Whether you’ve got an entire room to work with or just a corner in a common area of your home, these home office ideas are sure to inspire you to get to work. These spaces are pretty and practical, bringing together storage solutions and functional furniture to create a place where productivity can flourish.
1. Built-in bookshelves
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A built-in bookshelf completes any home office. Combine open shelving with cupboards and drawers to ensure you have plenty of space to display decor items and hide office equipment and files.
2. Creative details
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Stimulate your sense of creativity with the finishes in your home office. Choose a fun wallpaper to use on an accent wall, pick out some quirky decor items and incorporate pops of colour to bring life into the space.
3. Everything in its place
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We can’t stress this enough – organisation is key in the home office. And it doesn’t have to be boring. Pick out boxes, baskets and bottles that will store your bits and bobs, and make your space more stylish.
4. Space savers
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There are plenty of ways to maximise the space you have. Instead of buying a large desk, install a wall-mounted foldaway table. The sleek design means that you not only save valuable square metres, but also that you can put work out of your mind when you pack your table away at the end of the day.
5. Hidden features
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Rather than having bulky office equipment out in the open, opt for concealing your printer, copier and other items behind doors. Placing them on slide-out drawer mechanisms will ensure that they’re easily accessible whenever you need them.
6. Make it modular
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Installing modular features in your home office gives you the freedom to adjust the space as your needs change. This is especially useful in multi-use spaces.
7. Stretch your space
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It’s easy to create the illusion of space in a home office. Stick to horizontal lines and avoid any hard divisions. Fittings and fixtures the same colour as walls will also trick your eye into believing there’s more room.
8. High rise
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When working with a tiny space, you can usually make the most of it by going up. Vertical shelving and storage that extends to ceiling height can provide you with plenty of place to keep your everyday work essentials.
9. Divided we stand
Placing a physical barrier between your ‘home’ and ‘office’ will help to prevent unnecessary interruptions during your work day. It can also help you to switch off once the work day is done, supporting a healthy work/life balance. It needn’t be a solid wall or door – a bookshelf or open-air divider will do just fine!
10. Go green
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Bring some life into your home office with indoor plants. Whether big, small, trailing or tall, greenery has been proven to reduce stress and increase productivity. Plus, there’s no better way to procrastinate than with a bit of plant care.
11. Two’s company
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Sharing a space can be challenging. A clever use of shelving and cabinetry can ensure that you and your home office partner stay on the best of terms by demarcating your individual work areas.
12. Something to look at
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If your workspace isn’t near a window or you don’t have sufficient space for a bookshelf, think about hanging a few pictures above your desk. Far from being a distraction, having something that’s visually stimulating can give your brain the break it needs when your eyes wander from your work.
13. Love the L
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Using a corner, or L-shaped, desk will create a much bigger worktop without using too much more floorspace than a standard table. This clever design could turn a single desk into a comfortable double workspace.
14. Behind closed doors
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Concealing your home office in a cupboard is a great way to ensure that your work life doesn’t intrude on your home life – especially if you’re tight on space. Have the cupboard custom-made with a wider-than-standard door that can function as a room divider for when you’re ‘in the office’.
15. Zero wasted space
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Every home has underutilised spaces. The nook under the stairs, an empty linen closet or that niche in the kitchen can all be put to good use by being converted into a home office.
Want to find out more about creating the perfect work-from-home space? Read our home office blog or contact us to start creating your ideal workspace.
