We transformed this barely used Sunroom into a fully functional home office because ...well, Covid. We opted for a dark and dramatic wall and ceiling color, BM Black Beauty, after learning about the homeowners love for all things equestrian. This moody color envelopes the space and we added texture with wood elements and brushed brass accents to shine against the black backdrop.

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.

ASC Relatively Calm Waters

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a transitional home office in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Home Office Makeover- Zoom Ready!

Bella Interiors

The home owner often felt cold while working in his office. This was addressed by using warm and inviting tones, by wrapping the walls in grass cloth, and adding a plush area carpet. Custom drapes not only added warmth but added colour. By using a variety of woods and techniques (Shou Sugi Ban); this custom wood ceiling feature creates a luxurious and dramatic statement in the office.

River Crossing

Parker Homes

This is an example of a large transitional home office in Austin with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

The House in Silver Spring

Katie Carlin Interiors

Photo of a transitional home office in Baltimore with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Paradise Valley - Caballeros

Laura Kehoe Design

Photo of a transitional study room in Phoenix with white walls, a built-in desk, grey floor and wood.

Groveland Grandeur: A Luxurious New Build In Prestigious West Vancouver

Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Vancouver with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wood.

Virginia St Townhome

Fratelli Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in Houston with a library, blue walls, marble floors, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

Laurelhurst Storybook Residence

Board & Vellum

The study offers a special, stand-out moment of color and art with a dreamy forest scene wall in shades of blue.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wood.

Historic Tudor Cottage Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

This cozy study is where the garage was in the original 1937 design. The low ceiling is a nod to the home's historic nature.
This is an example of a small transitional study room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

The Custom Tudor at Manor Park

Mitchell & Best Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in DC Metro with wood, exposed beam, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and blue walls.

Projects

Reverie Interiors

Mid-sized transitional study room in Raleigh with blue walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wood.

Malvern Home Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo of a transitional home office in Philadelphia with a freestanding desk, wallpaper and wood.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

A secret entrance hidden behind a bookcase reveals a charming children's craft room complete with stained wood ceilings. ⁠
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional craft room in DC Metro with white walls, multi-coloured floor and wood.

Virginia Elegance

Phil Kean Design Group

Inspiration for a large transitional home office in Orlando with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

River's End

Pineapple House Interior Design

The wallpaper is similar to the ceiling pattern in this home office space.
Photo of a small transitional home office in Miami with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

Virginia St Townhome

Fratelli Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home office in Houston with a library, blue walls, marble floors, a freestanding desk, wood and wood walls.

Southlake French Country

Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer

As you walk through the front doors of this Modern Day French Chateau, you are immediately greeted with fresh and airy spaces with vast hallways, tall ceilings, and windows. Specialty moldings and trim, along with the curated selections of luxury fabrics and custom furnishings, drapery, and beddings, create the perfect mixture of French elegance.

Equestrian Office

Haus of Rowe Interiors

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Wood

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.