This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Weston Residence

Design Complements

Deep blue and coral vivid tones for this amazing library. In this room you will find a blue velvet sofa and two ottomans with orange tray tables, coral reef decorations and orange pillows, along with a colorful chair.

HGTV WINNER for best Kitchen + Dining

Dewan Cabinetry

Mid-sized transitional study room in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Upper West Side Penthouse Home Office

Broderic Design

Design ideas for a small transitional home office in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

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.

Study

Golden Fish Interiors llc

Pairing the traditional style oak desk and modern side chair give this home office energy and a fresh take on working from home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and white walls.

Davidsonville Entertaining Space

Timberlake Design Build

Tommy Sheldon Photography
This is an example of a large transitional study room in Baltimore with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Stone Canyon

Wesley-Wayne Interiors (LA)

Transitional study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Lakeside Retreat

City Homes, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

4 FT Barnwood Writing Desk - 4 Drawers - Barnwood

Four Corner Furniture

4 FT Writing Desk w/ 4 Drawers - Barnwood
Mid-sized transitional study room in St Louis with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

3878 Rushmore Drive Upper Arlington (For Sale!)

The Tuckerman Home Group

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Columbus with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Arcadia Home Remodel and Design

James Stewart Photo

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Wenham Residence

Well Dunn Home Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Colleyville Home Update

ZFE Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and recessed.

Merriam Traditional New Build

J. Salmon Design Inc.

Home Office
This is an example of a transitional home office in Boston with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

BackCountry

Artisan Cabinetry, Inc.

Study
This is an example of a large transitional study room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Historic Martha's Vineyard Cozy Traditional Coastal Home Office

Hive Home

Jocelyn Filley
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Colonia Del Sol

Within Studio LLC

Custom cabinets for a home office made of gorgeous local Mesquite wood. This is a custom home that was designed and built by a super Tucson team. We remember walking on the dirt lot thinking of what would one day grow from the Tucson desert. We could not have been happier with the result. This home has a Southwest feel with a masculine transitional look. We used many regional materials and our custom millwork was mesquite. The home is warm, inviting, and relaxing. The interior furnishings are understated so as to not take away from the breathtaking desert views. The floors are stained and scored concrete and walls are a mixture of plaster and masonry. Christopher Bowden Photography http://christopherbowdenphotography.com/

Sylvan Park Historic Renovation

Maker Construction

Photo of a transitional home office in Nashville with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Cozy Library

Lux Decor

This is an example of a transitional home office in Montreal with a library, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with a Brick Fireplace Surround

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.