Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Formal Study

BCN Homes

Inspiration for a traditional study room in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Cooper Woods Modern Tudor

Havlicek Builders Inc.

This 2 story home with a first floor Master Bedroom features a tumbled stone exterior with iron ore windows and modern tudor style accents. The Great Room features a wall of built-ins with antique glass cabinet doors that flank the fireplace and a coffered beamed ceiling. The adjacent Kitchen features a large walnut topped island which sets the tone for the gourmet kitchen. Opening off of the Kitchen, the large Screened Porch entertains year round with a radiant heated floor, stone fireplace and stained cedar ceiling. Photo credit: Picture Perfect Homes

WATERSIDE HOME, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE

Emma Painter Interiors

Chris Snook and Emma Painter Interiors
Small transitional study room in Sussex with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Built in Furniture fit out in open plan room

Built in Solutions

Dresser type contemporary furniture with a secret pullout desk, with the integrated lighting turned on
This is an example of a small contemporary study room in Buckinghamshire with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in desk and beige floor.

Woodforest

Studio G Interior Design

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

Sunset Blvd

Michele Bohbot Design and Architecture

Inspiration for a traditional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Rénovation d'un studio à Paris 16e

OUI Architecture

Fabienne Delafraye
This is an example of a small contemporary study room in Paris with white walls, no fireplace, a built-in desk, brown floor and terra-cotta floors.

Coastal Terraced House

Studio Dean

This re-imagined open plan space includes a small office area created to allow home working to take place even in a compact home. A false stud is used to create a recess and allows ample space for any home worker to enjoy. Copper wall panelling brings it in to the scheme and the us of Plywood continues. This is now a multifunctional space to be enjoyed by all family members. Katie Lee

Pursuit of Happiness

Casabella Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

The Wilson at Heathcote Commons

Stanley Martin Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary study room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

ETHNIC CHIC-Home Office/Guest Bedroom

Dona Rosene Interiors

ASID 2018 DESIGN OVATION SINGLE SPACE DEDICATED FUNCTION/ SECOND PLACE. The clients requested professional assistance transforming this small, jumbled room with lots of angles into an efficient home office and occasional guest bedroom for visiting family. Maintaining the existing stained wood moldings was requested and the final vision was to reflect their Nigerian heritage in a dramatic and tasteful fashion. Photo by Michael Hunter

Property Brothers At Home: Drew's Honeymoon House

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, multi-coloured floor and no fireplace.

Built-Ins

Odyssey Woodworks

Large traditional study room in Charleston with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in desk and grey floor.

Contemporary Home Office

Thyme & Place Design LLC

This beautiful contemporary home office was designed for multiple activities. First we needed to provide all of the required office functions from computer and the associated hardware to a beautiful as well as functional desk and credenza. The unusual shape of the ceilings was a design inspiration for the cabinetry. Functional storage installed below open display centers brought together practical and aesthetic components. The furnishings were designed to allow work and relaxation in one space. comfortable sofa and chairs combined in a relaxed conversation area, or a spot for a quick afternoon nap. A built in bar and large screen TV are available for entertaining or lounging by the fire. cleverly concealed storage keeps firewood at hand for this wood-burning fireplace. A beautiful burnished brass light fixture completes the touches of metallic accents. Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography

Nomad

West Chin Architects & Interior Designers

This is an example of a contemporary study room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Il Nostro Sogno

Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture

Landmark Photography
Mediterranean study room in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Medallion Cabinetry Designs

Kimberly Tomas Designs

Design ideas for a contemporary study room in Other with white walls, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Study and guest room

JoineryOne Pty Ltd

A combination of a functional home office / study and comfortable spare room for guests when they stay. A multifunctional room such as this really benefits from JoineryOne’s bespoke joinery to maximise space and duel functionality requirements. Subtle space saving and storage features include the custom made built in desk and cantilever shelves complete with recessed LED lighting, which is perfect for the home office / study. The guest room features have also been thoughtfully designed and installed by JoineryOne. The custom made bed complete with overhead cantilever shelves and the all important storage drawers under the bed match in perfectly with the room’s study cabinetry and the built-in wardrobe which features space saving recessed handles. The joinery design makes the most of the limited space in the room, providing an inviting space to work and a comfortable space for guests to stay. JoineryOne collaborated with the architect to design, build, supply and fit custom joinery for this home study/ guest room within a comfortable family home in Sydney’s leafy Riverview.

Home Office Refresh

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Photo By: Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional study room in Boston with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown floor and grey walls.

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.