This guestroom doubles as a craft room with a multi-functional wall unit that houses not only a murphy bed but also a craft table with floor to ceiling storage.

Project Barton Creek

Terravista Interior Design Group

The client wanted to create a traditional rustic design with clean lines and a feminine edge. She works from her home office, so she needed it to be functional and organized with elegant and timeless lines. In the kitchen, we removed the peninsula that separated it for the breakfast room and kitchen, to create better flow and unity throughout the space.

Hudson Kitchen in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

The project is located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The client’s a young family and the husband is a very passionate cook. The kitchen was a gut renovation. The all white kitchen mixes modern and traditional elements with an oversized island, storage all the way around, a buffet, open shelving, a butler’s pantry and appliances that steal the show. Butler's Pantry Details: -This space is multifunction and is used as an office, a coffee bar and for a liquor bar when entertaining -Dark artichoke green cabinetry custom by Dresner Design private label line with De Angelis -Upper cabinets are burnished brass mesh and antique mirror with brass antiquing -Hardware from Katonah with a antiqued brass finish -A second subzero refrigerated drawer is located in the butler’s pantry along with a second Miele dishwasher, a warming drawer by Dacor, and a Microdrawer by Wolf -Lighting in the desk is on motion sensor and by Hafale -Backsplash, polished Calcutta Gold marble mosaic from Artistic Tile -Zinc top reclaimed and fabricated by Avenue Metal -Custom interior drawers are solid oak with Wenge stain -Trimless cans were used throughout -Kallista Sink is a hammered nickel -Faucet by Kallista

Modern Marvel

R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.

Rural Omaha

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

This craft room needed to function not only as a sewing room but also an office and space for other crafting activities. Featuring a fold up countertop on the back side of the desk, this space is ready to tackle any new sewing project!

Glen Oak

Luminosus Designs LLC

Felt wallpaper, custom built-in desk with hutch, cowhide area rug, reclining reading chair, custom window treatment, sound proof walls & doors, blue, plaid, brown, cream, white

Lakeside Story

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Offices & Bookcases

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Rustic White Interiors

Modern Farmhouse Study

Julie Coppa Designs, Inc.

photography by Jennifer Hughes

50 Liberty 2

Elms Interior Design

Stylish Dallas Home

Canterbury Custom Homes LLC

Matrix Tours

Palisades Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

Kathryn Millet

Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Old Glory Remodel - Yorkville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House

Study with eclectic fixtures and furnishings

Formal Library with Seating by the Fire

Orren Pickell Building Group

Intimate seating area by the fireplace in this luxurious home library. The walls and ceilings are fully paneled in walnut and feature multiple arched openings with built-in bookcases. Photo by Mike Kaskel

{H} Family Home

Laura of Pembroke

Black & White Masculine Home Office- Rose T. Bien-Aime

Rose T Bien-Aime

The goal for this entire home was to design everything in black and white and keep each room interesting, well designed, sophisticated and most of all, timeless. In this black and white office, my client wanted the space to be masculine, graphic & unforgettable. Being an owner of a contracting firm, He wanted to be able to work from home and for the room to be functional for that purpose. He wanted a big desk that would be able to hold two extra-large computer monitors and stylish enough to match the rest of house. I immediately thought of using a dining room table as a desk for his office. The Corin trestle dining table makes the perfect focal point that shines with simple sophistication for his office. It also grounded the room with its waits and its masculine flair. All we needed was a good rug, the right accent chairs, wall art and accents pieces to enhance the core design.

North Shore Tranquility

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography

4 E 74th

Interior Marketing Group

IMG

Home Office Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Brown Floor

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.