Photo of a large transitional study room in Austin with blue walls, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and medium hardwood floors.

Danville Project

Applegate Tran Interiors

Large transitional home office in San Francisco with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Madison Heights English Colonial

Current Designed

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and no fireplace.

Timber Ridge Lot 5

a3g architects

This is an example of a transitional home office in Kansas City with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Bell Mountain

Amity Worrel & Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home office in Austin with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office painted with C2 Paint

Town Line Wallpaper & Paint Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, blue walls and brown floor.

Archie's Library

Residents Understood

Bonnie Sen
This is an example of a transitional study room in DC Metro with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Modern Farmhouse

Karen Kempf Interiors

A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.

Transitional Urban Farmhouse

User

Marcello Rodarte
Inspiration for a transitional home office in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Old NE Home

MJ Designs

Brandi Image Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Tampa with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Lovely Pattern on Pattern Office

EHS Designs

This is an example of a transitional home office in Other with blue walls and wallpaper.

Saphire Home Office

Alexandra Naranjo Designs Inc

Saphire Home Office. featuring beautiful custom cabinetry and furniture
Inspiration for a large transitional home studio in Other with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Chloes Bloom New Build

BANDD DESIGN

We picked out the sleek finishes and furniture in this new build Austin home to suit the client’s brief for a modern, yet comfortable home: --- Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/chloes-bloom-new-build/

Brentwood Estate Home

Superior Custom Homes & Remodeling

Photo of a transitional study room in Nashville with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Shingle Style New Construction

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Small transitional study room in DC Metro with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue walls, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Avalon II Project Photos

Dream Finders Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Jacksonville with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Baltimore City Townhouse Refresh

Folding Chair Design

Katie Merkle
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Baltimore with blue walls, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Hollywood Residence

Elizabeth Gordon

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

DSDownOnTheCorner

Amy Storm & Company

Picture Perfect home
Mid-sized transitional home office in Chicago with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Office

Leslie Lewis & Associates

Transitional study room in Louisville with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Blue 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.