Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Grand Rapids with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Olde Cypress Remodel

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Transitional home office in Other with a library, beige walls, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Showroom: 70 Mark Drive, Delmont, PA 15626

Inspired Closets by Tom

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Home Office in Luxe Transitional Hi-Rise Residence

Dona Rosene Interiors

Client downsizing into an 80's hi-rise condo hired designer to convert the small sitting room between the master bedroom & bathroom to her Home Office. Although the client, a female executive, was retiring, her many obligations & interests required an efficient space for her active future. Interior Design by Dona Rosene Interiors. Photos by Michael Hunter

Shuffling The Decks

Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Sophisticated Lux

User

Our client works from home on certain days and wanted a beautiful and inspiring office. We accented the neutral walls with colorful art along with an area rug that matched the tones in the artwork. A comfortable accent chair was selected to mimic the transitional lines of the desk. The chandelier is quite obviously the focal point and adds to the mixed metal elements along with it's feminine lines.

Bainbridge Library

MAPLE & PLUM

Maple & Plum
Design ideas for a transitional home office in Seattle with a library, beige walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Gallery Library

LMOH Home

A former unused dining room, this cozy library is transformed into a functional space that features grand bookcases perfect for voracious book lovers, displays of treasured antiques and a gallery wall collection of personal artwork. Shown in this photo: home library, library, mercury chandelier, area rug, slipper chairs, gray chairs, tufted ottoman, custom bookcases, nesting tables, wall art, accessories, antiques & finishing touches designed by LMOH Home. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

The Black Pearl / home office

Soaring Eagle Homes

Photography by Steven Paul
This is an example of a large transitional home office in Portland with a library, beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Wilton Colonial

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional study room in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

home library

Eleven Four LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional home office in Charlotte with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

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.

THIS IS HOW WE DUOTONE IT

Vivid Interiors

Large transitional study room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

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.

Wall Decor

Artmill Group

Photo courtesy Dan De Los Monteros - http://www.dlmphoto.com/
Mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

All Surfaces-Brookfield Home

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
Design ideas for an expansive transitional home office in Milwaukee with a library, dark hardwood floors, beige walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Summerfield Vineyard Home

R & K Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Raleigh with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Transitional Home Office

Inspiration for a transitional study room in New York with beige walls and a freestanding desk.

Preston Hollow Luxury Office

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige walls and brown floor.

Fixer Upper Photos

Magnolia Market

Transitional study room in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Beige 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 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.