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.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Design ideas for 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.

From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation

Corinthian Fine Homes

Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.

Maidstone

HW Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Park Avenue Residence

Dmitry Serba Design

Brushed oak paneling, cabinets and ceiling beams
This is an example of a large transitional home office in New York with a library, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Luxury home interiors

User

Stunning refurbishment of a ultra high end luxury home in affluent area of London. Photography by Helen Tunstall Photography
This is an example of a transitional study room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and coffered.

Copper Crest

Keith Wing Custom Builders

Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Transitional study room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

UPDATES- BEFORE & AFTERS

Susan Glick Interiors

MODERN UPDATE TO HOME OFFICE WALLPAPER ON FOCAL WALL FLOATING DESK ON FOCAL WALL MID CENTURY MODERN FREE STANDING DESK MODERN BARREL BACK CHAIRS BLACK/WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY

Laurelhurst Storybook Residence

Board & Vellum

The muted blue accents give this cozy parlor a relaxed and inviting feel.
Mid-sized transitional home office in Seattle with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Gorgeous Grasscloth!!

Paper Moon Painting

Fabulous home office with walls covered in dark blue grasscloth. Photo by Matthew Niemann
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Austin with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

My House

Design Soda

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

Lake House

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in San Francisco with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and black floor.

DS Coastal In The Burbs

Amy Storm & Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Builder Model | Copper Ridge| New Braunfels, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Transitional home office in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.

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.

SANDALBRANCH - Open Areas

SCM Design Group

Blue cabinets in a study can create a vibrant atmosphere that is perfect for completing tasks. The color blue has been proven to be calming and help with focus, making it an ideal choice for a study or workspace. The cabinets also provide a great way to store supplies and documents, while adding an extra layer of visual interest to the room. Plus, the color blue can easily be matched with other colors and furniture pieces, so you can create a unique and stylish look.

All Fireplace Surrounds 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.