resources

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Haute Home Office

Laurie DiGiacomo Interiors

A luxe home office that is beautiful enough to be the first room you see when walking in this home, but functional enough to be a true working office.

Denver Home Office- Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Griffin Design Source

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

All Fireplaces Transitional 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.