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.

Project Barton Creek

Terravista Interior Design Group

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.

RIDGEWOOD ESTATE

HUNTINGTON ID

Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.

Verano Home Office

Jamie Naugle Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Tuxedo Park

Elle Du Monde LLC

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Atlanta with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Transitional Transformation

Bohannon Design Team

Design ideas for a large transitional home office in Dallas with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, coffered and panelled walls.

Hollywood Regency

Reuter Homes

Bedroom 4 / Office TV and computer wiring, raised panels, crown, and panel molding throughout. Beautiful view of landscaping with a diamond pattern trellis.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Large transitional home office in Phoenix with a library, black walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and panelled walls.

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.

Indian Hills, Edina

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Transitional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

East Villas

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Photo of a transitional study room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Manchester, MA - Grothouse for This Old House® Cape Ann Project

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Countertop Wood: Walnut Category: Desktop Construction Style: Flat Grain Countertop Thickness: 1-3/4" thick Size: 26-3/4" x 93-3/4" Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8” Roundover on top and bottom edges on three sides, 1/8” radius on two vertical corners Wood Countertop Finish: Durata® Waterproof Permanent Finish in Matte Sheen Wood Stain: N/A Designer: Venegas and Company, Boston for This Old House® Cape Ann Project Job: 23933

Strathy Ave

New Age Design

New Age Design
This is an example of a large transitional study room in Toronto with light hardwood floors, black walls, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Glenview Home Office Renovation

Dual Concept Design

Large transitional study room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Poplar Hill

ID Studio Interiors

Transitional study room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wood, panelled walls and wood walls.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional home office in Phoenix with a library, black walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

2020 Portfolio

HU-489631152

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Panelled 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.