The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Portola Valley

Fannie Allen Design

Client's home office/study. Madeline Weinrib rug. Photos by David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of a large eclectic study room in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

English style paneled study

Tina Dann-Fenwick Interiors

A Cozy study is given a makeover with new furnishings and window treatments in keeping with a relaxed English country house
Design ideas for a small traditional home office in Chicago with a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wood walls.

Eclectic Home Office

Mid-sized eclectic study room in Los Angeles with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in desk and a plaster fireplace surround.

Elk Crest

Locati Architects

This is an example of a country home office in Other with medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Our Work

K&C Classic Homes

This is an example of a traditional study room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Formal Mediterranean - Paradise Valley

Argue Custom Homes

Mediterranean home office in Phoenix with a freestanding desk, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

The Corner House

Poly Studio

View within the study showing the addition of contemporary bookshelves. photography: Tatjana Plitt
Mid-sized scandinavian study room in Melbourne with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Bespoke library creation and eclectic home renovation

Mel Massey Studio

Transitional study room in London with white walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

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.

Leatherhead Grade 2 Listed House

Forbes Rix Design

Alex Wilson
Traditional home office in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a library.

Study/Office

User

Design by Ashely Stark
This is an example of a traditional study room in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Green Lane Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Tom Crane Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Philadelphia with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and a stone fireplace surround.

Pacific Spirit Art Estate & Gardens

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

David O. Marlow
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Seattle with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Home Study

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Double arched doors lead into this gorgeous home study that features cherry paneled walls, coffered ceiling and distressed hardwood flooring. Beautiful gas log Rumford fireplace with marble face. In home audio-video system. Home design by Kil Architecture Planning; interior design by SP Interiors; general contracting and millwork by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; photo by Dave Hubler Photography.

Yellow Sofa Study Interior Design in Richmond, West London

Timothy James Interiors

Home Office Interior Design Project in Richmond, West London We were approached by a couple who had seen our work and were keen for us to mastermind their project for them. They had lived in this house in Richmond, West London for a number of years so when the time came to embark upon an interior design project, they wanted to get all their ducks in a row first. We spent many hours together, brainstorming ideas and formulating a tight interior design brief prior to hitting the drawing board. Reimagining the interior of an old building comes pretty easily when you’re working with a gorgeous property like this. The proportions of the windows and doors were deserving of emphasis. The layouts lent themselves so well to virtually any style of interior design. For this reason we love working on period houses. It was quickly decided that we would extend the house at the rear to accommodate the new kitchen-diner. The Shaker-style kitchen was made bespoke by a specialist joiner, and hand painted in Farrow & Ball eggshell. We had three brightly coloured glass pendants made bespoke by Curiousa & Curiousa, which provide an elegant wash of light over the island. The initial brief for this project came through very clearly in our brainstorming sessions. As we expected, we were all very much in harmony when it came to the design style and general aesthetic of the interiors. In the entrance hall, staircases and landings for example, we wanted to create an immediate ‘wow factor’. To get this effect, we specified our signature ‘in-your-face’ Roger Oates stair runners! A quirky wallpaper by Cole & Son and some statement plants pull together the scheme nicely.

Hermitage Final Collection

Brooke Kelly Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home office in Other with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and brown walls.

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.

Larkin St. San Francisco

Chroma Colors, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts home office in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, a library and brown floor.

Formal Study

Homes by Design

This formal study is the perfect setting for a home office. Large wood panels and molding give this room a warm and inviting feel. The gas fireplace adds a touch of class as you relax while reading a good book or listening to your favorite music.

All Fireplaces Yellow Home Office Design Ideas

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.