Large Home Office with a Tiled Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

Photo of a large classic study in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a built-in desk, brown floors and a drop ceiling.

Briarwood Lane

J Wilson Fuqua & Associates Architects

Large classic study in Dallas with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Little Balboa Island

Anne Michaelsen Design

Mark Lohman Photography
Photo of a large nautical study in Orange County with marble flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a built-in desk and beige floors.

Fairview Home

Notting Hill Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional study in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Libraries and Offices

Eagle Luxury Properties

A Scottsdale home office with a custom wooden ceiling and built in office shelving for a traditional aesthetic.
Inspiration for a large traditional study in Phoenix with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Mid-century Office

Claudia Ludwig Design

The client’s brief was to create a mid-century themed office in a Grade II listed building in the City of London. Apart from fully redecorating the space with a new colour scheme, carpet, lighting and window dressing, we sourced mid-century design classics for our client and designed a bespoke freestanding wardrobe. In the client’s own words “it is a room to be enjoyed, and I do so on a daily basis, with the prospect of working within such a pleasant space providing an active incentive to make the trip to the office! All your choices -paint, colour, furniture and lighting fit seamlessly together.”

Kiawah Island

Hughes Design Associates

Design ideas for a large classic study in Charleston with a tiled fireplace surround, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Arbeitszimmer mit Vintagmöbeln in Dunkelblau & Senfgelb

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Neben dem Vintagesessel in Cognac wurde an der langen Wand ein Vintageregal aus Teakholz vollflächig montiert. Durch die Anbringung in leichter Höhe wirkt es bei Weitem nicht so schwer und die Proportionen der Wand sind "gespannt". Mit der Zeit wird es sich zusehends füllen und den Blick von der dunkelblauen Farbe im Hintergrund auf die Dinge im Regal lenken.

Coastal Contemporary

Studio 6 Architects

Photo of a large contemporary study in Orange County with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Quilt Studio

Home Image Interiors

Custom quilting studio
Inspiration for a large traditional craft room in Vancouver with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Pond View

James Michael Howard

Large modern study in Bridgeport with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.

Contemporary meets Victorian, Family Home in Bristol

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Beautiful Victorian family home in Bristol, newly renovated with all client's favourite colours considered! See full portfolio on our website: https://www.ihinteriors.co.uk/portfolio

North Barrington Shingle

Derrick Architecture

The fireplace in the home office will make a great place to work or relax!
Inspiration for a large traditional home office in Chicago with a reading nook, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a coffered ceiling.

Timberline Residence

Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica

Gorgeous home office with amazing views.
Large rustic study in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floors.

Study or Guest Room with Fireplace

Porth Architects, Ltd.

The main floor den acts as a home office or can function as a guest room with the adjacent 3/4 bath. Photography by: Christopher Marona
Large traditional home office in Other with a reading nook, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

The Matterhorn - 2020 UV Parade of Homes

The Cabinet Gallery

The Matterhorn Home - featured in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes
Large modern study in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a hanging fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floors and a coffered ceiling.

Relaxed Global Library

Frances Herrera Interior Design

Juxtaposing the rustic beauty of an African safari with the electric pop of neon colors pulled this home together with amazing playfulness and free spiritedness. We took a modern interpretation of tribal patterns in the textiles and cultural, hand-crafted accessories, then added the client’s favorite colors, turquoise and lime, to lend a relaxed vibe throughout, perfect for their teenage children to feel right at home.

The Matterhorn - 2020 UV Parade of Homes

The Cabinet Gallery

Haywood House Renovation

Always by Design ARCHITECTURE

The studio was opened-up with a new cathedral ceiling, new windows and re-designed electric lighting. The original wood-burning fireplace and quarry tile flooring were retained.

Cherry Wood Study for Philadelphia Magazine's Design Home, Blue Bell PA

Tague Design Showroom

Tague Design Showroom & Jay Greene Photography
Photo of a large traditional home office in Philadelphia with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, brown walls and a tiled fireplace surround.

Large Home Office with a Tiled Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

Whether you work from home or need a study space to get things done out of hours, finding room in the house for a home office makes for a valuable addition to many homes. Having a home office can seem like the best of both worlds, but it’s important to keep in mind that this should be a productive space that keeps out the many distractions of home. You may not have the luxury of a dedicated room to turn into your office room or home library, so choose your space wisely to ensure privacy and adequate storage. A carefully designed corner in your living room or an alcove can be made into a productive and stylish study space. Your home office furniture with the desk in the centre of your design, needs to include both work surface space and storage ideas – never underestimate how quickly a computer desk can become cluttered with stationery and box files.

How do I find home office ideas?

For any basic home office or study set up there are just two essential office furniture items: desks and seating. If you will be a frequent home worker then you will also want to invest in nice desk lighting, filing cabinets or bookcases. Desks need to be large enough to accommodate all the tools of your trade. The material your desk is made from will set the tone for your home office design, whether you opt for glass, traditional teak, luxurious mahogany or affordable pine. Investing in a good quality task chair is imperative for the office – there are some great ergonomic chairs at every price level that will help to compensate for our modern, computer-bound lifestyles. If you have room for an office chair other than your computer chair, choose something comfortable but still supportive for when you need a break from your desk. Ideas that include a nice bookcase design and wall shelves mean your study can double as a home library. For a truly luxurious home office you could consider fitted office furniture which will maximise the space you have and create a permanent space in your home dedicated to work.

How to find ideas for my home office decor?

The right ambience will make your home office a place you enjoy spending time without taking away your focus. Choose a colour scheme that encourages productivity for you – that may be a palette that is calming and restful, or you might feel more inspired by bright invigorating colours and graphic prints. When decorating the walls, look out for items that create the right studious vibe for the room. Wall maps, pinboards that can serve as mood or inspiration boards, and world clocks can all be great options when considering office design ideas. Practical necessities like desk lamps needn’t be unattractive – there a range of stunning designer lamps available. After all your hard work to make this a productive space, clutter can be very distracting so limit the items on your home office desk to a couple of your favourite photographs and perhaps a trinket or two to stimulate the mind. Papers and office supplies should be tucked away, so keep the space tidy and maintain your office as a calm work space that promotes focus – all the better to see your lovely decor with.

How do I setup a home office in a small room?

A home office doesn’t have to mean a separate room – the nature of working from home involves compartmentalisation, so apply this concept practically to your space. Even a small space, if sectioned off properly, can be transformed into a great workstation or study area. Unused nooks are the perfect places to fit your study in a small room – place a desk and chair under some floating shelves. Even under-utilised fitted wardrobes can make an innovative makeshift home office desk space with built-in storage. If the room you have can’t accommodate a full set of office furniture, opt for versatile options such as home office desks with built-in drawers or storage benches. If you use a laptop instead of a desktop PC, you may even consider a folding table that can be simply tidied away when you’re done working or studying. Alternatively, you may want to leave the house altogether – garden offices, either purpose-built or converted from sheds, are increasingly popular as a tranquil space away from the chaos of home life. If it was good enough for Roald Dahl, it’s certainly good enough for us.

How do I create a home library?

If the stuffiness of home office desks, swivel chairs and filing cabinets is too much for you, a library space may be more your thing when it comes to study, work or even relaxation. Libraries are peaceful and quiet places, and with careful consideration you can recreate this in an area of your home. Books are obviously going to feature heavily in your home library design, and you’ll need a place to store them. A bookcase or nice shelving can create room dividers if you don’t have a whole room to dedicate to a home library, and the benefit of bookcases is that they are movable – you don’t have to stick with one layout it it’s not working. If you don’t want to take up space, shelves hung on the walls will work just as well, and if you really want that authentic library feel then you’ll have to go with built in bookshelves that stretch from floor to ceiling. Next all you need is a comfy chair in amongst the books or a desk if you plan to do work or study from your library. Remember that library areas can be slotted in all around the home – under the stairs, in a corner of your living room or kitchen, as a mezzanine or in a small spare room.

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