Photo of a traditional home office in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper, panelled walls and wallpaper.

Iowa Colony - Home Office

Hudson Environments

The home office featured here serves as a design studio. We went with a rich deep green paint for the walls and for the feature we added this Damask wallpaper. The custom wood work featured, runs the entire span of the space. The cinnamon color stain in on the wood is the perfect compliment to the shades of red and gold found throughout the wallpaper. We couldn't find a conference room that would fit exactly. So we located this light blonde stained dining table, that serves two purposes. The table serves as a desk for daily workspace and as a conference table for client and team meetings.

Copper Bay

Glas Associates

A multifunctional space serves as a den and home office with library shelving and dark wood throughout Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Large traditional home office in Grand Rapids with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Old World Charm

Shapiro & Company Architects

This home was built in an infill lot in an older, established, East Memphis neighborhood. We wanted to make sure that the architecture fits nicely into the mature neighborhood context. The clients enjoy the architectural heritage of the English Cotswold and we have created an updated/modern version of this style with all of the associated warmth and charm. As with all of our designs, having a lot of natural light in all the spaces is very important. The main gathering space has a beamed ceiling with windows on multiple sides that allows natural light to filter throughout the space and also contains an English fireplace inglenook. The interior woods and exterior materials including the brick and slate roof were selected to enhance that English cottage architecture. Builder: Eddie Kircher Construction Interior Designer: Rhea Crenshaw Interiors Photographer: Ross Group Creative

Newtown Square Home

Sarah Hermans for Sheffield Furniture

Elegant cozy updated traditional home office. With paneling on the walls, bar area, and seating area.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in Philadelphia with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and panelled walls.

Ravenswood loft conversion

Studio Fabbri

Contemporary home office in loft conversion. This space is designed to be multi-functional as an office space and guest room. The finishes are have been considered for their sustainability and where possible waste or left over materials have been re-used in the design. The flooring is cork and the wall panelling and shelves are made from re-purposed floor boards left over from the ground floor refurbishment.

Full House Renovation Whitstable

Start With Art Interiors

The brief for the upstairs office was contemporary and monochromatic. Layered greys and browns feature throughout to create a cool and contemporary space.

Home Office

Grayscale Homes Designs

Photo of a small eclectic study room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and panelled walls.

Travel Agency Design Executed

DARCO Design Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home studio in San Francisco with white walls, ceramic floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and panelled walls.

Office Doors

Wells Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with black walls, light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

Berkley Lake- Office

Lindy Design Build

Office We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

Загородный дом, 500кв.м., в кп "Андреевский парк"

VIVENDI DESIGN

Кабинет. Вид на рабочий стол и шкаф для хранения с декоративной открытой секцией. 1 этаж
Photo of a large contemporary study room in Moscow with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Dramatic Home Office

Innovatus Design

We designed this dramatic office with a custom-paneled black wall, black ceiling, and green walls. Additional lighting helps to make this space bright during work hours.

Turquoise Home Office Design Ideas with Panelled 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 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.