Inspiration for a transitional home office in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Misc. Spaces

Superior Home Improvement

This is an example of a transitional home office in Omaha with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and vaulted.

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
Large transitional craft room in Atlanta with white walls, porcelain floors, a built-in desk, black floor and panelled walls.

Amethyst Balboa Island

William Guidero Planning and Design

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Orange County with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Craft Room

The Container Store Custom Closets

A charming 1920s Los Angeles home serves as a place of business, and the guest room doubles as a work studio. Elfa utility boards and shelving from The Container Store were the perfect solution for tools, keeping them visible and accessible above the workspace instead of piled on top of it.

Harvard Square Renovation

Hammond Design

In the third floor library we had custom built bookcases constructed with a strong geometric pattern. The shelves were finished in a high gloss black to make them stand out against the white walls. Photo: Eric Roth

Broadmoor Project Rustic Remodel

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Photo of a transitional home office in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Applewood Equestrian Home Office

Vanessa Empire Interiors, LLC

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

Appartement rue Washington, Paris 8

Passage Architecture

Photo of a transitional study room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Poco Calle

K and Q Interiors

Home office for two people with quartz countertops, black cabinets, custom cabinetry, gold hardware, gold lighting, big windows with black mullions, and custom stool in striped fabric with x base on natural oak floors

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

Photo of an expansive transitional study room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Offices

Michael Alan Kaskel

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

Modern Update

Metal + Petal

Modern living room and office update in Athens, GA
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Atlanta with white walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Weston Residence

Design Complements

Deep blue and coral vivid tones for this amazing library. In this room you will find a blue velvet sofa and two ottomans with orange tray tables, coral reef decorations and orange pillows, along with a colorful chair.

Office

Schneidermans Furniture Inc.

Combining relaxed new finishes and natural materials for a look that is both elegant and livable. Practical L-shaped desk is loaded with function and sized for smaller spaces.

Santa Cruz

Interior Concepts Design House

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Salt Lake City with white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Transitional Family Home

Interiors by Design

Photo of a large transitional home office in Other with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

South Tampa New Build

Hendrickson Interiors

This is an example of a transitional home office in Tampa with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Greek Revival Restoration

GULICK & Co.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Bridgeport with white walls, painted wood floors, a built-in desk, grey floor and no fireplace.

2018 Parade Home

Building Group

Transitional home office in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with White 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.