Photo of a small transitional home office in Other with purple walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Design ideas for a large transitional craft room in Seattle with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Reading Room

TruDesign

This is an example of a transitional study room in Denver with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Elegant Home Office

Mor Furniture for Less

The romantic and elegant Bellamy Charcoal Home Office is furnished with felt-lined drawers and tinted cabinet doors for maximum storage. Embellished with scroll-patterned doors and finished in a matte black peppercorn wash that highlights the natural wood grain.

Central Park West Residence

Willey Design LLC

This is an example of a transitional home office in New York with purple walls, carpet, a built-in desk and white floor.

Bergamo Model

Design West

This bonus room — that functions as a study — is elevated by a classic chair rail atop Romo textured wallcovering combined with white beams inside of a tray ceiling painted Sherwin-Williams Temperate Taupe. A pair of sconces double as reading lamps above the oversized Bernhardt sofa. Palecek’s Layla wooden bead chandelier shines down upon the glass top of the hammered metal Cuff cocktail table, which sits on a plush white rug with gray striations.

Mainline Residence

E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.

Tom Crane Photography
Photo of a transitional home studio in Philadelphia with purple walls, carpet, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Bali 3½" Composite Shutters

Bali Blinds

3½" Composite Shutters with Hang Strip, Divider Rail, Double Mouse Hole, and Standard Tilt: Silk White 2922
Photo of a transitional craft room in Other with purple walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Family Home Remodel and Facelift in Howard County

T.W. Ellis LLC

The original office has been transformed into a welcoming library with beautiful floor-to-ceiling white bookcases. Our client, who loves interesting details, requested that one of the bookcases be designed as a secret passage that opens into his new semi-isolated office. This gives him some privacy and sound control, so he can get a few things accomplished while the kids are running around the house. He also considers this an engaging conversation piece.

Bonus Room

Transformed Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional craft room in Cincinnati with purple walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

The Library

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Phoenix with a library, purple walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and coffered.

North Shore Nassau County Vinyl

Anthony's World of Floors, Inc.

Christina Byers Design, Interior Design
This is an example of a small transitional craft room in New York with purple walls, a built-in desk, no fireplace and vinyl floors.

Home Office Design - Red and White Walls

Lightsy

Inspiration for a small transitional study room in Other with a freestanding desk, purple walls, painted wood floors and grey floor.

Boerum Hill Whimsy

The Brooklyn Studio

Photography by Rachael Stollar
Design ideas for a transitional home office in New York with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and a library.

Renovation

Design By Kimberly Vaughan

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Dallas with purple walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

A First Time Remodeler's Sanctuary

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This home office has deep purple walls and fuchsia accent chairs. A silver chandelier hangs overhead. Asian-influence is present in this design with the wooden doors and Buddha lamp.

Purple Reigns

Signature Design Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in DC Metro with purple walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Springdale Home

Terracotta Design Build

Photo by Jeff Herr
This is an example of a transitional home office in Atlanta with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Split-Level Expansion

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Lake Forest - Minimal Staging

Making Houses Beautiful

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Orange County with purple walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Purple 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.