Our clients wanted a built in office space connected to their living room. We loved how this turned out and how well it fit in with the floor plan.
This is an example of a small transitional study room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Stunning Nassau County Redesign

Jacqueline Rose Interiors, LLC

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.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary study room in Houston with blue walls, brick floors, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Reservoir Hill Renovation

Sam Kachmar Architects

Photo of a traditional study room in Boston with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Lovely Pattern on Pattern Office

EHS Designs

This is an example of a transitional home office in Other with blue walls and wallpaper.

City Summer House

AJ Margulis Interiors

The client wanted a room that was comfortable and feminine but fitting to the other public rooms.
Photo of a small traditional study room in Philadelphia with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Malvern Home Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

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

Roswell Basement w/ Recording Studio

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Large eclectic home office in Atlanta with grey walls, vinyl floors, grey floor and wallpaper.

Cherry Hills Charmer

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

The home office for her features teal and white patterned wallcoverings, a bright red sitting chair and ottoman and a lucite desk chair. The Denver home was decorated by Andrea Schumacher Interiors using bold color choices and patterns. Photo Credit: Emily Minton Redfield

Russian Hill - Top-to-bottom redesign on a San Francisco downtown view home

EAG Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary home office in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, wallpaper and coffered.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Kingswood Custom Homes

This is an example of a home office in Charlotte with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Burnet || Remodel || Austin, Texas

Etch Design Group

Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Contemporary Luxury on the Lake in Deephaven

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary study room in Minneapolis with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Carlsbad Cottage

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

Office and Music Room: The office was adorned with rich grass cloth, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A custom-made floating desk with custom corbels and Quartzite countertop was installed, along with reading space and floating shelves. The addition of custom windows and alder window trim enhanced the aesthetic of the room. The design allowed for versatile use as both an office and a music room.

Katy TX Guest Bedroom Office Combo With Murphy Bed

Casa Vilora Interiors

A guest bedroom is transformed to a shared office space. A custom murphy bed for sleeping and built-in desk area for working
Photo of a small eclectic home office in Houston with wallpaper.

Victorian property in East London

JLV Design Ltd

This drab room was transformed into a sunny and joyful office.
Design ideas for a mid-sized study room in London with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, grey floor and wallpaper.

Westtown Residence

Timeless Design by Kate FitzGerald-Wilks

This is an example of a transitional home office in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

PG Master Bedroom

Stellar Design Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury home office with multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

Upper Montclair Colonial

MODCLAIR

Cozy Modern Home Office
Mid-sized transitional home office in New York with carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, wallpaper, beige walls and grey floor.

Malvern Home Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

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

Turquoise Home Office Design Ideas with Wallpaper

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.