Make working from home more efficient and enjoyable with small office ideas to suit any space.
In this small home office, a large cactus has a friendly presence without overwhelming the small space.
The artwork will give your eye something to focus on that doesn’t involve office equipment.
The Spruce / Marty Baldwin
Mix Old and New
Studio Peake
Mix old and new furniture and decorfor a lived-in feel.
Add a Tropical Feel
Casa Watkins Living
Convert a spare bedroominto a colorful home office.
Drench the Walls and Ceiling
House 9 Interiors
Color-drencha pocket-sized home office for acozy feel.
Design bySarah and Sons Interiors/ Photo bySarah Szwajkos
Hang Patterned Wallpaper
Send yourself a visual cue that work should be fun using bold wallpaper.
Try a playful check plaid wallpaper in a neutral color for a dynamic feel that isn’t distracting.
An olive green wood stain and dark flooring add earthiness to this bright space.
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
In this space, a tall floor mirror is leaned up against the back wall for a casual look.
Try a Wall-Mounted Desk
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Christy Q.
Photo
Save space with a wall-mounted desk.
Neva Interior Design/ Photo by Agathe Tissier
Choose a Small Desk
Design bySpace Factory/ Photo by Herve Goluza
Save space witha small desk.
Layer Light Fixtures
Good lightingis one of the keys to making your small home office comfortable.
Define a small alcove space with whimsical wallpaper and free up desk space with a sconce.
Studio Peake
Choose Design Classics
Create a stylish minimalist workspace by choosing key pieces with bona fide design cred.
Create a Shared Space
Create a shared home office in a space with a mezzanine level.
Set Up a Bedroom Office
Design byAlvin Wayne
Make a smallbedroom officemore functional by creating zones.
Casa Watkins Living
Wallpaper the Ceiling
Add personality to a small home office nook bywallpapering the ceiling.
Touches of gold complement dark brown wood accents and creamy wall paint in this cozy space.
Display whatever provides inspiration and motivation without worrying that it has to pass the safe-for-work test.
House 9 Interiors
Use Soothing Beige Tones
Becca Interiors
Not everyone loves having a workstation in the bedroom.
Hang a Wallpaper Accent
Define an open home office workstation with a wallpaper accent.
Neva Interior Design chose a graphic pattern to complement white walls and furniture.
Ashley Montgomery Design
Barn Door Considerations
A space-saving sliding barn door provides privacy when needed.
Store clutter in a closet or a chest of drawers.
This small home office from interior Anita Yokota is packed with touchstones and inspiration.
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Glamorize Your Workspace
Jules Interiors
Elevate a small home workspace with glamorous touches.
Glossy finishes, mixed metals, and a colorful photograph give this desk corner a polished feel.
Choose a vintage style with rounded corners like this French apartment from Neva Interior Design to maintain flow.
Louis Duncan-He Designs/Eymeric Wildling Photography
Create a Double Workstation
Create a side-by-side workstation with a symmetrical layout to save space.
AHG Interiors chose matching chairs and mirrors for a harmonious feel.
Work in a Treehouse
Optimize space with a mezzanine home office.
Design byJessica Langrange Interiors/ Photo by James Yochum
If your mezzanine lacks a treehouse view like this one from Maestri Studio, hang a nature-inspired wallpaper mural.
Custom built-in storageunder the stairskeeps files andkeeps clutter out of sight.
Tip
Turning a pass-through space into a workstation is best suited for quiet parts of the home.
Desiree Burns Interiors
Or for those who live alone or have the house to themselves during office hours.
Trade a desk light for a table lamp to make it look more home than office.
This space includes aFrench country-stylewood desk, a brass desk lamp, and an upholstered armchair.
Design byMaestri Studio/ Photo by Jenifer McNeil Baker
Built-In Shelving
Look for hidden storage opportunities when designing a workspace.
Jessica Lagrange Interiors tacked up a Moroccan wedding blanket above the desk in this small home office.
Keep it neutral like this space from Karen B Wolf Interiors for a calming feel.
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Pair the moody paint with light neutral accents and gold accessories for a balanced feel.
Michelle Berwick Design tucked this compact home office into a corner of amultipurpose finished basement.
Repurpose the Sunroom
Design byEmilie Fournet Interiors/ Photo by Caitlin Mogridge
Convert your sunroominto a home office.
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Christy Q. Photo
Include Boho-Style Touches
Blanco Bungalow
Decorate your home office to match the style of your interiors.
Blanco Bungalow added boho design touches to this bright home office with a Moroccan rug and trailing plants.
Candace Mary Interiors chose a pass-through space between the bedroom and bathroom that fits a small desk and chair.
Design byO’Hara Interiors/Spacecrafting Photography
Best Home Office Furniture Roundups
Anita Yokota
Design byCaroline Andreoni Interior Design Studio/ Photo by Laura Jacques
Design bySpace Factory/ Photo by Herve Goluza
Fantastic Frank
Ursula Carmona ofHome Made By Carmona
Sara Tramp forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt
Fantastic Frank
Design bySpace Factory/ Photo by Herve Goluza
Design byAlvin Wayne
Design byCalimia Home/ Photo by Karla Garcia
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byAmber Thrane
Design byMaestri Studio/ Photo by Jenifer McNeil Baker
Lobster and Swan
Becca Interiors
Neva Interior Design/ Photo by Agathe Tissier
JL Design/ Photo by Leslee Mitchel
Yael Weiss Interiors
Anita Yokota
Design byMemmo Interiors/ Photo by Laura Flippen
Design byAHG Interiors/ Photo byNick Glimenakis
Neva Interior Design/ Photo by Agathe Tissier
JL Design/ Photo by Leslee Mitchel
Design byMemmo Interiors/ Photo by Helynn Ospina
Jenn Pablo Studio
Design byLindye Galloway Studio/ Photo by Chad Mellon
Anita Yokota
Leclair Decor
Design byAHG Interiors/ Photo byNick Glimenakis
Design byMaestri Studio/ Photo by Jenifer McNeil Baker
Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byMax Kim-bee
Design bySpace Factory/ Photo by Herve Goluza
Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byErin Kelly
Midcity Design Group
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Design byJessica Lagrange Interiors/ Photo by Kelly Allison
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Design byJessica Langrange Interiors/ Photo by Werner Straube
Keyanna Brown forEmily Henderson Design
Design byKaren B Wolf Interiors/ Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Leclair Decor
Fantastic Frank
Michelle Berwick Design
Design byKate Marker Interiors/Stoffer Photography
Design byEmily Hendersonand Priscilla Frost / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Design byEmilie Fournet Interiors/ Photo by Caitlin Mogridge
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Kaitlin Green
Marie Flanigan Interiors
Becca Interiors
Alvin Wayne
Blanco Bungalow
Design byCandace Mary Interiors/ Photo by Martin Vecchio
