Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home studio in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Collingwood Casual & Manhattan Blues

Claire Jefford, Inc.

We used cool tones of blue and gray for this client's serene basement renovation project paired with subdued coastal accents. One of our main goals for this project was to transform our client's office space complete with a soft blue and gray accent wall, flat roman window treatment, and walnut floating shelves; as well as subtle gold accents in both the artwork and hardware on this gorgeous custom desk.

Shuffling The Decks

Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

French 75

EgoDesign

This is an example of a small transitional study room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor 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.

Updated Traditional Home

Twilly and Fig

A transitional study serving its duality of business and personal activities. The use of wallpaper on both the walls and ceiling gives the room a visual interest through pattern and color. The use of the indigo blue and copper jewel tones throughout the area rug and accessories create a fabulous, yet functional space. Michael Hunter Photography

Westfield NJ, New Build

Raychel Wade Design

Photo of a transitional home office in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

North Tampa

Gage-Martin Interiors

Mid-sized transitional study room in Tampa with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Portfolio Photography for Jane Perfect Interiors

SquareFoot

This is an example of a transitional craft room in Edinburgh with light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and wallpaper.

Portland Newer Build Transformation

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Home office transformed from wainscoted coffered ceiling cookie cutter design. Grasscloth wall warms up space. New built-ins house office equipment and coat closet. A patchwork of Turkish kilim rugs makes an overall rug.

Baileyana 1

Black Bear Builders, Inc.

Transitional study room in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Celina Color-Filled Modern Furnishing

Nicole Arnold Interiors

Designing our 3rd home for this long-standing client was a real treat when she moved to a big, bright, newly built home in Celina. Being entrusted with every aspect from the floor to the ceiling, down to the last accessory we filled this home with color, comfort and casual elegance. The client was ready for some out of the box thinking and more progressive design ideas from where she’d been in the past. The moody media room, jewel box home office and color pops in the family room exemplify how a home can evoke many different emotions and represent all of the different styles that appeal to her. The backyard is now a relaxing paradise with covered lounging space, an expansive pool, a putting green and a firepit area for intimate fireside chats. Home is now the haven the client anticipated we would create for her and told us she has to sometimes pinch herself to remind her that all this is really hers!

Reforma integral de unifamiliar en Gipuzkoa

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía Biderbost Photo
Mid-sized transitional home office in Bilbao with a library, beige walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Eclectic Home Office

BRNS Design

This eclectic office for two focuses on creating a functional space that creates that wow moment every home needs. when transforming this empty builder-grade room into a home office, we prioritized storage and usability to maximize the available space. A bold and colorful wallpaper was selected to bring the office to life and contrast against the crisp white custom built-in desk and cabinets.

Wimbledon Home

Joy Flanagan Design

This home office provides the ultimate place to work. The stunning contemporary desk and lamp are statement making while also being very functional. With elegant wall paper and bookcases behind this is quite a contemporary library.

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Natalia Ivanova | OVA Design Studio

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Barcelona with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Reforma integral de piso amplio en Bilbao

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía Biderbost Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home studio in Bilbao with beige walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Jenny's Jump Home Office

Kailey J. Flynn Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Austin with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Lovely Pattern on Pattern Office

EHS Designs

pattern on pattern, wallpaper
Transitional home office in Other with blue walls and wallpaper.

Fab Five

Esslinger Design Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor and wallpaper.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Wallpaper

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.