Bright home office, located right off of the main entry, features built ins for storage and display of collected artifacts. Soft, blue walls with a pop of color in the artwork, and accents of brass metal throughout set the tone for the rest of the spaces in the home.

Cherry-brandy

Эльвира Станкевич

Mid-sized transitional study room in Moscow with grey walls, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Old Port Luxury Condo

Brook Road Photography

The perfect workspace.
This is an example of a small transitional study room in Portland Maine with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

A Study transformed

Tina Dann-Fenwick Interiors

This custom designed bookcase replaced an old murphy bed in a small first floor room which we converted into a cozy study
Design ideas for a small transitional study room in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

North Dallas Luxe Modern

Urbanology Designs

Modern Luxe Home in North Dallas with Parisian Elements. Luxury Modern Design. Heavily black and white with earthy touches. White walls, black cabinets, open shelving, resort-like master bedroom, modern yet feminine office. Light and bright. Fiddle leaf fig. Olive tree. Performance Fabric.

Halo House

Breathe Architecture

This is an example of a small scandinavian study room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Lantern House on the River

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a transitional study room in Grand Rapids with dark hardwood floors, a built-in desk, brown floor, no fireplace and grey walls.

1 Great Jones Alley Apt 8

Interior Marketing Group

Inspiration for a contemporary study room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Highpoint Living Spaces

Jen Egoavil Design

Transitional study room in Dallas with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, beige floor and blue walls.

Lincoln Park Custom Home VI

New Style Cabinets

Photo of a transitional study room in Chicago with a freestanding desk, white walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Colorado Contemporary Mountain

Mountain Concierge @ The Showroom

Mid-sized country study room in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Cotswold cottage

Jo Shore Ltd

Rachael Smith
Small country study room in Oxfordshire with white walls, limestone floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and beige floor.

Cove Remodel

Studio McGee

Photo of a large beach style study room in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Henneman Project

Ideal Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized transitional study room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Atelier Daaa, APPARTEMENT SAINT FERDINAND

User

Bertrand Fompeyrine Photographe
Photo of a scandinavian study room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Gray Built-in Office Wall Unit

Public House Creative

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Phoenix with grey walls, carpet, a freestanding desk and grey floor.

Grove Farmhouse

Raykon Construction

This is an example of a country study room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

The Miranda

Barriere Construction Inc.

home office, additional bedroom or in law suite with walk in closet and porch access,
Design ideas for a small transitional study room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Завтрак в Риме

Анна Муравина

Inspiration for a transitional study room in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and multi-coloured floor.

Phoenix - Central Corridor

Higby Design

Photo of a transitional study room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Study Room 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.