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With so many people working from home, the concept of a small, dedicated office space in the home is more popular than ever. Our small office decor ideas address some of the most common small office design dilemmas, including cramped spaces, defining work space, and storage. We've put together functional yet beautiful options that will help you create a small office area that's as functional as it is beautiful.

Taking Shape of the Space - Small Office Decor Ideas

Taking Shape of the Space

Use a statement rug in an unusual shape does double duty in a small office space to add pattern and color while defining your workspace. This rug offers plenty of space to move the desk chair while also offering a defined entrance area through the doors. Frosted glass on the French doors allow lots of light in while providing privacy.

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Tucked Away

Even a tiny nook can become a small office when you choose the furnishing wisely. Here, the desk is as simple and open as possible so it doesn't clutter the space. A comfortable leather chair can do double-duty for guest seating when you're not working. To create a smooth transition, choose a rug with soft, flowing pattern.

Tucked Away - Small Office Decor Ideas

The Geometry of Space - Small Office Decor Ideas

The Geometry of Space

When you tuck your home office into one end of the room, get creative to tie the room together. Open shelving and a sleek desk keep the room from looking crowded. The chalkboard wall gives you lots of room to brainstorm ideas in a way that seems decorative. To pull it all together, a charcoal rug reflects the adjacent wall color, as does the black chair.

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Brightening Darkness

Dark offices can feel very cozy and sophisticated, but sometimes that dark color can be overpowering. To combat that, consider installing wainscotting or some other paneling on the lower portion of your walls. That will give you an opportunity to introduce a lighter color, or you can invert the scheme to have the dark color on the bottom of the walls and lighter upper walls. Panelling presents many opportunities with coloring and styling, and these accents can dramatically impact your room's tone and aesthetic.

Corner Office - Small Office Decor Ideas

Office Wall

You can create a small office right in the living room when you choose the right desk, like this small-scale beauty. The shallow depth and thin legs take up minimal space and don't intrude into the seating area. Cubby holes give you storage without bulk. When you aren't working, simply turn the chair around to add company seating when needed.

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Corner Office

Built-in shelves make an ideal home office space because they offer storage while making it easy to decorate. Add an industrial-style desk with a comfortable, no-nonsense chair, and you're ready to work! Here, we see a basic computer setup facing away from the shelving, which can help keep your focus on your work and prevent distractions. The low-pile rug adds warmth and character to the space while protecting the floor from the desk and chair.

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Office Wall - Small Office Decor Ideas

A Neutral Nook - Small Office Design Ideas

A Neutral Nook

Take full advantage of natural light to create an office space that's inviting. By sticking with soft neutrals like cream, gray, and taupe, you create a classic, refined atmosphere. A muted rug can subtly define your office area without overwhelming. Cluster plants on desk and floor to add dimension.

What To Do With Rugs

Rugs are often used in home offices to create a more comfortable space. While there are many ways to place area rugs in these rooms, one way is to set the rug in front of the desk and have it extend outward to additional seating. Depending on the layout of your small office, this may act as a central decoration in the middle of the room as well. Ultimately, you must consider your room's uses, size, and layout to determine if your rug should rest under the desk, in front of it, or elsewhere.

One Bold Piece - Small Office Design Ideas

One Bold Piece

Use a boldly patterned rug in dark colors as a counterpoint to a sleek, modern desk. The combination creates a warm, eclectic vibe without overwhelming a small space with too much furniture. Place your desk facing a large window to give you a beautiful view while working and minimizing distractions from within.

Integrated Office

You can spread out your office space along one wall without breaking up the comfortable appeal of your living room if you use color and accessories to your advantage. A bonsai and its pot in a deep rust shade reinforce the rich color in the medallion rug. If you want your office space to retain an inviting, homey feel, cluster accessories like candlesticks on the shelves and use decorative boxes to keep office supplies out of site.

Integrated Office - Small Office Design Ideas

Basking In Pink

Pink is such a soft, feminine color. This home office is a great example of how to do pink well; the shade is obviously pink, but it's not overpowering or childish. Plus, that shade of pink is complemented by more mature accents in the room like sleek modern whites, black, and gold. Whether you have a small corner office or a dedicated room like this, don't be afraid to try non-neutral colors on the walls and use more subdued/modern wall decor to complement the unconventional wall color.

Minimal Color, Maximum Style

Even if you limit your room's color scheme to a monochromatic black and white palette, your space doesn't have to feel boring. This room for example has a gorgeous monochromatic accent wall, but that's not all it has going for it. The black floor, grey and white rug, grey curtains, and white furniture all add to that color scheme and reinforce the room's tone. If you're looking to create a monochromatic modern office, consider how you can use the same colors in different materials, textures, and finishes to create a dynamic space.

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Chic on the Cheap - Small Office Design Ideas

Chic on the Cheap

There's no need to invest in expensive pieces to create a small office space on a limited budget. You can pick up inexpensive mesh or cardboard holders for paperwork at any office supply store and put them on a window seat to create easy storage. A folding chair and clamp-on table lamp can quickly be stowed away when not needed.

Minimalist Meeting Room

If you invite guests and clients into your home office, it's important that the space is a reflection of you and a presentation of you/your brand. To make a good impression on anyone visiting your office, it is paramount to have an organized, non-cluttered space. In addition to that, using minimalist modern furniture and neutral colors can help set a welcoming tone and ensure the space doesn't feel too busy or distracting.

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Long on Luxury - Small Office Design Ideas

Plant Life

Keep the window free of curtains in a small office to maximize natural light and create the illusion of more space by drawing the eyes to the view. Upholstered chairs with slender, exposed legs are in scale with smaller desks without sacrificing comfort. When upholstery and furnishings are simple, a rug with a bold pattern and strong lines defines the space and adds appeal.

Long on Luxury

Create a luxurious office space in a small footprint by keeping the scale small but the drama outsized. Bold strokes of vibrant color on a small rug clearly frame the office space in this room. Choose a small desk with Art Deco details peacock blue drapes in a heavy satin to create a stunning, elegant tableau.

Office with a View - Small Office Design Ideas

Kid's Corner - Small Office Design Ideas

Kid's Corner

Create a homework area for the kids by pushing a desk against the wall and surrounding it with inexpensive storage. Decor is a snap when you tuck small toys and mementos into geometric wall shelving. Used orange crates become bookcases and are easy to rearrange as your child grows. The unusual topography-style rug adds another touch of playfulness.

Beautiful Built-Ins

Custom, built-in cabinets and closets truly help elevate your office's daily use. These features can similarly impact the room's style and act as a key focal point in the rooms' grand design. In this case, the built in cabinets feature cobalt blue and grey wood tones. These accents allow the built-ins to stand out as a stylish piece, but they also connect to the room's overarching design, color palette, and colorful round office rug. Whether you have built in closets or another type of shelves/storage, consider how it can positively impact the room's functionality and style.

Small-Scale Office - Small Office Design Ideas

Small-Scale Office

When you have nothing but a short stretch of wall to work with, defining it as a workspace is crucial. This small rug in a muted Chevron pattern frames the desk without overwhelming the space. Keep your desk and accessories small in scale, such as the petite swing-arm lamp and sleek pencil cup. Less is more in a home office this size.

Inspiration

Your office space should inspire and encourage you to put out your best work. With that in mind, consider surrounding yourself with elements that boost your spirit and encourage your creativity. In the case of this home office, nature is a recurring motif with the wall art, plants, and view of the outdoors. Take what inspires you and add it to your office to create a space you enjoy working in.

A Warming Trend - Small Office Decor Ideas

A Study in Black and White

A small home office space can benefit from a simple black and white color scheme. When you keep to just two colors, you have the freedom to add interest with texture and patterns. This richly detailed rug and the patterned chair seat are dramatic without being too busy. Add extra seating with cushions upholstered in various black and white prints, then complete with whimsical decor like the single, sleek raven shown here.

A Warming Trend

A small office area doesn't have to be stark or cold. A wood desk and accent pieces combined with an ethnic rug are inviting and serene. An ethnic rug in warm shades of sand, toast, and salmon will add a soft glow to the space. If you have an empty corner, use it to display an unexpected element such as this polished driftwood without interfering with usable space.

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A Study in Black and White - Small Office Decor Ideas

Feeling Feminine

Even though neutral colors are incredibly popular in today's design landscape, there are plenty of ways to still use color in your small office design. Going bold with your favorite color on the walls will help you define the office as your own and connect that color to your other favorite accents and decor. If you boldly embrace your style, your home office may just become your favorite room in the home.

A Furniture Fade - Small Office Decor Ideas

A Furniture Fade

If you want to minimize office furniture's intrusion into the space, opt for furniture the same color as the walls, as with this white desk and hutch that seem to fade into the walls. Make a small space feel expansive even when it's serving double duty as a living room and office with a unified color scheme. Artwork, shelving, throw pillows, and the office chair all feature a rich caramel color here. A vivid rug defines the seating area and adds a cozy feel while separating it from the office area.

Recycling Wasted Space - Small Office Decor Ideas

The French Connection

Don't be afraid to place a desk in front of French doors if your space is limited. In this setting, a lightweight table and chairs are positioned to take advantage of the natural light but are set far enough back to allow people to open the doors outward with ease. An offset rug subtly keeps the desk from looking like it's floating in space and links it to the rest of the room.

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Recycling Wasted Space

The landing at the top of the stairs can become a small office with the simple addition of a desk and chair. In a narrow space, take advantage of natural lighting by eliminating curtains. For task lighting, a slender brass lamp works without cluttering the desk. Choose a rug that's long and narrow to draw the eyes to the office area without separating it from the rest of the space. Floating shelves offer storage without feeling claustrophobic.

The French Connection - Small Office Decor Ideas

Double Duty Office Decor - Small Office Decor Ideas

Double Duty Office Decor

For a home office in your bedroom, the solution is investing in elements that serve a dual purpose. The long desk/dresser combination along the wall and shelving above the desk can be used for office supplies or clothing. By placing the bed under the window, the end of the dresser can function as a nightstand as well. A playful rug in a vibrant print bridges the gap between the bad and the office area.

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Masculine Design

Home offices can lean feminine, masculine, or gender neutral with their color schemes and designs. This office in particular feels more masculine thanks to the industrial modern furniture, focused neutral color palette, and lack of soft feminine hues. When you are creating a masculine office design, consider how you use contrast, industrial furniture, and simplicity to create a straightforward office.

A Study in Black and White - Small Office Decor Ideas

Sleek and Slender

Take advantage of a gorgeous view by placing a narrow desk under the window. To keep the space from feeling heavy, opt for a chair with thin, metal legs and a desk that's just as simple. The look is harmonious and peaceful when the furniture and accessories pick up the neutral hues in the room's oversized rug.

A Study in Black and White

A small home office space can benefit from a simple black and white color scheme. When you keep to just two colors, you have the freedom to add interest with texture and patterns. This richly detailed rug and the patterned chair seat are dramatic without being too busy. Add extra seating with cushions upholstered in various black and white prints, then complete with whimsical decor like the single, sleek raven shown here.

Sleek and Slender - Small Office Decor Ideas
Custom Contrast - Small Office Decor Ideas

Office Transparency

You can visually maximize even the most compact home office space with the right decor. The clear, acrylic chair virtually disappears in this office nook, allowing a clear view of the art poster. The desk's lower shelves are open and unobstructed, lending depth by giving you a line of sight to the wall. Rich color in a tone-on-tone patterned office area rug grounds the furnishings and defines the office.

Custom Contrast

If you have a space tucked into one side of a fireplace or bookcase, consider have a custom desk designed to perfectly fill the space. This lovely desk is long on style and has plenty of drawers for storing things out of sight. Painting the wall in a high-contrast color frames this as an office area distinct from the adjoining shelves but blends with the room's decor.

Office Transparency - Small Office Decor Ideas
Keep It Comfy - Small Office Decor Ideas

Industrial Grunge Chic

A faded, peeling door becomes an art piece when propped against a wall. Feel free to place your desk partially in front of the door, especially when the desk itself is just as weathered. This small office decor focuses on rough textures - unfinished brick, peeling paint, and intricate pottery. Choose a smooth, low-pile office rug in a clean stripe to add polish.

Keep It Comfy

When your small office space is in your living space, you can keep it comfy with soft fabrics and textiles like those used elsewhere in the room. A soft, fringed throw tossed over the desk chair and pillows stacked in a basket soften the edges of an austere desk. Lots of greenery add natural beauty.

Industrial Grunge Chic - Small Office Decor Ideas

Class and Comfort

Classic, elevated offices are great, especially if you tend to host clients or guests in that space. However, these spaces should never feel unapproachable or impersonal. By including a rug, you soften the room's overarching design and add physical comfort to the space. This room features an oversized area rug that nearly fills the entire room, which certainly helps negate all the smooth woods and polished textures throughout the rest of the formal space. Even if it is just one soft accent in the room, the rug has a great impact on the room's overarching tone and comfort.


In today's fast-paced work environment, our small office decor ideas can help you craft a workspace that's comfortable in even the smallest of spaces. Take your work-from-home status to the next level by moving beyond a laptop at the kitchen table with our innovative solutions for small offices with big energy.

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