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.

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.

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.

Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Carlton Home

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

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

Historic Country Home

C.E.I.

This is an example of a mid-sized home office in DC Metro with a library, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

Straka Johnson Architects, P.C.

Abundant natural lighting from maximizing windows. 4-sided large limestone fireplace is a focal feature that provides ambiance and warm.
Home office in Cedar Rapids with beige walls, ceramic floors, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

wellesley residence 1 - library - dpcb.34

david phillips

renovation - new addition / builder : cmd corp
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Boston with a library, green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and green floor.

Hopkins Victorian Bathroom & Office Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Bureau sur-mesure

Madame Dek

Intégrer un bureau à l’espace à vivre en donnant cette sensation qu’il a toujours été là, tout en ajoutant des rangements. La difficulté a été de ne pas encombrer l’espace, le meuble a été pensé pour qu’il soit à la fois, discret, fonctionnel et décoratif. L’arrondi apporte une touche de douceur, habillé de bois, il cache des rangements orientés vers la salle à manger. Côté bureau, le blanc domine pour s’intégrer à la décoration existante et dissimuler les rangements, une bibliothèque apporte la touche déco.

Garden Office, Heeley

Phillip Brewer Architecture Ltd

Evening view over the meeting table, feature fireplace and into the family room area.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home studio in Other with a stone fireplace surround.

Ladera Ranch Home

Laguna Staging

Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Client: TMR | Country Living

Yale Gurney Photography

Yale Gurney Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary study room in Miami with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and beige walls.

Yellow Home Office Design Ideas with a Stone Fireplace Surround

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.