Photo of a large country study room in Sacramento with carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a plaster fireplace surround and green walls.

Waxhaw/Marvin, Colorful Interiors -Mixing antiques with new furniture

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This is a feminine ladies study and sitting room. It is filled with our clients favorite colors and antiques. We just added new chairs, pillows and a rug.

Spring Creek Library

New Leaf Remodeling

Photo of a large traditional home office in Chicago with a library, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Modern Home Office

Love Your Room LLC

My client, who works from home full time in Pennsylvania, asked us to give her an office space that functions well for a hard working accountant, AND would also be a retreat for her during off work hours. Our solution: Split the room down the middle; half office and half lounge area. We tied the spaces together through color (her obsession with teal and pink). We refaced the fireplace and added a built in bookcase to house her love of books. A very capable desk keeps her organized. We gave her a creative way to display her kids artwork and medals from her triathlon competitions using chicken wire frames. New wall sconces, comfortable furniture, and lots of fun accents bring juicy color in, even on the dreariest of days. What a bright lovely office with lots of storage! Torva Terra Photography

Ocean's Edge

Wright-Ryan Homes

Transitional study room in Portland Maine with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk, timber and planked wall panelling.

Kapok

Smith and Moore Architects

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Other with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Beverly Hills Alpine Residence

Studio1Plaster

This is an example of a large traditional study room in Los Angeles with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Southern Estate

Jonathan Miller Architects

Inspiration for a large country study room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Task Desk

Tenhulzen Residential

Computer station and lockable file drawer are centralized in the primary living space without sacrificing kitchen storage.
Small eclectic home office in Seattle with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Como by Design Interiors Showhouse

Camilla Molders Design

Camilla Molders Design was invited to participate in Como By Design - the first Interior Showhouse in Australia in 18 years. Como by Design saw 24 interior designers temporarily reimagined the interior of the historic Como House in South Yarra for 3 days in October. As a national trust house, the original fabric of the house was to remain intact and returned to the original state after the exhibition. Our design worked along side exisiting some antique pieces such as a mirror, bookshelf, chandelier and the original pink carpet. Add some colour to the walls and furnishings in the room that were all custom designed by Camilla Molders Design including the chairs, rug, screen and desk - made for a cosy and welcoming sitting room. it is a little to sad to think this lovely cosy room only existed for 1 week!

Historic Martha's Vineyard Cozy Traditional Coastal Home Office

Hive Home

Jocelyn Filley
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Fader

J Paul Builders

Transitional home office in Baltimore with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk, grey floor and vaulted.

3607 Tangley

BAS Concepts LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home office in Houston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

A Hint of Coastal Elegance

Collins DuPont Design Group

Designed by Amy Coslet & Sherri DuPont Photography by Lori Hamilton
Mid-sized mediterranean study room in Miami with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and brown walls.

Private Residence Plano, Tx.

CDA Interior Design

This is an example of a mediterranean home office in Dallas with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Sierra Madre House

Lechman Testa & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home office in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Lake Sherwood Traditional

Janette Mallory Interior Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized study room in Los Angeles with carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

Connell Residence Denver

Ecological Architecture P.A.

addition to a corner bedroom on the house and conversion to home office. new door and custom window to patio/courtyard
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Denver with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement haussmannien

Imagine Conception

L'idée pour ce projet était de redonner une seconde jeunesse à ce superbe appartement haussmannien de 250 m2. Un mélange d'ambiance, de couleurs, de matériaux. De grands salons blancs, une bibliothèque sur mesure, une salle de bain complètement restaurée dans un style victorien et une salle d'eau contemporaine. Au-delà des prouesses techniques réalisées par les artisans pour remettre aux normes actuelles ce logement, les clients souhaitaient surtout conserver l'âme de cet appartement situé dans un ancien hôtel particulier datant du début XXe. Imagine Conception lui a offert une seconde vie. La décoration fut réalisée par les clients.

Rustic Modern Townhouse

PS & Daughters

This is an example of a mid-sized country home office in Philadelphia with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Turquoise Home Office Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace

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 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 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 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 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.