Contemporary home office in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

Home Office - Austin

Mimi Wittstruck Design

This home office got a fresh new look! We were going for a crisp look, in the color scheme of white and blue. A beautiful custom wall mural was painted for a unique statement. A new chandelier adds character. A lovely place to work!

West 7th Residence, Kitsilano

YU+ME Design

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Vancouver with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

St John's Wood Luxury Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern home office in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, black floor and wallpaper.

Eclectic Home Office

BRNS Design

This eclectic office for two focuses on creating a functional space that creates that wow moment every home needs. when transforming this empty builder-grade room into a home office, we prioritized storage and usability to maximize the available space. A bold and colorful wallpaper was selected to bring the office to life and contrast against the crisp white custom built-in desk and cabinets.

Transitional Home Office

Transitional home office in Raleigh with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, brown floor, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon

Mon Concept Habitation

Quant à l’espace réservé aux enfants, il saura vous inspirer. On craque totalement pour l’association des teintes douces et colorées, ainsi que pour les papiers peints panoramiques illustrés propres à chaque chambre, qui apportent une touche d’originalité au projet.

Denver Home Office- Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Griffin Design Source

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

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Dona Rosene Interiors

Beautiful, Female Client's Home Office covered in her favorite Peonies Wallpaper! This fun and functional Roman Shade designed to filter the light but bring a touch of whimsy with the hot pink pom pom trim. Who wouldn't want to WFH in here?!!

Nature Nurture

Kate Nixon

Photo of a small country home office in Sydney with a library, white walls, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Belgrave 333, Woodlea Estate

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Home Office in the Belgrave 333 from the Alpha Collection by JG King Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical home office in Melbourne with beige walls, carpet, a freestanding desk, beige floor and wallpaper.

Mirasol Transitional Golf Course Villa

Annie Santulli Designs

Mixing contemporary style with traditional architectural features, allowed us to put a fresh new face, while keeping the familiar warm comforts. Multiple conversation areas that are cozy and intimate break up the vast open floor plan, allowing the homeowners to enjoy intimate gatherings or host grand events. Matching white conversation couches were used in the living room to section the large space without closing it off. A wet bar was built in the corner of the living room with custom glass cabinetry and leather bar stools. Carrera marble was used throughout to coordinate with the traditional architectural features. And, a mixture of metallics were used to add a touch of modern glam.

Fab Five

Esslinger Design Company

Mid-sized transitional study room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a built-in desk, grey floor and wallpaper.

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Comodoos Interiores

Mid-sized scandinavian study room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a freestanding desk, grey floor and wallpaper.

Highland Park Beauty

Traci Connell Interiors

Large home office in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Upper West Side Wonderful

JMorris Design

Comfy Home Office Seating to take a break from your desk.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional study room in New York with multi-coloured walls, a built-in desk and wallpaper.

Appartement familial-Pereire-bureau sur mesure

Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieur

Bureau en noyer américain dessiné par La"rchitecte d'intérieur Karine Perez
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Paris with a freestanding desk, white floor, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, wood and wallpaper.

Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain

Wright Jenkins Home Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary study room in Miami with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor, timber and wallpaper.

Thirties Semi in Hove_Home Office

Bean Interiors

We used this impactful Harlequin geometric wallpaper as a feature wall for our client's home office, which was inspired by her career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Eclectic Home Office

BRNS Design

White 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.