Home offices and studies are meant to be functional, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a touch of style and whimsy. Tour these spaces from past HGTV Dream Homes to get inspiration for pretty, practical offices, then get our tips to re-create the look at home.

Gentleman’s Study

This sitting room in the HGTV Dream Home 2009 in Sonoma, Calif., is equipped for work or play. Interior designer John Gidding used sleek furnishings for the office area, including side chairs upholstered in deep gray and a leather sawhorse desk. When you’re ready to take a break from work, there’s a custom-built redwood wine closet stocked with the finest wines.

Get the look: If dust bunnies spend more time in your home office than you do, turn it into a dual-use room. When you’re not using the office, use it as an entertaining area, craft space or media room.