Inspiration for a small contemporary home office in Minneapolis with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

My House

Design Soda

Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

A Bespoke Bedroom With Home Office Furniture By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Our brief was to design, create and install bespoke, handmade bedroom storage solutions and home office furniture, in two children's bedrooms in a Sevenoaks family home. As parents, the homeowners wanted to create a calm and serene space in which their sons could do their studies, and provide a quiet place to concentrate away from the distractions and disruptions of family life.

English Manor

Sims Luxury Builders

Photo of a transitional home office in Houston with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Darien-Sunswyck

LTW Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Liseter Weatherstone

Mary Cook

Taylor Photography
Photo of a traditional home office in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Los Angeles Colorful Cape Cod

A.S.D. Interiors - Shirry Dolgin, Owner

Erika Bierman built in shelving dark wood desk orange drapes pendant light tropical upholstered armchairs two desks
Transitional study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Flex Room

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Flex room featuring built in shelving with stacked to ceiling crown moulding and open display and a custom desk with quartz countertop.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Edmonton with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Den

Windstone Partners

Inspiration for a large traditional study room in Houston with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and brown floor.

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.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Colourful house

Kate Lovejoy Interiors

Fiona Arnott Walker
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in London with blue walls, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

LA Office Project

West Eleven Lane

Shannan Leigh Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Brooklyn Heights Townhouse

Kevin Dakan Architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home office in New York with a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Finca Señorial, Palma de Mallorca

Oksana Vladi

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic study room in Palma de Mallorca with white walls, a standard fireplace, ceramic floors, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Vivienda en Madrid

Andina & Tapia

Photos: Belen Imaz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Madrid with a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, ceramic floors, a stone fireplace surround and white walls.

White living room

User

Scandinavian home office in London with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Magnolia Journal A frame

AHG Interiors

Inspiration for a small midcentury home office in New York with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Melbourne

Hans Krug Fine European Cabinetry

This rustic Modern Office features beautiful Vintage Oak finish paired with a white lacquer. Minimalistic shelving systems continue the theme of clean lines. Melbourne creates a warm, earthy, well-worn and functional space, putting all your essentials right at your fingertips.

Maison C, Bois Colombes

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Olivier Chabaud
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary study room in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a built-in desk.

White 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.