Room Ideas
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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