This is an example of a transitional home office in Austin with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Craft Room Samples

Wendy Westerfied, Organized by Wendy

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional craft room in Nashville with yellow walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Our Work

Thomas W Glass Home Design Repair and Remodel

Photo of a small transitional study room in Austin with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Transitional Style Decor

Lumar Interiors

We went with a classic style for this lovely home office. The home office features custom built-ins and a large desk in rich, traditional woods. To balance out the dark woodwork, we added a small sitting area in light, off-white linens and gold finishes throughout. Project by Richmond Hill interior design firm Lumar Interiors. Also serving Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Markham, Thornhill, Vaughan, York Region, and the Greater Toronto Area. For more about Lumar Interiors, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/portfolio/stouffville-project/

Lakefront Transitional home office

Highgate Builders

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Chicago with a built-in desk and yellow walls.

My Work

Annie Saumure

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home office in Calgary with yellow walls, carpet, no fireplace and beige floor.

Attic Escape

CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS

Alyssa Lee Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional study room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Clean Traditional

Poet Interiors

Bobby Cunningham
Small transitional study room in Houston with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Homeland Office and Laundry Room

redhead design, llc

Stephanie London Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional home office in Baltimore with yellow walls, ceramic floors, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Home Office & Gym

Anar Design LLC

Large transitional study room in San Diego with yellow walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, grey floor and panelled walls.

Home Office- Hunter Douglas

Greenvalley Window Solutions, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Kathleen Townsend Interior Design, LLC

Rebecca Varga
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Other with yellow walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Remodeled Arizona Farmhouse

Design InSite

Ann Cummings Interior Design / Design InSite / Ian Cummings Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Phoenix with a built-in desk, yellow walls, carpet and no fireplace.

Library Office

Anna Watkins Porter

Photo of a transitional home office in Other with yellow walls.

Studio City

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Doug Hill Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Los Angeles with yellow walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk and light hardwood floors.

Home Office / Guest Room

Marie Stewart Interiors

The client selected favorite family photos, old & new. I then framed or re-framed them all to create this lovely gallery wall.
This is an example of a small transitional home office in Los Angeles with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Model Home Luxury

Mary Shipley Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Columbus with yellow walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Southmoor Apartments

Abshers Professional Painting

Expansive transitional home office in St Louis with carpet, a built-in desk and yellow walls.

Contemporary Builder's Home

Sroka Design, Inc.

Photo of a transitional study room in DC Metro with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

From New York To Charleston

Sandy Schargel Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional home office in Charleston with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Transitional Home Office Design Ideas with Yellow 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.