Design ideas for a large transitional study room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Glenridge

Davenport Designs

Design ideas for a transitional study room in Atlanta with a freestanding desk.

Our Work

NewStyle Communities

Mid-sized transitional study room in San Diego with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding desk.

Cliff Ridge- Office

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM ///// Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors ///// Interior Designer: Vivian Hedges Interior Design ///// Builder: Sea-Dar Construction ////// Landscape Architect: Dan K. Gordon ////// Photographer: Eric Roth Photography

Ocean Blue

User

Multi-functional home office in coastal style.
Design ideas for a small beach style study room in Miami with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Transitional Color

Pasquale Design Associates, Inc.

chibi moku
Mid-sized transitional study room in Tampa with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in desk and brown floor.

Edinburg

MJN & Associates Interiors

Carl Unterbrink
Mid-sized country study room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and beige floor.

Greenwich Village Brownstone Apartment

Lucy Harris Studio

Notable decor elements include Design Within Reach Twilight sleeper sofa, Hem Alphabeta pendant trio, ABC Catifa swivel chair in pink, Boconcept Cupertino desk, West Elm Scoop copper lamp, Mark Nelson custom wool rug Photography: Francesco Bertocci

Donna Livingston Design Benedict Canyon

Peter Christiansen Valli

Peter Christiansen Valli
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in Los Angeles with beige walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Park Lane

SDG Architecture, Inc.

Bernard Andre'
Design ideas for a large modern study room in San Francisco with grey walls and carpet.

Boys Bedroom, Richmond family home

Roselind Wilson Design

The boys bedroom is designed in a palette of navy and greys. A single sofa bed in a navy check fabric is placed in the bay area of the room. The bespoke desk is positioned under the window to take advantage of the natural light, with shelves and pigeon hole storage fitted to the wall adjacent to the desk. The joinery has been finished in satin grey lacquer with dark yellow accents to complement the grey. The walls are decorated in a soft, warm grey and complement the timber exposed beams to provide a rustic take on the contemporary scheme of this bedroom. Photography by Richard Waite

espacios creados en interiores

LOFT16

espacios interiores
Photo of a small scandinavian study room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and a built-in desk.

Parkside

Lifestyle Homes LLC

Large traditional study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Lincoln Park Traditional

BGD&C Custom Homes

Tony Soluri Photography
Photo of a large traditional study room in Chicago with brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

Wall Bed/Home Office

California Closets

This well-appointed office not only provides necessary storage, it can also transform into a lovely guest room.
Inspiration for a large transitional study room in Miami with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in desk, no fireplace and brown floor.

Hamilton Terrace

Originate Architects

Study shelving detail
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in London with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Lombard

SVK Interior Design

Contemporary study room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in desk.

Laurel Lane

Janiczek Homes

Angle Eye Photography
Country study room in Philadelphia with white walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

Elegant Traditional Brownstone

Apex Wood Floors

Large traditional study room in Chicago with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

River House

Phoebe Howard

Lucas Allen
Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Jacksonville with blue walls, dark hardwood floors 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.