Simon Eldon Photography Interior design by Carine Harrington
Inspiration for a transitional home office in Birmingham with black walls, a freestanding desk and black floor.

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Rasmussen / Su Architects

Jeffrey Totaro
Transitional study room in Philadelphia with a built-in desk, grey walls and black floor.

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
Inspiration for a large transitional craft room in Atlanta with white walls, porcelain floors, a built-in desk, black floor and panelled walls.

Ashton Woods Bellagio Model

Ashton Woods

Photo of a transitional home office in Austin with beige walls, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Denby Family

Residents Understood

Transitional home office in Jacksonville with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Transitional Home Office

This is an example of a transitional home office in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

This is an example of 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.

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Renovation | Encino

Cisco Construction

@BuildCisco 1-877-BUILD-57
Transitional study room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Brookline Rejuvenation

Oak Hill Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, black floor and exposed beam.

Hugill Residence

CARIB DANIEL MARTIN architecture and design llc

New addition and interior redesign / renovation of a 1930's residence in the Battery Park neighborhood of Bethesda, MD. Photography: Katherine Ma, Studio by MAK

Study storage cabinet and sliding chalkboard

Associate Interiors

The sliding chalkboard by provides a fun way to keep track of daily activities. Message me if you are interested in purchasing one for your space. They work great in kitchens and kids rooms!

New Orleans Lower Garden District Transitional Condo

Susan Currie Design

Susan Currie Design designed the update and renovation of a Garden District pied-a-terre.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in New Orleans with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, black floor and ceramic floors.

Home Staging Beachlands Auckland - New built

Sojo Design Ltd

Design ideas for a small transitional study room in Auckland with carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Transitional Office Nook

Eve Gianni Art + Design

Custom built-ins turned this small space into a much needed home office. The large format photograph and lucite chair allow the desk and computer to almost disappear and the live edge desk soften the otherwise, sharp angles.

Denby Family

Residents Understood

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Jacksonville with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Lady Boss DC Pied-a-Terre

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in DC Metro with no fireplace, a freestanding desk, black walls and black floor.

Luxury Modern Home

Hill House Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Surrey with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and black floor.

A Town House Refurb & Extension with the Conservation Area

User

This townhouse sits within Chichester's city walls and conservation areas. Its is a semi-detached 5 storey home which has been fully refurbished with a modest single-storey rear extension. The new rear extension enclosing the light well to the basement is fully glazed, utilising a structural glazed roof and glazed panoramic sliding doors. A double-height space is retained to ensure adequate daylight to the basement room below. A courtyard garden has also been upgraded providing a quiet outdoor space directly accessible from the principal ground floor accommodation.

GuyCo - Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home 2017 - After

The Guy Corporation

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Indianapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and black floor.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Black Floor

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.