This study off the kitchen acts as a control center for the family. Kids work on computers in open spaces, not in their rooms. Green linoleum covers the desk for a durable and cleanable surface. The cabinets were custom built for the space. The chairs are from Overstock.com. photo: David Duncan Livingston

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

This beautiful home office boasts charcoal cabinetry with loads of storage. The left doors hide a printer station, while the right doors organize clear plastic bins for scrapbooking. For interest, a marble mosaic floor tile rug was inset into the wood look floor tile. The wall opposite the desk also features lots of countertop space for crafting, as well as additional storage cabinets. File drawers and organization for wrapping paper and gift bags round out this functional home office.

Waban Street

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Offices & Bookcases

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Rustic White Interiors
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Bernal Heights Residence

Gast Architects

Ed Ritger Photography
Photo of a transitional study room in San Francisco with a built-in desk, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Home Office

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Forest Grove

Joseph Aparicio Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Miller Residence

Copper Hills Custom Homes

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Family Room with Built in Work Space

Distinctive Interiors

We created a built in work space on the back end of the new family room. The blue gray color scheme, with pops of orange was carried through to add some interest. Ada Chairs from Mitchell Gold were selected to add a luxurious, yet comfortable desk seat. Kayla Lynne Photography

Archie's Library

Residents Understood

Bonnie Sen
This is an example of a transitional study room in DC Metro with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

East Cobb Renovation

Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

A newly renovated home office that includes a modern executive desk, floor to ceiling built in bookshelves for books, files and decorative mementos. Additional lighting solutions with overhead LED lights, a stylish desk lamp and decorative lighting above the window. Comfortable leather seating, and an ergonomic desk chair make this an ideal workspace.

Study

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Chicago with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

Expansive transitional study room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Keller Sophisticated Office

BRNS Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Dallas with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Bronte

Pizzale Design Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and red floor.

Le printemps de Nina

Elodie Dugué Photographe

Photo of a small transitional study room in Nantes with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Mt Larson

Blanton Design & Staging

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor, decorative wall panelling, panelled walls, no fireplace and coffered.

Office with Murphy Bed

Prompt 2 Design

Created new entry to office (previously small bedroom) off the living room.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Austin with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Proyecto completo

Aristides Gomez Sanz

Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Stone Pine at Newport Coast, CA

Azizi Architects

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Orange County with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Transitional Study Room Design Ideas

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.