The client wanted to create a traditional rustic design with clean lines and a feminine edge. She works from her home office, so she needed it to be functional and organized with elegant and timeless lines. In the kitchen, we removed the peninsula that separated it for the breakfast room and kitchen, to create better flow and unity throughout the space.

Softly & Swiftly

Masa Studio Architects

AMBIA Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Leesburg Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a small transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Ashton Woods Home Offices

Ashton Woods

A nook with a comfortable, sophisticated daybed in your study gives you a place to get inspiration and also doubles as a guest room. See in Bluffview, a Dallas community.

Rustic Modern Home

Custom One Homes

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Minneapolis with carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor and grey walls.

The Bluffton

Cottage Home Company

Mid-sized transitional home office in Jacksonville with a freestanding desk, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Highland Park Classic

Traci Connell Interiors

This home office shows how beauty can be mixed with functional and provide a stunning result. The cobalt color scheme throughout the home is brought into the space by a blue lounge chair. The custom gray painted shaker style cabinets behind the modern, rustic desk show off plenty of the homeowners keepsakes and treasures.

Tribeca Loft

West Village GC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and no fireplace.

Posh Farmhouse - From Conception to Completion

RSZ Design Development

Home Office
Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design

Haven Design and Construction

The sophisticated study adds a touch of moodiness to the home. Our team custom designed the 12' tall built in bookcases and wainscoting to add some much needed architectural detailing to the plain white space and 22' tall walls. A hidden pullout drawer for the printer and additional file storage drawers add function to the home office. The windows are dressed in contrasting velvet drapery panels and simple sophisticated woven window shades. The woven textural element is picked up again in the area rug, the chandelier and the caned guest chairs. The ceiling boasts patterned wallpaper with gold accents. A natural stone and iron desk and a comfortable desk chair complete the space.

Home Renovation

Weldon Carpentry & General Contracting

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Philadelphia with grey walls and a built-in desk.

Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

moody green office
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Oklahoma City with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, a freestanding desk and grey walls.

Nottingham

Shannon Crain

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Home Office

10K Architecture

Home office with wall paneling and desk.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Quail Call

Jennifer Taylor Design

A home office with style! A linen wrapped desk sits in front of a custom built-in.
Design ideas for a transitional home office in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Taplow Riverside House

Honeycomb

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Buckinghamshire with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Maravillas || Remodel || Austin, TX

Etch Design Group

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Wentworth Spectacular Home

Creekside Cabinets

Waypoint Cabinetry. Design by Mindy at Creekside Cabinets and Joanne Glenn at Island Creek Builders, Photos by Archie at Smart Focus Photography.
Photo of a large transitional study room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Offices & Bookcases

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Rustic White Interiors
Large transitional study room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Grayhawk Scottsdale

Willis Baker Design

Photo of a transitional home office in Phoenix with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Grey 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.